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May 2025
25m 18s

How To Deal With Negative People

High Performance
About this episode

In this episode, Jake and Damian explore how to handle negative people—at work, at home, and even in your own mind. You’ll hear powerful stories from guests like James Blunt, Jessica Ennis-Hill, Adam Grant, and Adrian Newey.


They cover:

  • Why negativity spreads and how to protect your mindset
  • The difference between destructive critics and helpful truth-tellers
  • Practical ways to stop letting others control your energy
  • How to know when to quit, walk away, or push back


If you’ve ever felt drained by someone, or doubted yourself because of criticism - this episode will help you reset your focus and take back control.


Listen to the episodes mentioned:

James Blunt: https://pod.fo/e/27672d

Jessica Ennis-Hill: https://pod.fo/e/221118

Adam Grant: https://pod.fo/e/1546d4

Adrian Newey: https://pod.fo/e/267f99


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