Nathan writes: “I’m neurodivergent. One common challenge I encounter is that like many individuals, I struggle with reading, processing new information, and effectively balancing complicated ideas.
Reading hasn’t always come quickly to me, especially with certain types of text, like academic writing that lacks a story. While I now enjoy reading and find it helpful, I sometimes become too aligned with the author’s perspective. This means I’m taking on their ideas and points of view and not necessarily challenging them authentically and thinking about what they mean to me.
A friend recently challenged me to think about different ways of gaining more information. I realised that a good idea might be to read multiple books about the same topic. This has been useful. It is allowing me to read four different books about one subject at the same time, while holding different points of view and challenging what I’m reading productively. I’ve also noticed that it’s sped up my comprehension and moved me away from getting stuck around certain ideas that I’ve found challenging.
Right now, I’m exploring the topic of communication and the role of silence in meaningful interactions. Silence, often overlooked, plays an integral part in helping others truly understand what we’re saying. It creates space for reflection, allowing us and the listener to process information more deeply. By embracing silence, we can make more transparent, thoughtful communication, ensuring that what’s being said is heard and truly understood.
If you’re interested, I’m reading four books:
- The Human Behind The Coach by Claire Pedrick MCC and Lucia Baldelli MCC
- How to Listen by Oscar Trimboli
- The Four Stages of Psychological Safety by Timothy R. Clark
- and Listen by Kathryn Mannix.
At first glance, these books appear different, but they explore the same core idea: how we connect, bring our authentic selves to conversations, and stay present without getting distracted. For example, in Oscar’s book, he offers practical advice on re-engaging in a conversation after losing focus. One suggestion is to notice the colour of the other person’s eyes. This simple technique has been beneficial for me in managing distractions and staying more engaged.
Do you think reading multiple books is useful? Have you tried it? I challenge you to try it, and I’d love to hear if it’s worked for you.
Want to hear more from these authors well, they have all been at the Coaching Inn:
Oscar Trimboli
https://thecoachinginn.podbean.com/e/how-to-listen-with-oscar-trimboli-1711631905
Kathryn Mannix
https://thecoachinginn.podbean.com/e/in-conversation-with-kathryn-mannix-listen
Timothy R. Clark
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-kufka-1667e06
Claire Pedrick MCC and Lucia Baldelli MCC
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