Core Criteria

I had a chat with Hong Teck briefly yesterday. It started with a question if I've a date this Thursday, Valentine's day. I replied saying yes but it's with a girlfriend. Our conversation went on and Hong Teck asked about my core criteria for my life partner. After sharing what my core criteria is (Being a listener), he pleasantly surprised me by sending me a document as a closure to our conversation.

"Just thinking about what will make the greatest difference…

1. Work on how you speak to people so that they will enjoy listening to you. (eg. Your honesty, your careful selection of words). Make this a personal quality that people will find valuable... Major on the major and this will be prime personal development.
2. Then be thankful to God for people who are already great listeners in your life. Write it down, journal them and let them know. Faithful to them and appreciate them. God will bring more of these people to you."

What I appreciated most was when he shared from his own experience in his marriage with Mag & definitely also because he took time to "listen".