On Simplicity, Listening, and Being Helpful
Mar. 17 | The 3-Point Play
BASKETBALL TIP
When you see a player use nine moves to get the ball up court, don’t be impressed.
They don’t know (yet).
Good players use…
- One move.
- One burst of speed.
- One change of direction.
Complexity impresses your friends.
Simplicity impresses your coaches.
LEADERSHIP LESSON
There’s a difference between listening to understand and preparing to reply.
Listening to understand communicates:
- I see you.
- I hear you.
- I care about what you’re saying.
Which do you do more often? Is it time to shift your focus?
LIFE PRINCIPLE
Helpful people don’t ask, “how can I help?” They just help.
– Naval
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