1766: The Zen of Working With Irritating People by Christopher Wallace with Dig To Fly on Self-Mastery

2025-08-01

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1766: Christopher Wallace explores how challenging colleagues can serve as unexpected mirrors for our own growth, encouraging us to approach irritation with curiosity instead of judgment. By tuning into our emotional triggers and reconnecting with our values, we can turn everyday frustrations into moments of self-mastery. Read along with the original...

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.

Episode 1766:

Christopher Wallace explores how challenging colleagues can serve as unexpected mirrors for our own growth, encouraging us to approach irritation with curiosity instead of judgment. By tuning into our emotional triggers and reconnecting with our values, we can turn everyday frustrations into moments of self-mastery.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://digtofly.com/the-zen-of-working-with-annoying-people/

Quotes to ponder:

"Every annoying person we encounter is actually a gift, a reflection of something inside of us that needs attention."

"When we understand our values, we start to understand why certain people annoy us."

"It's not about changing the other person; it's about changing how we respond."

Episode references:

The Work by Byron Katie: https://thework.com

Nonviolent Communication by Marshall Rosenberg: https://www.nonviolentcommunication.com

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