If you wait until the wheels come off to seek therapy, you’re already behind. In this episode of The Framework, David Waselkow and Tyler Burke challenge the common question, “Why are you in therapy?” and flip it on its head to ask: Why aren’t you?

Therapy is often misunderstood as a "relic of the past" or something reserved only for those who are "broken". We’re here to dispel those myths and show you how proactive therapeutic work is the ultimate investment in your personal and professional success. Whether you want to be a better partner, a more effective leader, or simply find the most authentic version of yourself, the time to start is now: long before a crisis hits.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• The "Broken" Myth: Why going to therapy doesn't mean you're defective; it means you're removing ignorance and building skills.
• Investment vs. Cost: Why people will spend money on a divorce or a bar tab but hesitate to invest in the tools that prevent the "shit show" in the first place.
• The Framework Advantage: How David uses a value-free, results-oriented system to teach you how to think, not what to think.
• Finding Your Fit: Why rapport is the single most important factor in successful therapy and how to fire your therapist if the connection isn't there.
• Relationship as a Skill: Understanding that communication, sex, and partnership are skills to be mastered, not just things you're born knowing how to do.

Stop Waiting for the Crisis! Most people seek help only when they are "up against the wall". Optimal decision-making doesn't happen in crisis; it happens when you have the space to learn and apply new tools for thinking and communicating.

Ready to move from reacting to problems to positioning yourself for success? Don't let stigma or a bad past experience keep you from the life you want. Partner with an expert who respects your time and demands results.

Schedule your consultation with David Waselkow today: 🌐 www.davidwaselkow.com

Are you the person who flips someone off in traffic, or do you feel like your partner "should just know" what you need without being asked?,. In this episode of The Framework, licensed therapist David Waselkow and entrepreneur Tyler dive into the "blind arena" of entitlement, a hidden psychological force that might be the root of your anger, road rage, and relationship conflicts

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What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Entitlement isn’t just for "snowflakes" or a specific generation; it is a universal human dilemma that affects how we drive, lead, and love. We break down:
• The Operational Definition: Understanding entitlement as the belief that you are inherently deserving of special treatment or privileges simply because of who you are.
• The "Blind Arena": Why most people are completely unaware of their own entitlements until they result in affective distress (negative feelings like rage or frustration).
• The Rules of the Road (and Home): How road rage and relationship "decrees" are actually emotional protests against the world not following your unwritten rules.
• The Workplace & Parenting Trap: Why "bossing" isn’t leadership and why parents must earn a relationship with their children rather than demanding it by title alone.
• Humility vs. Ego: Why the path to success is littered with fuckups and how to use humility to turn mistakes into growth.

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Stop the Conflict. Start the Work. Most relationship disputes are actually disputes regarding the rules,. If you find yourself constantly angry, feeling victimized by others' behavior, or struggling to maintain a high-functioning relationship, it’s time to look at the rules in your blind arena.

Relationships are work, and you don’t "deserve" a great one, you earn it through honesty, needs advocacy, and rule negotiation. Ready to unpack your rules? If you are tired of the cycle of frustration and want to develop the self-awareness necessary for a sustainable, satisfying life, let's get to work.

Schedule a consultation or therapy appointment with David Waselkow to start applying The Framework to your own life and relationships.

Are you tired of making the same New Year’s resolutions every year only to give up four to six weeks later? In this episode, we break down why the traditional approach to change is a "maladaptive coping skill" for guilt rather than a roadmap for success. We explore the psychological shift from "have-to" to "want-to" and explain why your environment, your "tribe," and your mindset are more important than any date on a calendar.

Key Takeaways from the Episode:

1. The Trap of Prohibitive Thinking: Why starting a journey from a place of self-hatred or avoidance (e.g., "I don't want to be fat") sets you up for failure from the beginning.
2. Rewriting the Rules: How to view yourself as the architect of your own relational system and why you must be willing to return to the "negotiation table" daily to refine your progress.
3. Acceptance vs. Endorsement: Learning that acknowledging your current reality is the first step toward changing it, without the need for shame or judgment.
4. Performance Over Aesthetics: Why focusing on measurable performance gains leads to faster results and long-term sustainability compared to focusing on body composition alone.
5. Ending the Isolation: The critical role of support and accountability and why working with a professional to design a custom plan is the "difference maker" for success.

Stop Wasting Time Stop waiting for "Monday" or the "New Year" to mortgage your happiness for the future. Change happens in real-time through the cumulative effect of small, daily decisions.

Ready to stop wishing and start winning? If you are ready to assemble your "news team," negotiate new rules for your life, and finally see the results your effort deserves, it's time to stop lying to yourself and take action.