Episode 237 - You Don't Need to Have the Conversation Twice

A gentle Tuesday reflection on the imaginary conversations we rehearse before real ones have taken place. This episode explores the difference between useful preparation and predicting another person's responses, and encourages listeners to enter conversations with an intention rather than a complete script.

Preparing for an important conversation can be helpful, but you don't need to predict every response. Decide what you want to communicate, leave room for the other person to speak for themselves, and respond to the conversation that actually happens.