Respect is fundamentally linked to the willingness to give attention and focus to others. Actively listening and acknowledging what someone says, regardless of personal agreement or interest, communicates respect. This act of paying attention fulfills a universal human need to feel seen and valued, highlighting the importance of recognizing others' worth without implying superiority.
There are certain areas in life where trying harder only makes things worse. Trying to prove how likable and confident you are only makes you feel more unlikable and less confident. Trying to make someone love you only makes you feel more unlovable.
The solution to this conundrum is what’s known as “The Backwards Law”.
Simply put, The Backwards law states that desiring a positive experience is itself a negative experience, while accepting a negative experience is a positive experience.
In this episode, Drew and I talk about five areas of life where doing less can actually reap massive benefits.
Enjoy.
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