It starts with the writer-it's a familiar dictum, but somehow it keeps getting forgotten along the way. No film-maker, irrespective of his electronic bag of tricks, can ever afford to forget his commitment to the written word.
Steven SpielbergRead
From a very young age, my parents taught me the most important lesson of my whole life: They taught me how to listen. They taught me how to listen to everybody before I made up my own mind. When you listen, you learn. You absorb like a sponge - and your life becomes so much better than when you are just trying to be listened to all the time.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Listening is crucial for learning and personal growth.
In this quote, Steven Spielberg emphasizes the importance of listening as a foundational skill for understanding others and gaining knowledge. He reflects on the life lesson imparted by his parents, highlighting that active listening enriches one's experiences and perspectives, leading to a more fulfilling life compared to always seeking attention for oneself.
Themes
ListeningLearningGrowthLife LessonsUnderstanding
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about personal development, I shared Spielberg's quote to highlight the value of listening.
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