You’ve probably experienced this… and didn’t call it what it really is.

It doesn’t look dramatic in the moment. It shows up in small decisions, quiet conversations, and choices people justify as “just part of the job.” But over time, it changes how people show up, what they share, and who they trust.

In this week’s Change My Mind, David puts a name to it and challenges something many of us have accepted without question.

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