How I Went From From Rags to Riches
Summary
When talking about business with someone like Alex, I focus on sharing concrete data, as emotions are not the main concern in these discussions.
It's important to know how your partner thinks and what kind of information they need. For Alex, detailed plans are essential because without them, he'll face many questions from me.
Having transparent communication with a spouse in business is crucial. We need to talk openly about disagreements without it affecting our personal relationship.
We practice the skill of discussing business disagreements calmly and professionally, so we can still have a loving relationship at home.
Understanding how your partner reacts and what they need is key to working well together in business.
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How To Take Action
I would suggest implementing a strategy of clear and data-driven communication with any business partner or significant other. When you discuss business, stick to facts and concrete data. This approach minimizes emotional bias and focuses on what truly matters for decision-making.
A good way to start is by understanding how your partner or team thinks and what information they require. For example, if someone needs detailed plans to feel comfortable, provide those plans upfront. It helps streamline discussions and reduce unnecessary questions or misunderstandings.
Transparent communication is key. Make it a regular practice to have open discussions about any disagreements. Set aside emotions and focus on resolving issues calmly and professionally. This ensures disagreements don't spill over into your personal life, maintaining harmony in both work and home environments.
Another practice is to develop skills for discussing business disagreements without hostility. Approach these conversations with the objective of finding solutions rather than winning arguments. Over time, this builds a strong foundation for both business and personal relationships.
Additionally, spend time understanding how your partners react and adapt your communication style to their needs. This fosters a more efficient and empathetic working relationship, which can lead to better outcomes for everyone involved.
Full Transcript
you know if I come to Alex and tell him how I'm feeling in business Homie don't give a he wants to hear the data where on the other side if Alex comes to me and doesn't tell me all the details of a plan he's just going to get me asking 17,000 questions and so we've just had to learn these things about each other in order to work well together but I think that the level of transparent communication you have to have to be able to work with your spouse you have to be able to disagree and not hate each other or argue you have to be able to have conversations about business and like say I actually don't think you're working on the right thing and then like go home and like love that person that takes a lot of skill and practice you have to learn what that person responds to
