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EPISODE · Apr 25, 2026 · 9 MIN

Your Friends and Family Aren’t Your Therapist (Plus The 3-Step Process Guaranteed To Solve Almost Any Problem)

from Best-In-Class with A.J. Madden · host A.J. Madden

Send us Fan MailYour Friends and Family Aren’t Your Therapist (Plus The 3-Step Process Guaranteed To Solve Almost Any Problem)1.  Everyone has problems, no one needs to hear yours through venting.2.  Psychology studies tell us venting is bad for both parties.3.  There was a huge difference between venting versus going to someone with the problem you have with the sole purpose of seeking a solution/improvement of your situation“To solve any problem, here are three questions to ask yourself: First, what could I do? Second, what could I read? And third, who could I ask?”  -Jim Rohn 1.  The Relentless Solution Focus Mental Chalkboard exercise with an accountability partner 2.  Read a book like Relentless Solution Focus 3.  Form a Personal Board of Directors and ask for help!1.  The Relentless Solution Focus Mental Chalkboard exercise with an accountability partner Relentless Solution Focus (RSF) is simply defined as within 60 seconds, replacing all negative thoughts with solution-focused thinking.  -Dr. Jason SelkThe RSF Billion Dollar Question:  “What is one thing you can do right now to make this better?”-Dr. Jason Selk“Keep moving forward. When you have problems, keep moving forward. Stay in the fight. Don’t ever let those problems win. Because there is always a solution. Always.”  -Dr. Jason Selk2.  Read a book like Relentless Solution Focus Relentless Solution Focus book https://a.co/d/09HDb6of3.  Form a Personal Board of Directors and ask for help!Dr. Eric Potterat, clinical psychologist, high performance psychologist for the U.S. Navy SEALS, the world champion Los Angeles Dodgers, the World Cup champion U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team, and author of “Learned Excellence”:You are in charge of your own life and your own career. Who is on your personal board of directors? It’s important to surround ourselves with three or four trusted advisors. They can give you honest and clear feedback about what they see. Personal Board of Directors-Trusted and respected friend or family member-Doctor -Therapist -Mentor-Coach No one can do your push-ups for you. You have to do the work yourself to improve your situation.Comment below with your number-one takeaway.Listen now on YouTube, Spotify or iTunes.Please like, share and subscribe if you find it useful!I am a high-performance specialist and 7x author who helps successful people dramatically elevate their performance and achieve life-changing goals. My clients include CEOs, entrepreneurs, executives, doctors, law enforcement leaders, professional athletes and professional entertainers.To work with me to dramatically improve your performance and transform your life, message me here or go to coachajmadden.com. #mindset #business #leadership #success #confidence #coaching #ceo 

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