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98: Stop Trying to Keep Everyone Happy: 5 Permission Slips You Need Today
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- Jun 13, 2026
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Summary
Stop Trying to Keep Everyone Happy: 5 Permission Slips You Need Today What happens when you speak honestly, hold a boundary, or make a decision that is right for you, and someone else does not like it? In this episode, John shares the story behind a recent one-star podcast review and the reminder that followed: not every criticism is an instruction, not every misunderstanding requires a rewrite, and not every disappointed person deserves a vote in your next decision. This episode is about lea...