3. Listen More than Talk

The Quest for Self-Knowledge is a fundamentally social endeavor.

Self-awareness comes from genuine interaction with others - from conversation. But to get there, you need to be able to listen.

The key to gaining meaningful self-awareness through listening is to manage your own thoughts during a conversation.

It's hard to truly listen when you're formulating your own ideas and only halfway paying attention. This means building the habit of being a good listener is mostly about learning to undo unhelpful habits. Practice letting go of your own narcissistic impulses and cultivate curiosity instead.