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Be an Active Participant

Name: Be an Active Participant
Uploaded: 2024-03-08T14:00:36+00:00
Duration: 27 s
Channel: Matt Vaadi
Description: In this brief monologue, the speaker reflects on how feeling that an event was a waste of time often stems from personal disengagement—being on the…

8 Mar 2024 · 0 min

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In this brief monologue, the speaker reflects on how feeling that an event was a waste of time often stems from personal disengagement—being on the phone, checking email, or stepping out for calls. They emphasize that genuine presence—listening to speakers, asking questions, taking notes, and staying focused on the event’s purpose—dramatically increases the value derived from attending.

This is a big one for me because anytime I feel like an event was a waste of time, if I look back, I, you know, I'm being honest with myself, I realize I was completely disengaged. I was on the phone, I was checking email, I was going into the hallway to take phone calls. I just wasn't present. When you actually take the time to listen to the speakers, to ask questions of the people around you, to take notes and stay focused on why you're attending, the value increases drastically.