Words of Wisdom — July 22, 2014

Hemingway on Listening

“I like to listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most people never listen.” – Ernest Hemingway

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“I like to listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most people never listen.”

– Ernest Hemingway

A weekly newsletter featuring the biggest ideas from the smartest people

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