Because Quote by Jackie Joyner-Kersee

“I learned to listen and listen very well. It helped me athletically and in the classroom as well. The person who talks a lot or talks over people misses out because they weren't listening.” quote by Jackie Joyner-Kersee — Download Open image

“I learned to listen and listen very well. It helped me athletically and in the classroom as well. The person who talks a lot or talks over people misses out because they weren't listening.”

Jackie Joyner-Kersee

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