Why you take things personally all the time
23 Jan 2026 · 0 min
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In this short monologue, Shanli Liu, CPA, CTP, explains that the frequency with which we take things personally reflects how much grace we extend to others. She argues that when we withhold the benefit of the doubt, we create a heavy emotional burden for ourselves. Liu illustrates the point with everyday scenarios—misreading an off‑hand look or assuming a colleague’s silence in a hallway means they are angry—showing that such interpretations often ignore the other person’s preoccupations or neutral intentions. The core message encourages listeners to pause, consider alternative, non‑malicious explanations, and consciously give others the benefit of the doubt to reduce personal distress.
