Extreme Listening: Jonathan Rivera on Why Disagreement Sparks Growth

Enough-ism

"Change doesn't happen from leaders or the people with the most followers. It's sometimes the people with the most anonymity who create the most change." -- Jonathan Rivera, a minimalist and conversational activist. Jonathan uses a technique called “extreme listening”. Here, he engages openly with people he disagrees with to find commonality. Jonathan brings people together who have different mindsets to sit together at a table and share their perspectives. His mission? To encourage others to learn why someone’s unique experiences shape what they think and how they feel about certain topics and issues. It's not about focusing on differences, he says, but on common ground. One of Jonathan's most memorable experiences was meeting a politician he didn’t see eye-to-eye on. “Even though I disagreed with him on a lot of what he said, I was still able to find commonality and something we both shared a passion on. I left the conversation with a friend,” he tells Enough-ism. Learn more about conversational activism and extreme listening in this unforgettable episode of Enough-ism. And follow our guest Jonathan on Instagram @jonathan.k.rivera --- Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/zayner/falling License code: RZBKS25VKRH3FS6V — This minimalist wants more. Enough-ism is about having enough, already. The world is experiencing an awakening. This podcast about mindfulness, meditation, and minimalism is your modern toolkit to keep your spirit right and your soul bright. One candle can light a fire. About the author: Yugen Bond is a metaphysics writer and reiki master who once despised meditation, had both too much and nothing to wear, and didn't know how to slow down her thoughts. What a journey it's been. Time to share it with the world, especially with you. Can’t get enough of Enough-ism? Follow @IAmEnoughism and visit IAmEnoughism.com | Buy the "Enough-ism: This Minimalist Wants More" e-book now on Amazon Kindle. For business inquiries, guest requests, and speaking engagements, email [e-mail].