"Bullying is a serious problem, particularly for people in our field. The group of people labeled nerds are more likely to enter the tech field, and also more likely to be bullied through their youth.Here I go through some bad advice I hear given and my experience with it. I go over the beginning of certain bullying experiences and the end of it, and how I felt about the decisions I made every step of the way. As a kid I was in terrible shape and in terrible health. At 26 I still have health issues I don't publicly disclose but I am no longer 5'6" 97 pounds. I am 150 and can easily outrun many sprinters and benchpress 100 pounds over my weight with ease. I do not have to worry about the issues now that I did when I was younger, and realize how even I was agreeing with some of the crap advice I hear being given to youths. This advice is usually parroted ad nausea by adults that forget what it is like to be a kid."Louis critically examines the advice he and others have received, such as “just hit the bully back and they’ll respect you.” Drawing from his own painful experiences, he explains why this advice is not only ineffective but can actually make the situation worse. He describes a specific incident where, after standing up to his bully, the harassment escalated to dangerous levels, including attempts to physically harm him near traffic. Attempts to seek help from school authorities proved unsuccessful, leaving him feeling abandoned by those meant to protect students.Rossmann’s story takes a turn as he describes how, in high school, he decided to take control of his physical health. Through disciplined diet and exercise, he transformed his body, gaining strength and confidence. This personal growth, however, did not erase the emotional scars left by years of bullying.This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in personal growth, mental health, or the dynamics of bullying in tech and educational environments(I am not affiliated with Louis Rossmann)Original Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sq60ccWHJcQ

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