#1 Communication Expert: "If Someone Says THIS, They’re Trying to Control You!" – Protect Your Peace
Rangan Chatterjee
Jul 9, 2025
Mindsip insights from this episode:
Replace apologies with gratitude to enhance interactions
Instead of saying 'Sorry for the delay,' which can be disingenuous, express gratitude by saying 'Thank you for your patience' to reframe the interaction positively.
Replace 'I disagree' with perspective-based phrases to foster dialogue
Instead of saying 'I disagree,' which can make people defensive, use perspective-based phrases like 'I see things differently' to open up the conversation.
Preserve energy by avoiding unnecessary arguments
You can choose not to engage in every argument you're invited to, which preserves your mental and emotional energy for what's truly important.
Address deeper causes behind disagreements to resolve conflicts
In disagreements, the stated problem is often just a symptom of a deeper, unaddressed cause like fear or insecurity from a past event.
Strengthen feet with barefoot shoes to alleviate pain
Wearing wide, thin, and flexible barefoot shoes like Vivos can strengthen your feet, which may help improve pain in your back, hips, and knees.
Simplify nutrition with a daily health drink like AG1
A comprehensive daily supplement like AG1, with over 70 ingredients including vitamins, minerals, and probiotics, can simplify supporting your health.
Enhance communication skills to improve health and reduce stress
Your communication skills directly impact your stress levels and nervous system, making the ability to communicate well a powerful tool for improving your overall health.
Use physiological sigh to regulate your nervous system in tense moments
Before responding in a tense moment, use a physiological sigh—a silent double inhale through the nose followed by a long exhale—to regulate your nervous system.
Claim emotions by stating 'I can tell' to communicate effectively
Instead of reacting to an emotion, state 'I can tell I'm getting upset' to claim the feeling, control it, and clearly communicate your state to the other person.
Address fear to improve communication effectiveness
Most communication breakdowns are driven more by fear—of losing credibility, respect, or safety—than by ego, which triggers a fight-or-flight response.
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