Rick Rubin on listening:

"Formulating an opinion while listening, is not listening. Neither is preparing a response, or defending our position or attacking another's. To listen impatiently is to hear nothing at all.

True listening is openly receiving. Paying attention with no preconceived ideas. The only goal is to fully and clearly understand what is being transmitted, remaining totally present with what's being expressed - and allowing it to be what it is.

Anything less is not only a disservice to the speaker, but also to yourself. "

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