Welcome back to "Construct Your Life" on another episode of your Friday rant. Today, I'm talking about a topic that often goes unaddressed: the difference between support and advice. It’s a lesson I learned about seven years ago, and it changed the way I interact with others.

Summary:

In this episode, I delve into the nuanced distinction between offering support and giving advice. Many of us, including myself, have fallen into the trap of dishing out unsolicited advice without truly understanding what the other person needs. This discussion is all about recognizing when to simply listen and when advice is actually warranted.

Key Highlights:

- Unsolicited Advice: Reflect on how often we give advice without being asked, and how that can come across as presumptuous and unwelcome.

- The Power of Listening: Learn the value of listening as a form of support. It’s about being present and empathetically engaged without trying to solve the other person’s issues.

- The Energy Difference: Feel the shift in energy when offering support by listening, rather than telling others what to do.

- Core Needs: Understand that at their core, people want to be heard, loved, and supported—not fixed.

- Supporting Relationships: Discover how this concept impacts relationships, especially between men and women, where the tendency to "fix" can often overshadow the need for understanding.

- Self-Reflection: Challenge yourself to identify moments where you may have provided advice instead of support, and how you can improve upon this moving forward.

Remember, more is understood when you listen than when you speak. Aim to offer support rather than advice in your interactions. I hope you find value in this perspective, and I’ll see you next time.