Often, as I mentioned earlier, people worry that they need to up their ante to impress, like a reality TV or Instagram story star. You can draw others in by being interested (Susan Cain explores this beautifully in her bestseller, Quiet). Instead of worrying about performing, attentively listening is a gift. Ultimately, we all want to feel seen and heard. While any one of us can satisfy an urge for entertainment with thousands of channels replete with gifted performers and comedians, your wholehearted attention is something only you can offer.
