In business, disagreements are inevitable.
So are arguments. Even conflicts.
A spiral of negative emotions is always ready to turn downward.
And with every turn, getting back to mutual understanding becomes harder.
The best way to lose all hope? Cut off all communication.
Emotionally, that step also feels more and more justified.
Instead of the good old partner, there is now a demon in the flesh.
From there, resentment, distrust, and paranoia will gladly suggest an “exit.”
So how do you stop the spiral? How do you turn it upward?
You already know: despite everything, you have to stay in contact.
Keep talking over all the negative feelings.
It sounds unnatural, even absurd:
“But I want to act (destroy, punish, teach him a lesson), not talk!”
That’s exactly what psychotherapy is for, especially in groups.
There, you can learn the “impossible” because an environment has been created:
People interested in self-development have gathered.
Boundaries are held by an experienced psychotherapist.
Conflicts here are material for analysis.
There is always a “third” observing the argument of two.
You can’t acquire these skills by reading even a dozen books.
And personal experience in business is not cheap, to put it mildly.
Look for a laboratory. A playground. A simulator. A training ground.
Sincerely yours,
-Alexander
As a business therapist, I help tech founders quickly solve dilemmas at the intersection of business and personality, and boost company value as a result.
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