Communication is a skill that you can learn. It’s like riding a bicycle or typing. If you’re willing to work at it, you can rapidly improve the quality of evry part of your life.

Meaning of the quote

Communication is something you can get better at, just like learning to ride a bike or type on a computer. If you practice and work at it, you can quickly improve how well you communicate with others, which can help make your whole life better.

About Brian Tracy

Brian Tracy is a renowned Canadian-American motivational speaker and self-development author. He has written over 80 books that have been translated into dozens of languages. Some of his popular titles include ‘Earn What You’re Really Worth’, ‘Eat That Frog!’, and ‘The Psychology of Achievement’.

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