When you don’t have all the answers you’re often surprised by what you can learn from other people. I think that’s why we have two ears. They are for listening. We have two ears and one mouth. It seems to me that we are being told to listen twice as much as we speak. Listening should come naturally to us, but it doesn’t. It’s something we have to work at. It begins by being interested in other people. Listening to other people is difficult when we are the center of the world. When we move to the periphery and allow others into our world we enrich our lives with insights that can stir our imagination. Today, practice listening twice as much as speaking. You don’t know what you’ll learn and you may get $1 million idea.
Ever wonder why we have two ears but only one mouth? Hint: It’s not just for symmetry. Listening—real, curious, shut-up-and-pay-attention listening—might be the underrated superpower you’ve been ignoring… and it could be your ticket to unexpected inspiration.
🧠 Questions to Dive Deeper
Today
- Who will you intentionally listen to today without interrupting—even once?
- What’s one question you can ask someone today that shows genuine interest in their life or story?
- Can you identify a moment today when you normally speak… and choose instead to stay silent and just listen?
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