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"A person's success in life can be measured by the number of uncomfortable conversations he or she is willing to have." - Tim Ferriss

Tough conversations are everywhere in our lives. The only way that we create new results, and evolve our relationships, businesses, friendships, politics, and personal mindset is if we are willing to dive into tough conversations in a powerful and effective way.

No one ever said that tough conversations were easy. In fact, they can be downright difficult and uncomfortable. However, if you want to build better relationships and a successful company, you need to learn how to have tough conversations in a meaningful and effective way.

The biggest challenge with tough conversations is our emotions. They can cloud our judgment and at the moment it's easy to forget about what the goal is. Most of us have tough conversations in order to connect or stay connected to the person we are having them with. But when emotions are hot and fear kicks in, tough conversations can sideways fast! It helps to have a system for having these tough conversations so that we can keep a clear head and stay focused on what is we actually want to say and accomplish in the conversation.

In this episode, I give 5 SUPER simple steps to having ANY conversation.

If you will learn these steps and practice them, I promise you will be able to keep the fear at bay, and progress in your relationships in a newfound way!

Step 1: Name the breakdown: Specifically name the challenge, problem, or breakdown with specific examples of it happening. And always use "my experience" language.

Step 2: Name the prices you are paying for the breakdown: What is the cost the both of you, or all of you are paying in life and the relationship because of this challenge and tough conversation?

Step 3: Name YOUR contribution to the breakdown: this is typically the toughest part of these conversations. In any breakdown, everyone has some contribution. Are you willing to claim yours?

Step 4: Look to the future: Explore specifically what the future could look like if you were able to have a successful tough conversation and resolve the conflict.

Step 5: Commit to new action: State specific commitments for a new way of being with each other that will not allow the challenge to arise again!

I hope these steps will help you as much as they have helped me. They are not easy, but you can have tough conversations like a pro with practice! And remember, the goal is to keep the lines of communication open so that you can continue to build strong relationships.

It's about practice, not perfection.