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Aug 2024
51m 43s

The Trouble With Cynics & How to Handle ...

Mike Carruthers | OmniCast Media
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Be careful what you say when someone pays you a compliment. This episode begins with some great advice on the importance of taking a compliment graciously. https://www.artofmanliness.com/character/etiquette/how-to-accept-a-compliment-with-class/ Is it good to be cynical? After all, cynics claim they see the world and the people in it more accurately – they a ... Show More
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