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We are quick to assume that we know about a topic someone is discussing or that we completely understand the person that is speaking. When we reach this assumption we begin to tune them out. What if we could genuinely get interested in what people have to say?…
“A wise man once said nothing.”
“I know” are two dangerous words. If you know everything, you will learn nothing. Furthermore, nobody likes a know-it-all. Perhaps it makes sense to listen more and talk less. Get interested and take advantage of opportunities to increase your knowledge base.
Stop assuming
As someone begins speaking about a subject that you are knowledgeable about, resist the urge to interject your thoughts. Allow them to speak and see if anything comes up that you didn’t know.
Defer to an expert
When speaking with a subject matter expert, let go of that which you think you know and take in the knowledge that is being espoused.…
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Think about all of the arguments you’ve had with people. What if you simply accepted the fact that you don’t always have to be right? If you let others be right they will like you better and you will reduce conflict in your life.…
A study was done that suggested that people from Denmark are the happiest in the world. Their happiness was attributed to their social interaction. It seems that 92% of Danes are members of some form of social group. Humans are social beings. We thrive when we are in the presence of those we enjoy. Another study was done in the late 90’s that suggested that 70 percent of our happiness is derived from our personal relationships. That includes, family, friends, neighbors and co-workers.
We all have special people we have met at some point in our lives. People for which we enjoy spending time.…
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Stop settling and ask for what you want. If you don’t ask it won’t happen.…
There’s a great movie made many years ago called Night Shift. Henry Winkler plays the role of a guy who never asks for what he wants in life and consequently gets pushed around by his boss, his fiancée, and anyone else with a strong personality. In life, refusing to ask for what you want causes people to accept the cards they’re dealt. Accepting what is may be a starting point but when no attempt is made toward improvement, it becomes a recipe for mediocrity. That mediocrity breeds complacency, which results in mundane relationships and dead end careers.
Why do people not ask for what they want?…
A magical read. I found myself caring a lot about the characters. Great life lessons for business people, and everyone else for that matter."
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