A couple of years ago, my husband @the.chrisrobbins decided he was going to stop drinking. And I was a complete jerk abo
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title: "A couple of years ago, my husband @the.chrisrobbins decided he was going to stop drinking. And I was a complete jerk about it…
This is because other people’s changes don't always inspire you, they ca"
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title: "A couple of years ago, my husband @the.chrisrobbins decided he was going to stop drinking. And I was a complete jerk about it…
This is because other people’s changes don't always inspire you, they ca"
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# A couple of years ago, my husband @the.chrisrobbins decided he was going to stop drinking. And I was a complete jerk abo
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## Summary
A couple years ago, Chris made this decision that he was gonna stop drinking for a while. I was so excited for him. I'm like, yes. And then by day three, dinner time rolls around. I'm like, I think I'm gonna have a glass of wine just because he's not drinking doesn't mean I can't drink. And then I s...
## Corrected Transcript / Extracted Text
A couple years ago, Chris made this decision that he was gonna stop drinking for a while. I was so excited for him. I'm like, yes. And then by day three, dinner time rolls around. I'm like, I think I'm gonna have a glass of wine just because he's not drinking doesn't mean I can't drink. And then I say, hey, would you like to have a glass? And he's like, nope. I'm like, he sure? It's not that big of a deal. It's not like you're having some bourbon. He's like, no, I don't want any wine, Mel. Like, come on. He looks at me very frustrated. And he said, Mel, I don't want to drink. And then I said, I'm sorry. Cheese, you know, I just feel bad because I feel bad having a glass of wine on my own. And then he said something that was a mic drop. He said, if you're concerned about what's in your glass, then maybe you should figure out your relationship to drinking. Nobody cares what's in your glass, but you. And he's right. And this is my point. If somebody is confronted by your change, it's because your change is making them think about what they're doing or not doing in their own life. It's easier for them to attack you, or to get you to change your behavior, than to take a look in the mirror and change their own. Your changes do not inspire other people. They confront them. I'm going to say that again. Your changes do not inspire other people. They confront them.
## Caption / Post Text
A couple of years ago, my husband @the.chrisrobbins decided he was going to stop drinking. And I was a complete jerk about it…
This is because other people’s changes don't always inspire you, they can make you feel confronted.
It’s the truth! And there are 2️⃣ other powerful and fundamental truths that you need to accept about other people in order to live a better life.
In the next episode of @themelrobbinspodcast I’m breaking these truths down, one by one, to give you a guide for better relationships.
🎧 “3 Requirements of a Good Relationship”
This episode drops tomorrow (July 22) everywhere you stream podcasts. Don’t miss it!
#melrobbins #relationshipadvice #relationships #melrobbinspodcast
## Key Claims
- A couple years ago, Chris made this decision that he was gonna stop drinking for a while.
- I was so excited for him.
- And then by day three, dinner time rolls around.
- I'm like, I think I'm gonna have a glass of wine just because he's not drinking doesn't mean I can't drink.
- And then I say, hey, would you like to have a glass? And he's like, nope.
## Topic Application
- **philosophy**: Philosophy
- **mindset**: Mindset/psychology
- **practical**: Practical skills
## Caveats
## Related Sources (Idea-to-Idea)
- **[EXTENDS]** [[Wealth - used use old phrase I'll take care take]] — Jim Rohn says the best contribution to others is your personal development; this note explains the uncomfortable flip side — your development will confront, not inspire, those around you
- **[COMPLEMENTS]** [[Relationships - higher standards lower blood pressure]] — both involve recognizing patterns: defsgy5trl1 says catch the patterns and release the obligation, this note explains why people around you resist when you change — they're reacting to their own unexamined patterns
## Linkages
- [[Concept - Attitude Gap]] — "Your changes do not inspire other people. They confront them." — reframing personal growth as something that challenges others rather than motivates them; a perspective shift on why people resist your improvement.
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