I told my son that at this point in his young life, he has three very important jobs. Listen to your parents/teachers/grandparents. They’re telling you things for a reason, and no, you don’t know better than they do. Tell the truth. Always be curious and try new things. If he does these things, the rest…
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Knowing When to Shut Up and Listen
At a recent lunch, a client asked me what, aside from my talent for writing, was my most important skill. I answered without hesitation: listening. I’m a freelance writer. The best part about it is that I know something about almost everything. The worst part about it is that I’m no longer an expert in…