6. Breakdown of Communication

• Empathy: Books give you the context  (in the form of stories and experiences ) you can use effectively to become more empathetic.
• Communication skills: Reading will improve your vocabulary and writing. The more you read, the better you communicate. And better communicat...

We communicate with each other as a habit but miss a lot in what a conversation really holds.

Our lack of listening skills, our inner chatter, and the urge to speak about ourselves is clouding any real, worthwhile exchange of words.

This habit is about listening to others with empathy and understanding before trying to communicate your own point of view.

It's about putting yourself in someone else's shoes and trying to see things from their perspective. When you seek first to understand, you're more li...