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In spite of a wide range of different subjects getting taught at school, some of the most important things needed to be learnt in life are left out. One example of this is the education system's lack of a curriculum that embraces the teaching of effective communication. Effective communication plays a crucial role when it comes to our personal effectiveness in life. Like jigsaw puzzle pieces joining up creating the big picture, effective communication brings together so many different things: Great relationships with family, friends and colleagues or the use of it in projects or for other achievements... Communication essentially consists of speaking and listening. Speaking Can you really be 'in the moment,' speak with clarity, inspire, resolve conflicts or simply just keep communications running smoothly? If you can then you're pretty darn good at communication, making yourself clearly understood... Listening Remember, essentially communication is speaking and listening. Given this, then it can be said that listening makes up 50% of our communication so it is crucially important, while underestimated. Listening isn't just a case of getting wind of a bunch of words that comes your way and making sense of them. What you may actually get when listening to someone is only your interpretation limited to a viewpoint. For instance, a salesman's interpretation when listening will be limited to hearing what favours him selling his product. In the case of a mother her interpretation when listening, say, will be limited to what might benefit her child... There are indeed countless situations where we only hear what we want to. Sometimes, because of this we miss opportunities. The punch line is to realize you may at least at times have a limited viewpoint and make sure you have an interpretative listening for effectiveness and opportunity. Achievement Whether it's for relationships, winning trophies or career advancement... etc., achievement consists of 3 things. Like 3 jigsaw puzzle pieces joining together forming the big picture achievement is made up of: 1. A goal - What is it you want to achieve? Remember, it is crucial here to be specific and measureable: What is it that will confirm your achievement? By when..? 2. Communication - Whatever it is you want to achieve involves communication along the way. 3. Fulfilment - The chosen goal involving communication is your structure for fulfilment. -There you have it. This is the foundation for effective communication and its crucial importance in life handling. What is it you intend to achieve? I hope that this has inspired you to look further into this subject. If you liked reading this article then go to www.NewParadigm.ws for more related articles including a free download PDF. NewParadigm is a portal to transformation, consciousness, spirituality, mind, body, health, alternative media and much more... Hosted by Paul A Philips. Once again the link is: http://www.newparadigm.ws/
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