Such awesome insight man. Love it.
The school thing, I agree. Look, it's not that the teacher is necessarily right, but simply just the fact that they are older than the student should be enough to just listen. Out of respect.
I totally think what you said about listening is so powerful. I am a big culprit of jumping the gun. I have a very fast-paced way of thinking, and I'm very 'to the point'. So for me, it's super tough to listen to everything someone has to say.. But I also know it's the right thing to do, and that I would want them to do the same for me if I am talking. So for that, I am trying to train myself to follow my advice, and just keep quiet until I have something valid to say.
Thanks for this. Talk soon.