"You know nothing”: a conversational mindset
For my birthday this year I decided that my new goal is to have better conversations. Post-pandemic I feel motivated to meet new people and break out of set routines. I also have had a number of conversations recently where I forced myself to get out of my comfort zone and without fail, every one of them was rewarding.
For my birthday this year I decided that my new goal is to have better conversations. Post-pandemic I feel motivated to meet new people and break out of set routines. I also have had a number of conversations recently where I forced myself to get out of my comfort zone and without fail, every one of them was rewarding. Overall I would say I have ~average conversational skills. I am not afraid to talk with strangers but it’s not something I typically seek out. I have some friends and family members, however, that are excellent at having conversations – if you put them in a room full of…
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