>> (In this episode, we announced the launch of our program: Supersonic Creativity: an online + mentorship program to help you boost your creative thinking using your conversations.  Check it out here: https://learn.novelphilosophy.academy/courses/supersonic-creativity We are offering our friends and listeners 35% OFF. Simply use this code upon checkout: NPA35OFF) Enjoy it :) To speak up or not! Have you ever regretted not speaking up in a critical situation? We've all been in that resentful place: nobody likes being a coward. This is why today we see a push towards more honest communication, the idea that one should always say something, no matter what. Both Leopold and Ricardo are somewhat sympathetic to that idea. But is it of any help? Does simply telling yourself you "have to speak up" give you any guidance when your throat is in a lump, and your legs are shaky? Listen to this episode of Ideas on Trial, where we discuss the ongoing challenges to becoming more assertive, as we try to figure out the first conversation you should be having. Don't forget to check out our programs here: https://learn.novelphilosophy.academy Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/LeopoldAjami)