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Let go of the need to be right in communication from "summary" of The Art of Communicating by Thich Nhat Hanh
When we communicate with others, we often have a strong desire to be right. We want our point of view to be acknowledged and accepted by the other person. This need to be right can create conflict and misunderstanding in our interactions. It can prevent us from truly listening to the other person and understanding their perspective. When we let go of the need to be right in communication, we open ourselves up to a deeper level of connection with the other person. Instead of focusing on proving our point or defending our position, we can focus on truly listening to the other person and trying to understand where they are coming from. By letting go of the need to be right, we can approach communication with a sense of openness and curiosity. We can be willing to consider different perspectives and learn from the...
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