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Published 2 days ago • 1 min read
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Hey Reader,

In this episode I have the privilege of listening to more voicemails sent by you. I hear these questions for the first time on the podcast, so my responses are completely raw and real.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • How to respond when someone says “that’s just my personality” as an excuse to be rude
  • What to say when someone gives you a backhanded compliment or passive aggressive jab
  • Calm phrases that immediately shift power back to you in tense conversations
  • How to know when a relationship needs boundaries instead of more communication

These are real situations from real people, so there’s a good chance one of them sounds a lot like something you’re dealing with right now.

If you want me to answer your question next, leave me a voicemail. You’ll find the link in the show notes or on my website. I’d love to hear from you.

Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Jefferson Fisher

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