EP08: Communication is King - Meet My Children, Alexander & Alexa

“There is an art of communication and you have to communicate things the right way” says Scott Asmar, bringing wisdom to the forefront in this episode of “The Man and Everything in Between" alongside his children. In a world where miscommunication can lead to a cascade of issues, Scott advocates for a shift towards more positive, supportive, and calm ways of expressing ourselves, especially as we navigate the complexities of midlife.

 

Scott's children, Alexander and Alexa, also share their perspectives. Alexander emphasizes the value of effective communication, from maintaining personal relationships to securing a spot in law school. Meanwhile, Alexa, on the cusp of launching her career with a film degree, reflects on the evolving communication with her parents, cherishing her father's unwavering support as she steps into the future. 

 

Scott also recounts his leap from psychology to acting, revealing the candid feedback and encouragement from Alexander and Alexa. Their support highlights the importance of family backing in pursuing one's passions, regardless of the timing or the challenges ahead.

 

This episode extends an invitation to listeners: to cultivate open lines of communication in their own lives, aiming to understand different perspectives and support loved ones through life's changes.

 

Quotes

• "It's taken me years to understand the art of communication or to try to begin to understand that our words do matter. What we say to people does stick with them." (02:13 | Scott Asmar) 
• "Communication does break down at certain points. It breaks down with the spouse, it breaks down with friendships, it breaks down in acquaintances, and especially it breaks down in children. And it takes a lot to keep it going, and it takes a lot to recognize it." (03:31 | Scott Asmar) 
• "I started cleaning up my act and my selfishness that I was going through and started to see that we needed to sit down and talk with one another, not argue, not blame, not point fingers, but just openly communicate about our own thoughts and what was going on with us. With outside help, we managed to slowly climb back. And we're still working on communicating at a better level each time." (05:19 | Scott Asmar)
• "I've definitely realized how important communication is, not just within the family, but also within friendships and relationships as you get older and in the workplace as well, communicating with co-workers and your superiors. It's really the foundation of a successful relationship. (08:00 | Alexander Asmar)

 

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