Alain de Botton: Lessons on Love and Life
A Life of Greatness
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The Vicious Circle of Not Being Listened To
The cycle of not being listened to leads to individuals being unable to listen to others. Listening requires putting aside one's own needs, but those who haven't been listened to urgently need to enter the conversation to take care of their ego needs. This behavior is not exhibited by individuals whose egos have been endlessly stroked, but rather those who feel neglected. The so-called narcissist is characterized by fragility rather than inveterate belief in themselves. Therefore, it's always the opposite of what it seems.
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