be quick to hear

James 1:19

"Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger;..."

Do you really listen to people?

I think one of the ways we can love people best is by truly listening to them, being quick to hear and slow to speak. Focusing on their words, not our own thoughts, and listening for their heart.

seriously, lets all decide to never pull the phone out during a date again...

These days inboxes, cell phones, tweets, notifications and multitasking make it easy to be very distracted, all the time. Not to mention the selfish nature of the human race that would like to turn every conversation into one about ourselves.

I believe the discipline of listening is key to personal and business relationships as well as consumer and social media marketing.

Not to mention... prayer.

With friends, co-workers, my wife and with God - I find myself being quick to speak and slow to listen. Forgive me.

This is something I'm working on, and I challenge you to do the same.

Remember that the person standing or sitting in front of you is always the most important in the world at that moment. Make them feel that way.