英語リスニングテスト-2026-07-22-上級

One of my favorite conversations happened with someone whose opinions were completely different from mine. Instead of trying to win the argument, we became curious about each other's experiences. I left realizing that understanding another person's perspective doesn't require abandoning your own beliefs; it simply requires humility and genuine interest.

Whenever I mentor younger colleagues, I'm reminded that encouragement and expectations can coexist. Believing in someone's potential doesn't mean ignoring their mistakes; it means helping them see that mistakes are temporary while growth is ongoing.

I used to believe confidence came before taking action. Now I think it's usually the other way around. Confidence often grows little by little each time we attempt something despite uncertainty. Waiting until we feel completely ready might mean waiting forever.