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“We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak.”

Zeno of Citium · attribution uncertain

What it means today

Understanding comes more from listening than from talking. The habit of hearing fully — especially people you disagree with — is a quiet form of strength.

Try this todayIn one conversation today, listen to the whole point before you prepare your reply.

Today’s questionAm I listening to understand, or listening to respond?

#listening #wisdom #communication

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