Charles Tadros, M.D. June 18, 2022 Saint Louis, Missouri
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THERE ARE NOT ENOUGH YEARS IN OUR LIVES IN ORDER TO LEARN AND UNDERSTAND EVERYTHING THAT WE NEED TO KNOW IN ORDER TO SURVIVE, LET ALONE BE SUCCESSFUL. THIS IS WHY WE LEVERAGE OUR LIMITED TIME AND KNOWLEDGE BY READING EXCELLENT BOOKS, WRITTEN BY AUTHORS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, AND TALENT. WE ALSO LISTEN TO AND SPEAK WITH THOSE WITH THESE SAME CHARACTERISTICS. WE EXPOSE OURSELVES, AND HOPEFULLY ABSORB, YEARS OF KNOWLEDGE WITHIN A FEW MINUTES TO A FEW HOURS. IF WE CHOOSE, WE DO NOT HAVE TO MAKE MISTAKES OR SUFFER UNNECESSARILY, WHEN WE AVAIL OURSELVES OF THE HARD-WON KNOWLEDGE OF OTHERS, WHOM WE TRUST.
One pivotal decision is knowing what to read and to whom to listen. Another significant decision is when to read, or listen to, contrarian information or contrarian views. Maybe we should be listening to contrarian information all the time? Reading and listening to contrarian views may change our minds, or may help us strengthen theContinue reading “THERE ARE NOT ENOUGH YEARS IN OUR LIVES IN ORDER TO LEARN AND UNDERSTAND EVERYTHING THAT WE NEED TO KNOW IN ORDER TO SURVIVE, LET ALONE BE SUCCESSFUL. THIS IS WHY WE LEVERAGE OUR LIMITED TIME AND KNOWLEDGE BY READING EXCELLENT BOOKS, WRITTEN BY AUTHORS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, AND TALENT. WE ALSO LISTEN TO AND SPEAK WITH THOSE WITH THESE SAME CHARACTERISTICS. WE EXPOSE OURSELVES, AND HOPEFULLY ABSORB, YEARS OF KNOWLEDGE WITHIN A FEW MINUTES TO A FEW HOURS. IF WE CHOOSE, WE DO NOT HAVE TO MAKE MISTAKES OR SUFFER UNNECESSARILY, WHEN WE AVAIL OURSELVES OF THE HARD-WON KNOWLEDGE OF OTHERS, WHOM WE TRUST.”
OFTEN, WE ARE NOT READY TO HEAR HELPFUL WISDOM, NEEDED ADVICE, OR PERTINENT INSIGHTS. HOW WE DISMISS THESE PERSONS’ HELPFULNESS, DETERMINES WHETHER OR NOT THEY WILL APPROACH US AGAIN WITH THE VALUABLE CONTENTS OF THESE AND FUTURE CONVERSATIONS.
Be insightful enough to remove our egos and become more gracious and thankful. Then go back, explain, apologize, and reinitiate these life-changing conversations. When we listen, understand that we can become anxious, overwhelmed, and embarrassed. Understand what is happening to you. Make no excuses, but explain to the speaker your internal conversation and feelings. CharlesContinue reading “OFTEN, WE ARE NOT READY TO HEAR HELPFUL WISDOM, NEEDED ADVICE, OR PERTINENT INSIGHTS. HOW WE DISMISS THESE PERSONS’ HELPFULNESS, DETERMINES WHETHER OR NOT THEY WILL APPROACH US AGAIN WITH THE VALUABLE CONTENTS OF THESE AND FUTURE CONVERSATIONS.”
SOME PEOPLE LEARN LIFE’S LESSONS BY READING, WATCHING, LISTENING, AND SPEAKING WITH OTHERS. OTHER PEOPLE LEARN THEIR LIFE LESSONS BY DOING AND EXPERIENCING (often, requiring repeated exposures). OUR PARENTS HOPE THAT THE FORMER IS ENOUGH FOR US, BUT MANY OF US SEEM TO RESPOND ONLY TO THE LATTER.
Charles Tadros, M.D. September 11, 2021 Saint Louis, Missouri
CARE ENOUGH TO LISTEN AND LISTEN LONG ENOUGH TO CARE.
Charles Tadros, M.D. May 2, 2021 Saint Louis, Missouri