Stating the Obvious

Throughout much of this conference you're going to hear people state obvious things. Sometimes, they'll even tell you that _they_ think what they're saying is obvious. Why are they saying them at all, then?

It's _obvious_ there must be more to the story, so let's examine what we mean by "obvious". You'll leave this talk encouraged and ready to apply what you've learned to better empathize with others. Through application, you'll see growth in both your professional and personal life.

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128. Ernie Miller https://ernie.io erniemiller WHAT IS MY “WHY?”
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138. Ernie Miller https://ernie.io erniemiller THESE WERE SOME OF MY STORIES.
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