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Apr 2025
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703 The Difference Between Being A Victi...

TERRI COLE
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Do you get offended if a date doesn’t immediately get back to you? 

How about when you ask a friend to call you later and they don’t?

When you pass a stranger on the street and they glance at you, looking annoyed, do you assume their annoyance is directed at you?

Or do you cut others slack in these situations, rather than take it personally? 

In this episode, I’m sharing what the research says are the four dimensions of the tendency for interpersonal victimhood, breaking down the difference between having a victim mentality and being a victim, and giving you ideas on how you can shift from a victim mindset into a growth mindset.

Read the show notes for today's episode at terricole.com/703

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