The day I became a better communicator … was the day I realised misunderstandings were my fault.

In the past, if I wrote something or said something my audience didn’t understand, I assumed it was because they were too stupid to appreciate my genius. 

One day, though, I realised I was to blame for not explaining my ideas clearly. 

That inspired me to learn how to become a better writer and speaker, by learning how to communicate more clearly.

You should do the same.

The first step? Admitting you’re to blame for miscommunications.