There's a lot to be said for curiosity, and we often forget that it's not just about enquiry, or being nosy; its about showing genuine interest. I was reading something on another blog about how, when asked how we are, we often respond with a bland statement like "not bad", rather than saying something more upbeat and creative. The idea in the post I was reading (see below), is that we conceal our true feelings and distance ourselves from life when we reply with a standard formula rather than a ...
Goats are agile and skillful climbers among the steep cliffs of their natural mountainous habitats, but when domesticated their surroundings offer them little opportunity to develop and practice their climbing and balancing skills. https://youtu.be/58-atNakMWw
A tricky conversation is one you'd rather put off or even avoid altogether. When you know how it is less intimidating, and you can be in control of the conversation.
Due modesty is an art and an appealing quality, but even the most modest person first has to accept the compliment before skilfully playing it down. Save this for later, when you have become more accustomed to accepting compliments. Being modest about your achievements does not mean writing yourself off or putting yourself down.
Sometimes, in conversation, what is ‘obvious’ isn’t obvious at all. A source of difficulty can be the unchecked assumptions that each of you holds. It pays to slow down and find out what's driving each of you to understand the hidden differences.
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