What would happen if everyone everywhere prioritized listening over speaking? What would change in our lives if this were true in our families? Schools? Companies? Cafes? Council Chambers?
What would likely change in your personal life if this were true? How different a mother would you be? Husband? Daughter? Friend? Coworker?
I submit to you that I've had it backwards. My priority has been speaking over listening...like ten to one. I've taken classes in speaking; asked for feedback regarding my speaking; I even became the president of my local Toastmaster's chapter (which I highly recommend joining).
Don't get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with learning to speak better. Everyone should develop this skill. I'm not recommending we neglect our speaking development.
What I'm recommending is that everyone of us would be far better people if we prioritized listening over speaking.
Consider it. Comment on it. Let me know what you think.
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