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Published Oct 26, 2018

113: How to Be Taken Seriously as a Young Boss | Feedback Friday

Join Jordan Harbinger and Jason DeFillippo as they delve into the intricacies of managing relationships and career challenges, offering actionable insights on handling weight gain, dating, narcissism, and addiction, while also guiding young professionals on establishing authority and leveraging experience to advance their careers.
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  • Weight & Emotions

    Weight gain can significantly impact relationships, often masking deeper emotional issues. emphasizes the importance of addressing underlying causes like stress or depression rather than focusing solely on weight. He suggests couples therapy as a way to tackle these issues together, making it a joint effort rather than singling out one partner 1. adds that weight gain in one's 20s can signal emotional struggles, as it's typically harder to gain weight at that age without underlying issues 2. notes, "It's not about the weight. She's depressed, she's otherwise unmotivated, maybe stress, maybe there's a lot of stress in her life. You've got to treat the cause." 3

       

    Dating Mindset

    A healthy dating mindset is crucial for building self-esteem and avoiding neediness. advises against placing potential partners on a pedestal, which can lead to clinginess and drive them away 4. He recommends meeting more people and engaging in activities that naturally foster connections, rather than rushing into relationships 4. highlights the importance of situational confidence, noting that lack of experience can lead to over-excitement and scare potential partners away 5. explains, "The fix is meet more guys, use the apps, go out with people, go to bars, chat with people, whatever." 4

       

    Personal Growth

    Overcoming personal hurdles like narcissism and addiction requires self-awareness and a willingness to change. reassures listeners that self-diagnosing narcissism often misses the mark, as true narcissists rarely seek to improve their empathy 6. He emphasizes that genuine concern for others is a sign of a healthy mindset, not narcissism 7. shares a listener's journey from alcohol addiction to sobriety, highlighting the importance of self-improvement and finding new paths in life 8. states, "If narcissists were as considerate as you, we would never have even heard of it." 7

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