The person who talks a lot or talks over people misses out because they weren’t listening.

I learned to listen and listen very well.  It helped me athletically and in the classroom as well.

Jackie Joyner-Kersee (both 1962) is an American track and field athlete.  Her prowess has been recognized by her excellence in the heptathlon and long jump.  Competing in four different summer Olympiads, she received three gold, one silver, and two bronze medals.