January 5, 2021

Listen Longer

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I’ve seen a lot of people put “listen more” as a goal for 2021, and it’s something we should all strive for. The ability to really listen (and not just be half-listening while you’re thinking of the best response) is a tough thing to do, and something I continually work on.

I recently saw a quote from Ike Ubansineke (via my friend Justin Smith) that said:

Listen long enough to really hear something.

In a related vein, Ernest Hemingway is quoted as having said:

I like to listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most people never listen.

I don’t know what your goals are for 2021, but taking more time to listen can only serve to do good things for you.

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