Episode #23: How to Disagree Constructively

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Disagreeing can be frustrating but there can also be great value in it. When you disagree with someone — whether it be in a relationship or a political discussion — instead of digging in your heels and defending your position at all costs, you can use it as an opportunity to gain a better understanding of your interlocutor’s point of view. In this episode, I discuss four obstacles that keep us from disagreeing constructively, along with several strategies for overcoming them.


Ruben Chavez is a writer, personal development educator, and host of The Think Grow Podcast. He has created a community of over 3 million readers across his collective platforms, including his popular Instagram page ThinkGrowProsper. Along with this blog, these platforms are his way of inspiring and connecting with thoughtful, creative, and ambitious people just like you.