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What does it mean?
The speaker advises disengaging completely rather than listening to something unwanted.
In plain terms
Ignore it and walk away.
What can you take from it?
Disengagement is sometimes better than engagement.

Where it applies

  • toxic conversation
  • harassment
  • unwanted advice

Putting it to work

  • walking away
  • setting boundaries
  • ignoring noise

Questions to consider

  • When is silence the best response?
  • How do you set boundaries?

Another view

Sometimes listening is necessary to resolve conflict.

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