I have had a very long day at work today fellow leader. Completely draining. The sound track to todays post would have to be everything gonna be alright by al green, because it during times like these that you need to keep your face to the sunshine... because that damn shadow is looming. I have done a great deal of listening today, whether it has looked like I was tuning in I was. During all this listening I have discovered a great deal, some of it good and some of it not very pleasant.
The point I want to make today though is not about the importance of listening but what to do with whatever information you gather. Lets imagine for a moment that everything that your professors, peers, mentors, coworkers and/or boss says to you is meant for your benefit... now imagine you actually are actively listening to all this feedback... you do not nor should you take all of this input to heart. Some advice intended well, and may have plenty of merit but there is no need to take all of this and run with it. Process through it all, see what sticks and what trying applies. Listen intelligently. Be a skeptic. You will have healthier relationships for it.
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