# Sometimes You Have to Be Mean to Be Clear

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Podcast: [ArmaniTalks Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/armanitalks-podcast-397469)
Published: 2026-09-11T21:44:02+00:00
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## Resource

Sometimes being nice creates more confusion. You soften your words, leave room for interpretation, and the other person still doesn’t understand what you mean. In this episode, we talk about why certain situations require you to sound a little mean in order to communicate clearly. CONQUER SHYNESS 👥Free 6 Part Email Series: https://armanitalks.com/are-you-tired-of-being-shy/ FREE EBOOK ON COMMUNICATION SKILLS 📖 6 Steps to be a Confident Communicator: https://armanitalks.com/confidentcommunicator/ CONNECT WITH ME: 🐦Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArmaniTalks 📷Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/armanitalks_/ 👥Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@armanitalks_ 📧 Sign Up For my FREE Daily Newsletter: https://www.armanitalks.com/newsletter 🎥YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ArmaniTalks 💡Classes: https://www.skillshare.com/profile/Arman-Chowdhury/526359184 ARMANITALKS SHOP: 🛒 Ebooks: https://app.gumroad.com/armanitalks 🛒 Kindle/Paperbacks: https://www.amazon.com/Armani-Talks/e/B07R9PC1F6%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share 🛒 Audiobooks: https://www.audible.com/author/Armani-Talks/B07R9PC1F6 – ArmaniTalks 🎙️🔥

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