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What does it mean?
Silence helps you listen and your voice comes with time.
In plain terms
Silence helps you listen.
What can you take from it?
Listen before speaking.

Where it applies

  • new job
  • grief
  • learning

Putting it to work

  • listen more
  • be patient
  • find voice

Questions to consider

  • What does silence teach you?
  • When do you need to listen?

Another view

Silence can also isolate people.

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