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Jefferson Fisher

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Published 5 months ago • 1 min read

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Hey Reader,

You’re in a conversation and—boom—it gets tense.

They’re on defense. You’re overexplaining.

And every sentence feels like it adds fuel to a fire.

Here’s the truth: the danger isn’t always what you say.

It’s how you start, how you hedge, and how you steer.

In this week’s podcast episode, I’m breaking down 3 conversational landmines that quietly blow up everyday talks—and exactly what to say instead to keep things calm and productive.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • The first-word trap that makes people defensive (and the simple swap that gets you heard)
  • How we weaken our own message with sneaky disclaimers—and what to say instead
  • A quick reframe that gets a stuck conversation moving again without sounding scripted

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

J

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Jefferson Fisher

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