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We live in the age of the self, where narcissism and lack of empathy are at an all-time high. Whether it's the myriad alternatives to a conversation, insecurity or the disproportionate attention some people receive on social networks, the problems of others don't tend to resonate with us.

However, this doesn't have to be a bad thing, quite the contrary. If everyone is immersed in their own world, developing a personality that is willing to listen to others can be the difference between a mediocre speaker and a charismatic person.

You see, I used to be a reserved and shy person (I'm still shy at times) who didn't dare to talk to other people, putting them on a pedestal. Then, when I went to college, I was forced to interact with others. How did I do it?

Well, I just applied two things:

• I started asking questions and letting others do the talking.
• I was sincerely interested in what they said.

In this way, I was able to make friends easily and in the course, venture to experiment with other social techniques.

I hope this post can open your eyes to the importance of listening to other people, something that will not only give you a better connection with the world, but also allow you to hear really interesting stories.