James (New Testament) says: “Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry.” Another James, of Atomic Habits, says: “Communication is about what is received, not what is intended.” If there’s a gap between what you say and what they hear, you need to bridge it. That takes focus, patience, and empathy. Real listening isn’t about waiting for your turn to speak or a mental reloading session while someone else is talking. That’s not a conversation—it’s just a polite argument in disguise. #PassionPurposeProductivity