2022-10-24
37 分钟Most positive change starts with a challenge to the status quo. But going against the current and speaking up for the right thing can be a challenge–especially if you’re the only one voicing your concerns. Luvvie Ajayi Jones is a two-time New York Times bestselling author, podcast host, and a self-described professional troublemaker. In this episode, Luvvie shares why she’s reclaiming the term “troublemaker”, gives tips on gathering the courage to speak up, and explains why she thinks all of us would benefit from getting a little more comfortable with being uncomfortable.
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You'Re listening to how to be a better human.
I'm your host, Chris Duffy.
Today we're gonna get into trouble.
If you are a rule following goody two shoes like me, you might already be sweating just hearing that sentence.
But don't worry, I understand.
I was the kind of kid who would raise his hand in class and be like, excuse me, teacher, you forgot to give us our homework.
You know, not exactly a rebel without a cause.
I don't think anyone who's ever met me would describe me like that.
But today's guest, Lovie Ajayi Jones.
She is the author of the books Rising troublemaker, professional troublemaker.
And I'm judging you.
Lovey has convinced me that not only is causing some trouble once in a while, okay, it's actually necessary.
It's required.
And Lovey is a big believer in not letting fear talk us out of what we need to do or what we need to say.
So, on the question of whether you should speak up, whether you should make a little bit of trouble, Lovey's answer is yes.
But don't worry.
She has tips on how and when to do it responsibly and how to conquer fear and avoid regret about not standing up for what's right.
To get us started, here's a clip from one of Lovey's Ted talks.
I went skydiving.