I was listening to Dale Carnegie’s’ inspirational talks today and learned an essential point in selling your ideas and products. If you want to attract attention to your ideas and products, what we should do is to pay attention to others.
Often we put so much effort into making others understand our side of stories and frustrate ourselves when the attempt fails. Instead of pushing our thoughts on them, why don’t we try to learn their situations and needs first? In attempting to understand others and pay attention to their needs, we may find different perspectives and ideas that benefit others.
This concept can be used for an enriching personal relationship, as well. There have been many occasions I tried to make my points/feelings known to my loved ones. Recalling such experiences, I regret my behavior toward them. What I should have done was to understand their needs and viewpoints thoroughly before spoon-feeding mine. More to learn about how to interact with people who are dear to me…
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