Why do we talk? We love stories. Before modern media, we listened to people in person. We imagined the scenes they described. We heard their tall tales, listened for ancient myths, and waited as wonderfully elaborate legends began to unfold.
To this day we call up fables, parables, metaphors and analogies. These stories, deeply imbedded within our language, seep into our talks and m
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Have you ever thought why some smart people have problems communicating their ideas and opinions? Sometimes they become real bores. Oftentimes, we tend to avoid communicating with smart folks. Who is to blame?
People have always striven for communication – they need to share something, to express their opinion, to listen to others and to be listened to. But what special features does the nature o
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If you’re reading this, you’re probably human. Therefore, you’re probably used to taking a lot of important gifts for granted. My intent is not to berate your ingratitude, but to ask you to
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