EPISODE · Feb 16, 2026 · 4 MIN
Assume Innocence Before You React Ep 27
from 100 Cups MicroPod · host Jason Elkins
The story you tell yourself isn’t always the truth. In this episode, Jason reflects on the quiet habit many business owners develop: assuming the worst before the conversation even begins. From a live charity event with unexpected tech issues to sending a higher-priced proposal and bracing for pushback, he shares two moments that reshaped how he shows up. When we assume negative intent, our confidence shifts and our posture changes. But when we assume innocence, we stay open, steady, and present. “If you assume guilt, you might miss innocence.” The next time your phone rings and your mind starts racing, pause—and let reality speak for itself.
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The story you tell yourself isn’t always the truth. In this episode, Jason reflects on the quiet habit many business owners develop: assuming the worst before the conversation even begins. From a live charity event with unexpected tech issues to sending a higher-priced proposal and bracing for pushback, he shares two moments that reshaped how he shows up. When we assume negative intent, our confidence shifts and our posture changes. But when we assume innocence, we stay open, steady, and present. “If you assume guilt, you might miss innocence.” The next time your phone rings and your mind starts racing, pause—and let reality speak for itself.
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