What really matters to human beings? With compassion and humor, mediator and attorney Larry Rosen opens a window into the human unconscious that will help you understand everyone, from your spouse to your mother to your boss, no matter how seemingly bizarre their words or actions. His simple and profound insight will improve every important relationship in your life.
Larry Rosen is the founder of the mediation law practice Through Understanding, where he has helped thousands find solutions to crippling legal and personal conflicts. He regularly lectures on motivation and empathy at Berkeley, MIT and other national universities, as well as trains attorneys and business professionals to see the hidden human mind. At the heart of Larry’s endeavors is a simple philosophy: when people understand each other at a fundamental level, magic happens. They solve seemingly intractable problems—together. They build new and beautiful worlds—together. Larry holds a JD from the UCLA School of Law, where he graduated Order of the Coif and was an editor of the Law Review.
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I’m blown away by the quality of this content!
I understood this so fast I need a moment to process my new identity.
Not at all now 2026❤
My confusion is currently crying in the corner.
this is awesome
I love how he still admits that his guess was wrong and he that often gets it wrong–even if you understand the common needs you might not get it the first try. People are different and with a little communication you can figure them out 🙂
Also, I saw the video say "8 years ago" and was all like "wow this is a really old but good talk" and then realised, 8 years ago was 2017 and not 2011 💀💀
In other news, I'm so down to start analysing my TV shows by looking at common needs now. When he got to "hurting another person is not a human need" I was like "Homelander-coded 💔" LOL.
The idea that revenge isn't actually a basic human need, but rather a way to seek understanding, is such a profound shift in perspective. It really highlights how focusing on core motivations like connection or respect can transform even the most difficult conflicts into moments of empathy
My confusion is currently crying in the corner.
Awsome, just Awsome! I wish someone said this to me a whole lot earlier and more often
2026
This was a huge waste of my time, thanks
2026 ?
This is the most engaging tutorial I’ve ever seen!
Hands down the best tutorial I’ve ever seen!
This video taught me more than my entire semester. Should I be worried?
I'm sat.
Auntie PLEAKLEY 👽
Including the taliban portion was more memorable and moving for me. I’m glad he kept it.
Anyone from 27
Anyone 2026……???
I could not seek to do revenge on someone. I leave it to God because I know Karma will happen to me double fold for taking that action.
شكرا جزيلا🎉❤😊