Forget What They Say—Here’s How to Truly Know Someone

An episode of the The Ginni Show podcast, hosted by Ginni Saraswati, titled "Forget What They Say—Here’s How to Truly Know Someone" was published on September 17, 2025 and runs 4 minutes.

September 17, 2025 ·4m · The Ginni Show

Summary

Do you really know the people in your life—or are you just listening to what they say instead of watching what they do? After speaking to over 3,000 people in my journalism, radio, and podcasting career, and running three businesses with a global team, I think I’ve finally cracked the code to truly getting to know someone: look at their priorities. In this solo episode, I share why calendars and credit card statements reveal more than words ever could, and how you can apply this to friends, clients, and romantic partners. I’ll walk you through how priorities show up in everyday life, where actions and words don’t match, and three practical ways to save yourself time, frustration, and heartbreak. What You’ll Learn: (00:15) The real quickest way I’ve found to get to know someone (00:35) How priorities show up in relationships, business, and friendships (00:51) Why actions vs. words reveal your true place in someone’s life (01:57 )  Three ways I check if someone’s priorities align with what they say (03:05) How I address inconsistency with curiosity, not judgment Knowing someone’s priorities can be a hard truth to swallow—but it’s also one of the most freeing lessons you’ll ever learn. When you understand how people spend their two most precious resources—time and money—you’ll get to know who they really are. Connect with me: Website: https://ginnisaraswati.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theginnishow/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnisaraswati Ginni Media: https://www.ginnimedia.com Got a great show topic idea? A guest you’d love to see on The Ginni Show? Tell me about it: (844) 543-1772

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