EPISODE · Aug 14, 2026 · 11 MIN
Episode 37: Stop Problem Solving
from Un-Shuck Yourself · host Un-Shuck Yourself Podcast
Episode 37: Stop Being The Problem SolverAre you the person everyone comes to when something goes wrong?At first, being the problem solver feels good. People trust you. They appreciate you. You feel useful. But somewhere along the way, being helpful can turn into being everyone's personal help desk—and suddenly your own work is falling behind while everyone else waits for you to fix their problems.In this episode of Un-Shuck Yourself, we explore what happens when helping people becomes enabling them, why constantly having the answer can create dependency, and how one simple question can completely change the dynamic:"What do YOU think we should do about this?"Instead of solving every problem, learn how to become a thought partner—a coach, a guide, a mirror—not an answer machine.Because the goal isn't to become the person everyone needs.It's to help people become capable of not needing you. Background music provided by: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-_1Os7hVDw&t=735sAll rights reserved by the artist.
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Episode 37: Stop Being The Problem Solver Are you the person everyone comes to when something goes wrong? At first, being the problem solver feels good. People trust you. They appreciate you. You feel useful. But somewhere along the way, being helpful can turn into being everyone's personal help desk—and suddenly your own work is falling behind while everyone else waits for you to fix their problems. In this episode of Un-Shuck Yourself, we explore what happens when helping people be...
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