Use Negativity To Create Best Version Of Yourself

Author: MAKARAND UTPAT September 13, 2021 Duration: 9:24

In this episode, we have Makarand Utpat, an award-winning book author, speaker, business advisor, and social entrepreneur. His expertise in different topics such as digital marketing and personal development is sought out by others who wanted to turn around crises or conflicts into opportunities. Today, Makarand shares how to handle negative things around you.

Incident happened.

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Makarand tried to call his brother using WhatsApp, he thought he's calling his brother's current phone number, but he was calling the old number of his brother registered in the United States. Someone responds and start questioning Makarand's identity; then he explained why he called, and the person began to say foul words towards him.

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Right now, we're living in an intense environment. Maybe it is because of COVID-19. A lot of people's jobs have gotten affected. He doesn't know where that person is in that particular situation.

Lessons about the incident.

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The more you start responding to people, the more they use that as an opportunity to pull you down. So it's better to maintain that distance. He learned that be the first seek, be first to seek to understand, and then be understood. So change the environment that will allow you to change your attitude, your minds. Even if he tries to apply that empathy, even if he has that empathetic attitude, it's not going to get me anywhere. It's not going to result in any meaningful outcomes.

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Hosted by MAKARAND UTPAT, The New Age of Influence is a conversation about what it really takes to stand out and lead in today's crowded landscape. Each episode digs into the practical and personal sides of building something that matters, whether that's a brand, a business, or a lasting reputation. You'll hear frank discussions on marketing, the psychology of branding, and the often-messy journeys through success and failure. Makarand draws from his own experiences and brings in a variety of voices through interviews, all focused on the core idea of personal excellence. The aim isn't just theoretical inspiration; it's about actionable shifts in mindset and method. Tuning into this podcast means engaging with ideas that challenge your current approach, encouraging you to refine how you operate. It's about developing the clarity and resilience to not only grow your influence but to use it meaningfully-to connect more authentically with your audience and create impact that translates into tangible progress for your work. This is for entrepreneurs and business thinkers ready to move beyond surface-level advice and invest in the deeper work required to move the needle.

Author: MAKARAND UTPAT Language: en-us Episodes: 100

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