Trigger / When to Use
"Nothing will change anyway" fatalism
Quick Response
I hear the skepticism - let's use it. What would need to be different for you to see this actually working?
Detailed Tips
- Reframe cynicism as healthy scrutiny that stress-tests decisions
- Pull their vision of success instead of pushing yours
- Put them on problem-solving: "You've seen what fails - what works?"
- Surface and celebrate small wins visibly
Prevention
Acknowledge past failures upfront and name what's different this time
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