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<p>Feeling like you’re constantly swimming against the tide—bosses setting impossible targets, family members pushing their agenda, or friends squeezing you into decisions? In this episode of <em>Be Money Smart</em>, Augustia shares the simple phrase that flips the script on manipulators: <strong>“the problem isn’t here.”</strong> Learn how to:</p><ul> <li>Reframe impossible KPIs at work by shifting focus to strategy and realistic planning.</li> <li>Turn academic or household pressure into collaborative conversations about effective methods and shared responsibility.</li> <li>Identify your leverage—legal rights or unique contributions—to force others to honor promises.</li> <li>Use a three-step strategy: list your manipulators, uncover their true goals, and meet those on <em>your</em> terms.</li></ul><p>Click through and listen to the end for real-life examples and actionable tactics that will give you the clarity and confidence to stand your ground.</p><p>00:08 – Introduction</p><...