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In this episode, Dr. Ed Tori poses a deceptively powerful question:
“How different would your week be if you pretended everyone you met was sent to teach you something?”
From annoying coworkers to passive-aggressive emails… from toddler tantrums to micromanagers… from Lyft drivers to your own children - this episode unpacks how adopting a “curious student” frame in everyday interactions can unlock surprising insight, emotional mastery, and even life-changing wisdom.
This isn’t just mindset work. It’s moment-by-moment training in influence, communication, and presence.
How friction can become feedback (and feedback can become fuel)
Why a 5-star Uber driver changed how Ed approaches every conversation
What criticism at the dinner table might really be offering you
The leadership lesson hiding inside micromanagement
A profound insight Ed’s mom got from a 5-year-old version of him
A practice you can start today that will change how people respond to you forever
For the next 7 days, pretend every person you meet - friend, stranger, critic, or child - is there to teach you something. Ask yourself:
“What’s the lesson here?”
Leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review on your favorite podcasting platform
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By Dr. Ed ToriIn this episode, Dr. Ed Tori poses a deceptively powerful question:
“How different would your week be if you pretended everyone you met was sent to teach you something?”
From annoying coworkers to passive-aggressive emails… from toddler tantrums to micromanagers… from Lyft drivers to your own children - this episode unpacks how adopting a “curious student” frame in everyday interactions can unlock surprising insight, emotional mastery, and even life-changing wisdom.
This isn’t just mindset work. It’s moment-by-moment training in influence, communication, and presence.
How friction can become feedback (and feedback can become fuel)
Why a 5-star Uber driver changed how Ed approaches every conversation
What criticism at the dinner table might really be offering you
The leadership lesson hiding inside micromanagement
A profound insight Ed’s mom got from a 5-year-old version of him
A practice you can start today that will change how people respond to you forever
For the next 7 days, pretend every person you meet - friend, stranger, critic, or child - is there to teach you something. Ask yourself:
“What’s the lesson here?”
Leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review on your favorite podcasting platform
Share this episode with a friend who’s facing a challenging week
Subscribe so you never miss a chance to influence for good