I’m trying to be a good guy in a stressed out world.

I think (a lot) about marriage, fatherhood, character, and leadership. I write for people who strive to be good and want to contribute at home, work, and in their communities.

Coming to you with love from Detroit, Michigan.

Next-Level Listening: What My Oldest Son Taught Me

Next-Level Listening: What My Oldest Son Taught Me

Friends,

The most life-changing lesson I learned while writing Character by Choice is this: listening is the most important skill we can cultivate.

When we truly listen, we discover the extraordinary in others. That discovery grows into love. And love—bigger than ourselves—gives us the courage to become better people. Better people make the world more vibrant, joyous, and trusting.

But here’s what my son taught me today: listening is just the first step. The real magic happens when we prove we’re listening—when we leave no doubt that someone has our full attention.

That’s what makes someone a next-level listener. And it’s how love blossoms.

I share this insight—and the powerful conversation with my son that inspired it—on this week’s episode of Muscle Memory. Check it out, and share if it resonates with you.

With love from Detroit,
Neil

If you enjoyed this post, you'll probably like my new book - Character By Choice: Letters on Goodness, Courage, and Becoming Better on Purpose. For more details, visit https://www.neiltambe.com/CharacterByChoice.

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