Conversations Are Not Battles

You will always struggle to connect with others if you think of conversations as battles to win.

They aren't.

They're opportunities to understand.

...and when you quiet your mind and truly listen to what the other person is saying...

You'll quickly realize that most of us want the same things.

Security.

Happiness.

Success.

Love.

Respect.

Peace.

Justice.

The difference isn't in what we want.

The difference is in how we express it and how we think it can be achieved.

Ask questions.

Listen.

Try to see things from their perspective.

Look for common ground instead of differences.

Focus on solutions instead of being right.

You don't have to agree with everyone.

You shouldn't.

...But when you start to approach conversations with curiosity...

The outcome will be far greater.