• Face-Off-Friday: Being "Nice". A Way of Life or Ruining Your Life? Good Janny vs Bad Janny

  • Feb 21 2025
  • Length: 9 mins
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Face-Off-Friday: Being "Nice". A Way of Life or Ruining Your Life? Good Janny vs Bad Janny

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    Face Off Fridays: The Real Cost of Being 'Nice' vs. Being Authentic

    In this episode of Face Off Fridays, Bad Janny debates with her alter ego Good Janny on whether being excessively 'nice' is actually ruining your life. Through statistics and expert insights, they explore how being overly polite can lead to self-sabotage, decreased productivity, and even lower income.


    00:22 Is Being Nice Ruining Your Life?
    00:45 Meet Good Janny: The Human Doormat
    01:03 The Problem with Being Too Nice
    02:14 When Niceness Turns into Self-Sabotage
    02:36 Assertiveness vs. Aggression
    02:50 Jannyism of the Week: Reality Check
    03:38 The Economic Cost of Niceness
    03:58 Nice vs. Kind: Understanding the Difference
    04:23 Practical Examples of Direct Communication
    04:54 The Mental Health Benefits of Setting Boundaries
    05:10 Cultural Aspects of Direct Communication
    05:45 How to Shift to Authentic Communication
    06:13 Overcoming Authenticity Anxiety
    07:06 Conclusion: The True Cost of Being Nice
    07:46 Final Takeaway: Be Kind, Be Clear, Be Real




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    Music by Bex - "Wanna Be Bad" (source)
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