50 MIND HACKS: No1 Active Listening

Welcome to 50 Mind Hacks, the show where we explore simple, science-backed ways to think clearer, lead better, and live a more fulfilling life. I’m Manoj, and today’s episode—Mind Hack #1: Active Listening—is one that can transform your relationships, your team results, and your daily interactions faster than almost any other skill.

If you’ve ever walked away from a conversation thinking, “I said everything I wanted… so why didn’t it land?”—this episode is for you. And if you’ve ever felt unheard, misunderstood, or frustrated by meetings that go in circles, active listening is the bridge between talk and true connection.

By the end of today’s session, you’ll know:

What active listening really is—and what it isn’t

The science behind why it works

A practical framework you can use in any conversation—at home, on site, in the office, or in community meetings

A real case study showing how a couple turned their relationship around with this one skill

And a 7‑day challenge to lock the habit in