Why Unsolicited Advice Never Works and the 3 Steps to Make People Actually Listen

Light Watkins August 28, 2025
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Ever wonder what the spiritual perspective is on genocide? On cheating? On getting back with your ex? On toxic people? If so, this is your channel. You identify as spiritual — but you’ve still got questions about how to show up in life’s messiest, most nuanced situations. And you don’t have time for fluffy, feel-good answers that don’t hold up in the real world. This is where you’ll find a grounded spiritual take on life’s hardest questions. I’m Light Watkins — keynote speaker, author, and longtime meditation teacher — and every week, I share short, no-BS videos that help you zoom out, tune in, and reframe what you’re going through. If you’re tired of surface-level advice and ready to go deeper, hit subscribe. Your next breakthrough might be one perspective shift away.

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We all want to help the people we care about, but sometimes our “help” ends up doing the opposite. Here’s how to support friends in a way they’ll actually appreciate. 0:00 - The Habit That Annoys Everyone 0:55 - When Advice Feels Like an Insult 1:36 - Can You Make Unwanted Advice Welcome? 4:13 - The Right Way to Offer Your Perspective 6:13 - The Three-Step Method (You Haven’t Tried) 6:49 - Step One: The Crucial Start 7:30 - Step Two: What Makes It Stick 8:20 - AD: How to Kickstart Your Inner Work 9:23 - Step Three: The Dealbreaker ______________________________________________ FINISH WHAT MATTERS MOST TO YOU: Ready to finally follow through on your biggest dream or project? The Finish Line is Light’s high-touch, 12-week coaching experience built to help you cross the finish line with structure, accountability, and momentum. Apply now: http://tortoiseapproach.com ______________________________________________ STOP TRYING TO DO IT ALONE: Get the structure, support, and accountability you need to stay consistent with your inner work. Join Light every Wednesday for live meditation, coaching, and challenges inside The Happiness Insiders — your on-ramp to lasting peace and progress. Learn more: https://thehappinessinsiders.com/join ______________________________________________ BINGEWATCH THE SPIRITUAL PERSPECTIVE: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6xBLYUXbFiCNOSUDdWTWtfPtc2VQR_pI ______________________________________________ GET PERSONALIZED GUIDANCE FROM LIGHT: Light’s 1-on-1 mentoring helps leaders, creators, and seekers align success with purpose. Build clarity, break patterns, and live in true alignment. Apply here: https://www.lightwatkins.com/mentoring ______________________________________________ READ LIGHT’S SUBSTACK: Exclusive essays and reflections on presence, purpose, and the inner journey — straight to your inbox. Subscribe: https://lightwatkins.substack.com ______________________________________________ GET LIGHT’S NEWSLETTER: a weekly series offering fresh insights on topical issues, intuitive decision-making, and spiritually-aligned choices. Every Monday & Thursday, Light shares a new way of looking at old problems—one that will inspire you to trust your inner guidance. Sign up today: https://lightwatkins.com/newsletter ______________________________________________ MORE FROM LIGHT: https://lightwatkins.com ______________________________________________ MUSIC: Dustin Watkins Jr. @ https://www.goodbyecalypso.com

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