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From Broken Record: Rick Rubin in Conversation with Malcolm Gladwell

Revisionist History

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The Language of Our Culture Is Violent

Marshall Rosenberg, a renowned teacher who unfortunately passed away, wrote a book called Nonviolent Communication. While the book may not be great, there is an audio called Speaking Peace that is recommended. Additionally, watching his videos on YouTube provides valuable insights. The book discusses how our culture's language is violent, not only towards others but also towards ourselves. It highlights the negative impact of phrases like 'I should have done that' which only make us feel wrong. Instead, we should focus on doing our best and being kind to ourselves.

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