Good morning and
welcome to Morning Syria.
Okay, good morning
and welcome to Tuesday.
You are probably already
ahead of the curve today,
especially if you've
already had your coffee.
Because today is
National Coffee Break Day,
which is permission to pause, breathe,
and refill your most
obnoxious mug without guilt.
All right, the answer to
Monday's trivia question,
the Lear, the ancient
harp-like instrument
tied to Romans and Greeks is the Lear.
And now the essential
vitamins in your morning cereal.
Today's quote is from
birthday boy turning 70 today,
Bill Maher, who said, quote,
"Curious people are interesting people.
I wonder why that is," end quote.
Well, that's a reminder
to never stop asking why.
Be inquisitive and
explore different perspectives.
It will expand your
horizons, expand your world,
and possibly make you
the most interesting person
in the room.
Well, you've heard enough from me,
so let's pour in the Let
Them Theory by Mel Robin.
Today's section is titled, It's Simple,
People Want to Feel Good.
And Robin starts this
chapter with a powerful truth
that explains so much human behavior,
saying, quote, "People do
what makes them feel good,
or what makes them feel less bad."
Now, end quote.
Logic, facts, and advice,
they often take a backseat to emotion.
This isn't a flaw, it's
how we are wired as humans.
She explains that many conflicts persist
because we try to convince
people using reason alone.
But reason rarely wins
when emotions are involved.
Quote, "When someone feels threatened,
misunderstood, or judged, they shut down,
no matter how good your point is.
So, Robbins is
emphasizing that influence begins
with emotional awareness.
People aren't resisting change
because they don't understand it.
They're resisting it because it feels
uncomfortable to them,
because it feels scary or it's
destabilizing to them.
Feeling good doesn't mean
feeling happy all the time.
It means feeling safe,
respected, and autonomous.
One of the strongest
reminders in this chapter
is that control backfires.
Robbins writes, quote,
"The more you try to
control how someone feels,
the more resistance you create."
End quote.
When people feel forced, they push back,
even if the chance would benefit them.
So instead, Robbins
encourages creating emotional safety.
This doesn't mean enabling bad behavior.
It means allowing
people to arrive at change
in their own time.
When people feel seen and not managed,
their defenses soften.
She also turns the lens inward.
Understanding this truth
helps you manage yourself better,
too.
If you know your brain
moves toward comfort,
you can design
systems that support growth
rather than fight it.
This chapter, it's
not about manipulation,
it's about compassion.
When you understand that
people want to feel good,
conversations then can shift.
Expectations can soften.
Progress becomes possible.
Okay, here is your Tuesday takeaway.
If you want change,
focus less on being right
and more on helping people feel safe.
So today, take an extra coffee break
and let today unfold with intention.
All right, now the prize from
the bottom of the cereal box,
the morning cereal
trivia question of the day.
What animal is closely
related to the llama?
All right, we'll see
you back here tomorrow
for the answer and for
more sugar for the soul.
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