# Unlock 10 Extra Hours: The Art of Effective Complaining!

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Podcast: [The BIGG Success Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bigg-success-show-1067683)
Published: 2025-08-31T19:15:00+00:00
Episode link: https://biggsuccess.com/captivate-podcast/unlock-10-extra-hours-the-art-of-effective-complaining
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## Resource

Do you ever feel like complaining eats up too much of your time and energy? You’re not alone—research shows the average worker wastes more than 10 hours a month griping, especially about bosses and coworkers. In this episode of The BIGG Success Show, George and Mary-Lynn share 7 steps to complain effectively, so your issues actually get resolved instead of stuck in a cycle of negativity. Inspired by Peter Bregman’s article in Harvard Business Review and Marshall Goldsmith’s research, this episode will help you turn venting into problem-solving. By shifting from destructive to constructive complaining, you’ll free up time, improve relationships, and feel more fulfilled. Takeaways: We complain about our bosses for an astounding ten hours every month on average. Effective complaining can actually save you up to ten hours of your month, so why not try it? By changing how we address complaints, we can transform negative energy into productive outcomes. Complaining the easy way feels good initially but ultimately leads to wasted time and frustration. BIGG Highlights: [00:02] Effective Complaining Strategies [03:19] Complaining: The Easy Way vs. The Effective Way [04:58] Effective Complaining Techniques [08:10] Effective Communication Strategies [11:04] Effective Complaint Resolution Techniques Links referenced in this episode: biggsuccess.com The Abundant Living Kit

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