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“I Don’t Need to Be Liked, I Need to Listen”

Daily writing prompt
What’s the first impression you want to give people?

I used to try to get people to like me.

Now I just try to feel good — meaning I listen more attentively.

Before, I listened so I could find something to joke about, to keep things light, to make sure people liked me.

Now, I think people feel that I can be intense.

Maybe it’s because I don’t like to lose eye contact.

I want people to know I’m listening.

And I try to shut up more.



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