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“Listen with curiosity. Speak with honesty. Act with integrity. The greatest problem with communication is we don’t listen to understand. We listen to reply. When we listen with curiosity, we don’t listen with the intent to reply. We listen for what’s behind the words.”
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The ability to discern what is true, right or lasting
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Hidden skills we should master
There are four overlooked but fundamental skills that can help you thrive in life.
- When to trust your gut and when to rely on your rational mind.
- Self-control, especially in the age of unlimited distractions.
- How to communicate with anyone.
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When to rely on your gut and when to use rational thought
- We rely on intuition when we make decisions without active reasoning. 90% of critical decisions are made using our intuition.
- When we rely on logic, objectivity, and analysis, we depend on rational decision making.
It is advan...
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How to communicate with anyone
Communication is a skill that takes practice and requires you to invest in understanding others as well as yourself.
Misunderstanding happens when someone doesn't understand you, or you don't pay enough attention to understand them. Better interaction will improve our connection with other...
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"By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.”
CONFUCIUS
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Self-control is a superpower
We are addicted to distraction. Distractions are by-products of a problem. It might seem like something outside of you is pulling you away from your goal. In reality, the distraction is on the inside.
Self-control is also inside you. It's the ability to refrain fro...
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