Effective listening is more than simply avoiding the bad habit of interrupting others while they are speaking or finishing their sentences. It's being content to listen to the entire thought of someone rather than waiting impatiently for your chance to… — Richard Carlson Copy Share Image
“Criticism, like swearing, is actually nothing more than a bad habit.” — Richard Carlson Copy Share Image
...when you let go of your expectations, when you accept life as it is, you're free.To hold on is to be serious and uptight.… — Richard Carlson Copy Share
“I’m merely talking about learning to be less bothered by the actions of people.” — Richard Carlson Copy Share
“slowing down your responses and becoming a better listeners aids you in becoming a more peaceful person” — Richard Carlson Copy Share
Life is a process--just one thing after another. When you lose it, just start again. — Richard Carlson Copy Share
What interferes with this peaceful feeling is our expectation of reciprocity. — Richard Carlson Copy Share
One of the most dynamic and significant changes you can make in your life is to make the commitment to drop all negative references… — Richard Carlson Copy Share
Minding your own business . . . includes [avoiding] eavesdropping, gossiping, talking behind other people's backs, and analyzing or trying to figure out other people. — Richard Carlson Copy Share
If, however, you take a moment to observe how you actually feel immediately after you criticise someone, you'll notice that you will feel a… — Richard Carlson Copy Share
“In our relationships, weatherproofing typically plays itself out like this: You meet someone and all is well. You are attracted to his or her… — Richard Carlson Copy Share
“Get Comfortable Not Knowing There once was a village that had among its people a very wise old man. The villagers trusted this man… — Richard Carlson Copy Share
The trick is to be grateful when your mood is high and graceful when it is low. — Richard Carlson Copy Share
Retirement can and will be a glorious time in your life. You'll love the freedom and ability to try new things. It's a new… — Richard Carlson Copy Share
