Most people think they’re waiting until they’re ready. But when you look closely, “waiting” often turns out to be a very polite way of playing small.

Ever notice how quickly people downplay a compliment or soften their own ideas? For many humans, shrinking themselves has quietly become second nature.

Ever notice how quickly your mind jumps to how someone might feel if you say no? That little calculation has been steering people’s decisions for years without them realising it.

Most people say they hate conflict. But when you watch closely, what they really hate is the feeling that shows up right before the truth comes out.