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Why Being Too Nice Holds You Back | Danny M. Goldberg
There’s a quiet tension in how people approach success…
Be agreeable.
Be collaborative.
Be easy to work with.
But at the same time — the people who create change often do something different.
They draw lines.
They say no.
They accept discomfort.
So the question becomes…
How do you stay respectful without becoming passive?
In this episode of Thought Atlas, we sit down with Danny M. Goldberg to explore boundaries, assertiveness, and the balance between being liked and being effective.
We talk about:
When agreeableness becomes a limitation
Why people struggle to set boundaries
The role of…
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