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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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