Adler – How to Speak, How to Listen

Book page: adler-how-to-speak

From: Quotes batch 27

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Concept

“The concept of ‘active listening’ is that you are not just hearing words, but engaging in a deliberate act of construction.” (p. 15)

Behavior

“Effective behavior in conversation requires the discipline to silence your own inner monologue while another is speaking.” (p. 52)

Game Theory

“Dialogue is a cooperative game where the goal is mutual enlightenment, whereas debate is a competitive game with a winner.” (p. 118)

Cognition

“Cognition is limited by our vocabulary; if we do not have the words for an idea, we cannot truly communicate the thought.” (p. 84)

Memory

“Taking notes during a lecture is a way to bridge the gap between short-term auditory memory and long-term conceptual understanding.” (p. 142)