Admire Quote by Mark Goulston
“The best way to learn to be present and develop presence is to have the experience of someone you respect and admire being present with and for you.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast with Mark Goulston, 2022
Presence is cultivated by observing and sharing time with a respected, attentive person, which teaches you how to be fully engaged yourself.
In simple terms: Learn presence by watching a respected person be present.
Key Takeaway
Seek mentors who model attentiveness.
Themes
mindfulness
learning
relationships
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
advice
psychology
When to use this quote
- coaching sessions
- team meetings
- family gatherings
- therapy
Key Concepts
empathy
modeling
social learning
Questions to Reflect On
- Who can you spend time with to model presence?
- How does their attentiveness affect your own focus?
A Different Perspective
Presence may be limited if the mentor is unavailable or insincere.
