No one ever listens to me. I might as well be a Leonard Cohen record.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Comparing being unheard to a record implies being present but ignored by everyone.
- In plain terms
- No one pays attention to me, like a record that just plays.
- What can you take from it?
- Being physically present does not mean you are heard or valued.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When did you feel like you were ignored?
- How do you know if someone is listening?
Another view
It might imply passivity when speaking up could actually change things.
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