Getting to Zero by Jayson Gaddis Summary
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Discover why Wall Street Journal bestseller "Getting to Zero" transforms relationship conflicts into growth opportunities. Endorsed by relationship guru Harville Hendrix, Gaddis' LUFU method revolutionizes how we navigate high-stakes conversations. What emotional threshold is blocking your deepest connections?
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The Conflict Paradox: Why We Need What We Fear Most
Have you ever noticed how the people you care about most are also the ones who can trigger your deepest reactions? This isn't coincidental. "Getting to Zero" reveals a profound truth: conflict isn't something to avoid-it's the pathway to deeper connection. Most of us were taught that fighting is "bad" and that simple apologies fix complex situations. But this avoidance creates a painful paradox: we need deep connection for wellbeing, yet achieving that connection requires navigating the very conflicts we're programmed to avoid. Research consistently shows that relationships are crucial to our health and longevity. The quality of our connections directly impacts everything from immune function to mental health. Yet many trade authentic self-expression for superficial harmony, fearing that honesty will lead to abandonment. This creates relationships that look peaceful on the surface but lack depth and resilience. Good relationships aren't defined by an absence of conflict but by the ability to work through it. The most successful couples have mastered not conflict avoidance but conflict navigation-the ability to move from disconnection back to connection through what's called the Conflict Repair Cycle. Think about it: when was the last time avoiding a difficult conversation actually made your relationship stronger?
Understanding Your Scared Animal: The Biology of Conflict
The Inner Conflict: True Self vs. Strategic Self
From Victim to Author: The Journey to Relational Leadership
The Art of Staying Present: Managing Triggers During Conflict
The Power of Deep Listening: LUFU
The Path Forward: From Conflict to Connection
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"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
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