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Tag Archives: conversations
What Do You Mean?
A lot of hostile exchanges originate from misunderstandings. When a misunderstanding occurs, there is an opportunity to ask for clarification, which can be done simply by asking “What do you mean?” in a calm, sincere fashion. If this opportunity is … Continue reading
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Tagged clarification, communication, conversations, discussions, OODA loop, What Do You Mean?
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Small Talk
I’ve never been a fan of small talk. At best, it’s a harmless way to pass the time. At worst, it’s draining and completely uninspiring. I prefer talking to people I know well since that typically minimizes small talk and … Continue reading
Posted in Getting Along with Each Other, Great Books, Life Hacks, Personal Freedom, Self-Improvement
Tagged close encounters of the social kind, communication, conversations, How to Have Confidence and Power in Dealing With People, Les Giblin, small talk
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Win/Win
In The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen Covey advocates pursuing Win/Win solutions. These are solutions in which everyone involved “seeks mutual benefit” and everyone walks away feeling satisfied at the outcome. Covey values Win/Win solutions above solutions in … Continue reading
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Tagged arguments, conversations, discussions, problems, solutions, solving problems, Stephen Covey, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Win/Win
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Having Better Conversations
I suspect that people have more in common than they think. It’s easy to think otherwise since a lot of attention is paid to hostility, violence, strong disagreements, and so on. However, while there are fundamental differences in the way … Continue reading
Posted in Getting Along with Each Other
Tagged altercations, arguments, common ground, communication, conversations, exchanges, Having Better Conversations, identification, identity, points of agreement, views
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Overcoming Shyness Through Action
When it comes to meeting new people, some appear to be naturals at it. They open up right away, jump headfirst into a conversation, and act like they’re reconnecting with an old friend. I’m not like that. I’m much more … Continue reading
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Tagged board games, comfort, conversations, juggling, meeting people, Overcoming Shyness Through Action, relaxation, sports, swing dancing
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Responses
Over the last few years, I’ve gotten much better at choosing my words carefully. Not just what I say but how and when I say it. This also includes knowing when something warrants a response and when it’s better left … Continue reading
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Tagged arguments, choosing words carefully, conversations, discussions, response, Responses
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Beware of Echo Chambers
The internet has made it easier than ever before to interact with other people. Most people have many friends in their social media circles who think like them, and some go as far as having nothing but those kinds of … Continue reading
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Tagged aggression, arguments, Beware of Echo Chambers, conversations, discussions, echo chambers, hostility, ideas, information, interacting, isolation, knowledge, learning, online interactions, talking, the internet, understanding
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Unity
I’ve seen a lot of divisive stuff online lately. I’m not going to say what it is but I think you know to what I’m referring. For this blog post, I’m going to focus on things that unite us and … Continue reading
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Tagged arguments, civility, conversations, debates, discussions, division, ego, Presence, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, The Power of Now, The Righteous Mind, unity
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Why I Stopped Arguing
I used to argue at the drop of a hat. Didn’t matter the subject or who was involved; I’d argue with anyone over anything at just about any time. I’m not completely out of the woods yet, but my desire … Continue reading
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Tagged arguments, communication, conversations, debates, dialogue, discussions, ideas, learning, understanding, views, Why I Stopped Arguing
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Review of How to Win Friends and Influence People
How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie is an amazing book. I’ve adored it ever since first read it after getting it for Christmas in 2016. Carnegie first published this book in 1936 and it has absolutely stood … Continue reading
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Tagged communication, confidence, connection, conversations, Dale Carnegie, How to Win Friends and Influence People, influence, introversion, persuasion, Review of How to Win Friends and Influence People, shyness
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