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When I Interrupt

Catch it, don't beat yourself up over it.

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What this is for

Interrupting happens fast, before you notice — and then it feels like proof you don't care what people say.

When to use it

Right after you notice you've talked over someone, or before a conversation you know gets exciting.

What you leave with

A tiny in-the-moment move plus one line to use afterwards.

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A young child playing with blocks at a kitchen counter while an adult works behind them

Why Is It So Hard to Listen When Something Else Is Happening?

The teacher is talking. So is the kid next to you, the hallway outside, and the poster you keep re-reading. Here's what's really going on when too many things want your attention at once.

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