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61. Same Dandelion. Different Story.
Do you love dandelions…or hate them?
Because people tend to have very strong opinions about this.
In this episode, I share why I still love them…even knowing everything that comes with them… a really simple example of something we do all the time.
Two people can look at the exact same thing…and see something completely different.
Same situation.
Same conversation.
Same moment.
Completely different reactions.
And when that happens, we often assume the other person just doesn’t get it.
But what if it’s not that they don’t understand…
What if they’re just seeing something different?
We explore what’s actually driving those reactions, why it creates so much unnecessary friction, and how expanding your capacity for difference can make things feel a whole lot easier.
Because it’s usually not about the dandelion. 😉
What We Explore
Same thing, different experience
Why two people can look at the exact same situation and walk away with completely different interpretations…and why that’s more normal than we think.
It’s not just the moment
How past experiences, beliefs, preferences, and expectations shape how we see and respond to things (often without us even realizing it).
“They just don’t get it…”
Why we assume others are wrong or missing something…and what’s actually happening instead.
Capacity for difference
What it is, why it matters, and how expanding it reduces tension in conversations, relationships, and everyday interactions.
Letting go of the need to convince
Why there isn’t always a clear right or wrong…and how much easier things feel when we stop trying to force it.
A Question to Consider
Where are the “dandelions” showing up in your life right now?
What’s something you feel strongly about…that someone else sees completely differently?
And what might they be seeing that you’re not?
And here’s where you can find me…
Learn more about working together at The DASH Mindset.
Connect with me on LinkedIn…I’m pretty active there and always love hearing from you.
Have an idea for a future episode? I’d genuinely love to hear it…send it my way!
If you love The DASH Mindset Podcast, I’d be so grateful if you’d leave a quick rating and review.
On Apple, scroll down and tap the stars (and write a review if you’re up for it).
On Spotify, just select “Rate Show.”
Your support helps more people find the podcast…and ultimately helps more people lead their lives…and lead others…in a way that actually feels meaningful.
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By Sheri ZevenbergenDo you love dandelions…or hate them?
Because people tend to have very strong opinions about this.
In this episode, I share why I still love them…even knowing everything that comes with them… a really simple example of something we do all the time.
Two people can look at the exact same thing…and see something completely different.
Same situation.
Same conversation.
Same moment.
Completely different reactions.
And when that happens, we often assume the other person just doesn’t get it.
But what if it’s not that they don’t understand…
What if they’re just seeing something different?
We explore what’s actually driving those reactions, why it creates so much unnecessary friction, and how expanding your capacity for difference can make things feel a whole lot easier.
Because it’s usually not about the dandelion. 😉
What We Explore
Same thing, different experience
Why two people can look at the exact same situation and walk away with completely different interpretations…and why that’s more normal than we think.
It’s not just the moment
How past experiences, beliefs, preferences, and expectations shape how we see and respond to things (often without us even realizing it).
“They just don’t get it…”
Why we assume others are wrong or missing something…and what’s actually happening instead.
Capacity for difference
What it is, why it matters, and how expanding it reduces tension in conversations, relationships, and everyday interactions.
Letting go of the need to convince
Why there isn’t always a clear right or wrong…and how much easier things feel when we stop trying to force it.
A Question to Consider
Where are the “dandelions” showing up in your life right now?
What’s something you feel strongly about…that someone else sees completely differently?
And what might they be seeing that you’re not?
And here’s where you can find me…
Learn more about working together at The DASH Mindset.
Connect with me on LinkedIn…I’m pretty active there and always love hearing from you.
Have an idea for a future episode? I’d genuinely love to hear it…send it my way!
If you love The DASH Mindset Podcast, I’d be so grateful if you’d leave a quick rating and review.
On Apple, scroll down and tap the stars (and write a review if you’re up for it).
On Spotify, just select “Rate Show.”
Your support helps more people find the podcast…and ultimately helps more people lead their lives…and lead others…in a way that actually feels meaningful.