Does Tough Love Work For You? (2212)

Can tough love actually help you grow, or does it just hurt? In today’s episode, Kevin and Alan get real about the balance between compassion and accountability. They break down when hard feedback helps you rise and when it crosses the line into shame. From real coaching moments to personal stories on friendship, fitness, and feedback, they reveal how self-talk and tough conversations can shape your confidence, performance, and resilience. If you’ve ever struggled with being too soft or too harsh on yourself or others, this conversation will show you the mindset shift that leads to real growth. Press play and find out how tough love can transform your life.

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Show notes:
(2:19) Feedback vs. shame-based criticism
(7:03) How childhood shapes your view of tough love
(10:13) High standards, real feedback, and results
(12:06) When to give yourself tough love
(13:29) Using ego and drive as fuel
(15:40) The warrior within
(17:33) Outro

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