{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"How To Help A Struggling Friend With The Power Of 8 Minutes Like Simon Sinek | ROI Podcast\u2122 ep. 487 | Law Smith @LawSmithWorks &amp; Eric Readinger","description":"Ever feel like you don\u2019t know how to help a friend who\u2019s clearly not okay? In this raw and ridiculous episode, Law Smith and Eric Readinger discuss Simon Sinek's concept of &quot;just 8 minutes&quot; \u2014 and how it might be enough to help someone feel less alone. ROI #487 is a caffeine-fueled ramble through fence building, family dynamics, empathy vs. sympathy, and the reality of adult friendships. Expect real talk, wild tangents, and a dose of actionable insights on why checking in (even briefly) can have huge impact. No fluff. Just ROI: where comedy and business collide like a stubborn post hole digger. ROI Podcast\u2122 Ep. 487 \u2014 A business-meets-comedy look at helping people without burning out yourself. Law Smith and Eric Readinger get real about:   The underrated impact of an 8-minute call   How to audit your relationships and set boundaries   Why multitasking is nonsense (and what to do instead)   Energy vampires and other real-life struggles   mental health podcast, ROI Podcast, Simon Sinek, friendship tips, business podcast with humor, personal development, emotional intelligence, men and empathy   &amp;nbsp; Episode sponsored by @ZUPYAK&amp;nbsp; https:\/\/www.Zupyak.com \u2192 promo code \u2192 SWEAT @Flodesk -50% off https:\/\/flodesk.com\/c\/AL83FF @Incogni remove you personal data from public websites 50% off https:\/\/get.incogni.io\/SH3ve @SQUARESPACE website builder \u2192 https:\/\/squarespacecircleus.pxf.io\/sweatequity @CALL RAIL call tracking \u2192 https:\/\/bit.ly\/sweatequitycallrail @LINKEDIN PREMIUM - 2 months free! \u2192 https:\/\/bit.ly\/sweatequity-linkedin-premium @OTTER.ai \u2192 https:\/\/otter.ai\/referrals\/AVPIT85N &amp;nbsp; Hosts\u2019 Eric Readinger &amp;amp; Law Smith \ud83d\udd17s @LawSmithWorks https:\/\/www.LawSmithWorks.com @Tocobaga https:\/\/www.Tocoba.ga &amp;nbsp;  ROI Podcast\u2122 hosted by Law Smith @LawSmithWorks and Eric Readinger! ROI is... Rate Of Investment? Richer On Instagram? Return On Investment? Who knows? ROI Podcast\u2122! the #1 business\/comedy podcast on earth! Entrepreneurship via guest interviews and generally chewing the comedy cud... Here's the episode description we scatted out our mouth holes on the keyboard &amp;nbsp; What if 8 minutes could save a life? In ROI Podcast\u2122 episode 487, Law Smith (@LawSmithWorks) and Eric Readinger dig into the mental health toolkit with a surprisingly simple weapon: 8 intentional minutes. Inspired by a Simon Sinek insight, this episode explores empathy, emotional energy, and what it really means to show up for someone\u2014without sounding like a TED Talk or a therapy worksheet. From relationship audits to coffee enemas, fence-building to WNBA debates, this episode is ROI at its unfiltered best. Whether you\u2019re dealing with energy vampires or just wondering how to be a better friend without making it weird, this one\u2019s got you. Get ready to laugh, reflect, and maybe call that one friend you\u2019ve been meaning to check in on. Chapters include:   How multitasking is a myth and why patience still pays   Why empathy isn\u2019t the same as mind-reading   The power of personal audits (and fence construction)   Simon Sinek\u2019s 8-minute connection rule   Why relationships need ROI too   Subscribe for unpolished, hilarious, and honest takes on business, behavior, and being human.  ","author_name":"ROI Podcast\u2122 \u2014  the #1 Entrepreneurial Business meets Comedy podcast hosted by Law Smith + Eric Readinger","author_url":"https:\/\/www.roishow.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/37142615\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/341848\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/37142615"}