Be open to other people’s opinions. 

Instead of immediately disregarding what they have to say and beginning your attack, listen. Hear them out. 

Why do you believe what you believe? 

Maybe you’ve researched the topic. You hang around people who feel the same way. Maybe your parents influenced you. 

The problem is you’ve only been on one side. You’ve always heard the same thing.

Listen to different opinions. Be open to changing your mind.

Your opinions should evolve over time. 

Winning an argument isn’t the goal. The goal is to genuinely listen and be open to someone’s perspective.

Listen to their point of view to understand where they’re coming from instead of listening to answer.

The next conversation you have where someone feels differently than you about a topic pause, listen, digest what they’re saying, and then answer.

“Too often we enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought.” – John F. Kennedy