One of the greatest ways you can affirm value in another person is by giving them the gift of your undivided attention, the kind of attention that says, “I hear what you are saying because I value who you are.” You don’t have to agree with someone to show them their value as a person. Listening demonstrates that any person you meet is worthy of your respect and attention. Joe Jordan
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The idea of us versus them has become the way of the world today. People are constantly trying to prove their worth. No matter what you are talking about, if you are talking about something they are not involved with, they are going to want to show you that they know more than you do or that they are better at whatever it is you are talking about. The only way to win this battle is to not engage with them at all. Let them think they have won by showing that they know more than you.

Source: Sharpen Your Life: 52 Strategic Moments To Create A Lifetime Of Success

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