As a speaker I got to connect with the indulgence of being active listened to.  I will remember how I felt in the conversation and how I feel about conversing with Brian in the future.

On the flip side, I couldn't believe how much of a struggle it was to be an active listener.  I felt my mind was in a curious mindset but while I didn't use direct autobiographical questions/comments (e.g. "Hey, I felt similar to that when I was a young entrepreneur.  How is it different for you?") it snuck itself into my shotgun questions.

In hindsight I think my contributing personality kept wanting to "say something"/"offer something" and it was really hard to be an active participant and a good listener at the same time.

Here's to a lifelong practice!

-tony