Let's Get Real - A Talk Show for Guys

Time To Stand Up To Your Boss! Spanish is Dealing With This IRL

• Michael Sharkey


đź’¬ **What’s Your Value? Why Standing Up for Yourself Matters** đź’¬  

This segment from *Let's Get Real - A Talk Show Made Just for Guys*, Michael and Spanish dive into something every guy faces: knowing your worth and standing your ground—whether it's with your boss, your family, or even yourself. 🙌  

Michael shares a raw, real-life moment when management at the station dropped a bombshell: the show's getting cut by an hour. Instead of rolling over, he stood up for the value he knows *Let's Get Real* brings to the table. 

Spanish opens up about his people-pleasing struggles, the weird places it’s taken him, and how he’s learning to watch those moments like a movie instead of living in them. 🎥  

We’re keeping it real, fellas: this episode is about feeling your feelings, recognizing your value, and deciding when it’s time to say, “Nope, I’m worth more than this.” 🛑 Whether you’re dealing with a boss who doesn’t respect boundaries or wrestling with your own insecurities, this episode is packed with honesty, humor, and heart. ❤️  

Hit play, and stick around for the laughs, the lessons, and the reminder that standing up for yourself doesn’t make you arrogant—it makes you authentic. Don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss the next real-talk session! ✌️  

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Takeaways
1. **Know Your Value** – Why believing in yourself matters, especially when standing up to authority.  
2. **People-Pleasing Pitfalls** – Spanish’s journey of recognizing and overcoming his need to please.  
3. **Feel It to Heal It** – Tuning into your emotions to find clarity in tough situations.  
4. **Authenticity Wins** – The power of honest, meaningful conversations for personal growth.  

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### Timestamps  
0:00 – Intro: Let’s Talk About Knowing Your Worth  
1:25 – Spanish on People-Pleasing and Finding Love in All the Wrong Places  
3:00 – The Struggle of Saying “No” to Your Boss  
7:22 – When Management Makes Decisions You Don’t Agree With  
8:50 – Standing Up for *Let’s Get Real*: Michael’s Story  
9:45 – The Value You Bring and Why It’s Okay to Stand Tall  

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