“Today, I want you to challenge yourself to see how little you can talk about yourself. Make it your goal to learn something new about every person you interact with as you go about your day. Find opportunities to hand them the spotlight, ask them questions, or offer them prompts to build off of. Listen intently and carefully. Respond meaningfully and with […]
Tag: understanding
My dad is a wonderful conversationalist. He listens intently, is an adaptive interpreter, and is quick to fill space with witty quips that never fail to crack a smile. Sometimes, unexpectedly, he will offer an idea that provokes intense and elaborate thought. Often, the ideas he shares with me stick in my head for many years, help to shape my […]
