Something New Every Day

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They are not listening to understand

It’s good to have an opinion on the stuff you’re interested in. However, you should be selective with whom you share your opinions because they could be wasting your time and energy.

It’s a fact of life that the majority of people do not listen with the intent to understand. They listen for the gap in your words so that they can share what they’re thinking.

If you find someone who clarifies what you said before offering an opinion on what you said, enjoy those people because they are listening to you.


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