Through life we have to connect with all sorts of people from all walks of life. Family, friends, co-workers, superiors, supermarket workers, service staff, and so the list goes on.
Sometimes we connect really well with people, and other times it feels like something is lacking.
On those occasions where you have trouble connecting – who do you hold responsible?
Chances are, you hold the other person responsible. Maybe they just aren’t as intelligent as you are. Or witty. Or funny.
However, if you are able to meet with every person where they are at. Whether they are the smartest person or the dimmest. If you are able to connect with them. And make them feel seen and heard, then that is the test of real intelligence, more than anything else.
When you meet someone new, instead of thinking “is this person worth my time”, turn it around, and think…
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Bright, shiny objects! 
What do you think?