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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.
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