The biggest communication problem is we do not listen to understand.
We listen to reply.
-Stephen R. Covey
It’s okay to understand what your own opinion is on a matter. What is not okay is being so rigid in your opinion that you are not willing to understand or even listen to a different perspective. A perspective that might be far more logical and beneficial than the one you are currently holding. By doing so, you hinder your own self-development.
Sophia
Sofearless 
This is the wisest thing I’ve seen on the internet for a good while.
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Thank you! ❤️ And you too are also great for my ego 😄.
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Absolutely.. 😞 We don’t listen to each other anymore. Not for a good cause, anyways.
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I completely agree… but we can set and example and we can help people to communicate and listen better. Communicating and listening come hand in hand. Don’t give up hope! 😊
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Yes :3 That’s it! I once watched a TED talk by Celeste Headlee entitled “How to Talk and Listen to Anyone”. Changed my life completely.. I recommend it to everyone!
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I love TED talks! Thanks for the recommendation, I’ll be sure to check it out soon. 🧚♂️
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True enough.The main root of all our misunderstandings lie with our not listening to what our interlocutor. 🙂
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Exactly, I think once it’s done to us you start to learn how to listen properly. Truly listening involves addressing, not ignoring, the points the other is making. Thank you for stopping by! ❤️
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It was my pleasure, Sopia. And yes I agree with u there for until we’ve had it, we wouldn’t know it feels like not to be payed attention to or listening to someone for that matter.
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I love that quote. I tweeted it!
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Thank you!
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We always tend to think that our perception and our opinion is the right one, therefore we aren’t really interested in listening to others. Great post.
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Well said. Our opinions aren’t facts, we are human beings after all and imperfect to boot… we can learn so much by listening to others. And thank you! 😊
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Hi!
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Enjoy!
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Thank you for the tag, you’re too kind! 🙂 x
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