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say this 1 thing to a narcissist

Published 2 days ago • 1 min read
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Hey Reader,

You try to explain yourself. You slow it down. You walk them through the logic.

But somehow, you leave the conversation more exhausted than when you started. It's not a simple misunderstanding. It's a pattern.

In this week’s podcast episode, I break down why reasoning never works with someone who has narcissistic tendencies—and exactly what does.

This week, you’ll learn:

  • Why logic and explanations only give them leverage
  • How these conversations quietly turn into endurance tests
  • The mistake that keeps you stuck talking way too long
  • The one sentence that shuts down manipulation without escalating

This episode is about protecting your energy, your time, and your peace—without trying to “win” an unwinnable argument.

Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you tune in.

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Jefferson Fisher

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