A good listener is usually thinking about something else.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People who listen well are often thinking about their own thoughts.
- In plain terms
- Listeners are usually thinking about something else.
- What can you take from it?
- Listening is often a distraction from one's own mind.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is listening always active?
- How do we maintain attention?
Another view
It assumes all listening is inattentive rather than genuine.
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