Ep. 582: Are You Pushing People Away? Plus an Easy Way to Make a Room More Inviting

April 15 · 35 min · Episode 582

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We discuss the seven deadly sins of disconnection—the habits that push others away. We also share an easy hack for making an environment more appealing, and answer a listener's question about reality TV.

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