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—SUMMARY—
How to Listen Better
There are three people in this world when it comes to listening—type 1, type 2, type 3.
Type 1 is the “Amateur Listener.”
Type 2 is the “Average Listener.”
Type 3 is the “Master Listener.”
In the following we’re going to focus on becoming the latter, a type 3 “Master Listener.”
Let’s go!
—INSPIRING INSIGHTS—
- PRESENCE. Be present. It’s the #1 power for charisma and confidence.
- 80/20 PRINCIPLE. Focus on listening (80% of the time) over talking (20% of the time).
- EMPATHY. Reflect back what you just heard; make them feel understood. Ask really good questions. Go deeper.
- TIMING. Know when it’s time to interrupt people, and how to do it. NOTE: This is advanced stuff. Interrupting people is not a recommended strategy to build rapport/trust/likability/etc. Especially not, when you’re just starting out on your journey of becoming a “Master Listener.”
- INNOVATE. Keep experimenting, keep mastering, keep MOVING. Don’t stop. Find new ways. And focus on the fundamentals (step 1-4). Master them, yes, it takes time. But it’s time well spent.
And, as always:
Enjoy the Journey,
–Mario M. Montreal
Creator, Meaningful Life Mastery
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