How Judgement Stresses Us (and Others) Out

It’s Friday, April 10, 2026. Following up on yesterday’s talk about expectations, today I’m diving into another major source of friction: Judgment. Inspired by Ryan Holiday’s The Daily Dad, I’ve been reflecting on how our natural instinct to categorize and "approve" or "disapprove" of everything—from our kids' screen time to global politics—is actually a survival mechanism gone rogue. I share why I’m trying to trade my "judge's gavel" for a "magnifying glass" of curiosity.

I hope you enjoy it! As always you can learn more and connect with me on my website (andystorch.com) or LinkedIn. And you can find my books - Own Your Career Own Your Life and Own Your Brand, Own Your Career - on Amazon.