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A small moment of listening can open doors

Mon, 04 May 2026 04:00:00 -0400

It happens so often. Someone is halfway through explaining what they think, and suddenly the reply is already on the way. The other person isn’t really listening any more. They’re preparing their answer. You can almost feel the moment when the conversation changes.

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