We need to rediscover the lost art of listening

We need to rediscover the lost art of listening

I have long believed that most people could sail effortlessly through life without the benefit of a high school education. This notion is based on the fact that I still use most of what I learned in elementary school but next to nothing I studied or read about beyond the eighth grade. It’s true; the 3 R’s cover most basic life-skills. After that the focus is mainly on academic achievement and is largely preparation for university or a specialize…