Connecting Quote by Mark Goulston
“Be more interested than interesting.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Power of Listening, 2015
Being genuinely interested in others creates deeper connections than trying to be interesting yourself.
In simple terms: Interest beats trying to impress.
Key Takeaway
Listen more, talk less.
Themes
relationships
empathy
communication
Mood
warm
engaging
Type
advisory
motivational
When to use this quote
- networking events
- team meetings
- friendship building
Key Concepts
active listening
social dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you show genuine curiosity?
- What topics excite others that you can explore?
A Different Perspective
Being interesting can feel forced.
![“I went to a mosque in Philadelphia with [my wife] in December 24, 1999. And we we went to this mosque in Philly, and I just had such a strong reaction to the prayer. And I was really emotionally - I felt really grounded at that time. And so to be in this prayer and the imam is doing the prayer in…” quote by Mahershala Ali](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d31/mahershala-ali-6687_attention_i-went-to-a-mosque-in-philadelphia-with_3083.jpg)
![“My emotional investment started when I read the first scene of the actual drama [45 Years]. I can't explain it, there's no logic to it, but the notion of one's youth that somehow comes back but is gone, a man of my age connecting to that timing of life.” quote by Tom Courtenay](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/6a3/tom-courtenay-34985_age_my-emotional-investment-started-when-i-r_73411.jpg)