Sign in with Facebook
Jay Merrill
https://www.goodreads.com/moralinfluencer
“Reading an hour a day is only 4% of your day. But that 4% will put you at the top of your field within 10 years. Find the time.”
―
―
“For man, when perfected, is the best of animals, but, when separated from law and justice, he is the worst of all; since armed injustice is the more dangerous, and he is equipped at birth with the arms of intelligence and with moral qualities which he may use for the worst ends. Wherefore, if he have not virtue, he is the most unholy and the most savage of animals, and the most full of lust and gluttony. But justice is the bond of men in states, and the administration of justice, which is the determination of what is just, is the principle of order in political society.”
― Politics
― Politics
“The purpose of influence is to "speak up for those who have no influence." (Pr.31:8) It's not about you.”
―
―
“People are generally better persuaded by the reasons which they have themselves discovered than by those which have come into the mind of others.”
― Pensées
― Pensées
“14 Ways to Become an Incredible Listener
1. Be present and provide your undivided attention.
2. Seek first to understand, then to be understood.
3. Listen attentively and respond appropriately.
4. Minimize or eliminate distractions.
5. Focus your attention and energy with singleness of purpose on what the other person is saying.
6. Quiet your mind and suspend your thoughts to make room in your head to hear what is said—in the moment!
7. Ask questions and demonstrate empathy.
8. Use your body language and nonverbal cues constructively and pay attention to theirs.
9. Follow the rhythm of their speech; hear their tone.
10. Repeat and summarize what you have heard them say to confirm understanding.
11. Be open-minded and non-defensive.
12. Respond rather than react.
13. Be respectful, calm, and positive.
14. Try to resolve conflicts, not win them.”
― The Art of Communication: 8 Ways to Confirm Clarity & Understanding for Positive Impact
1. Be present and provide your undivided attention.
2. Seek first to understand, then to be understood.
3. Listen attentively and respond appropriately.
4. Minimize or eliminate distractions.
5. Focus your attention and energy with singleness of purpose on what the other person is saying.
6. Quiet your mind and suspend your thoughts to make room in your head to hear what is said—in the moment!
7. Ask questions and demonstrate empathy.
8. Use your body language and nonverbal cues constructively and pay attention to theirs.
9. Follow the rhythm of their speech; hear their tone.
10. Repeat and summarize what you have heard them say to confirm understanding.
11. Be open-minded and non-defensive.
12. Respond rather than react.
13. Be respectful, calm, and positive.
14. Try to resolve conflicts, not win them.”
― The Art of Communication: 8 Ways to Confirm Clarity & Understanding for Positive Impact
Christian Theological/Philosophical Book Club
— 1902 members
— last activity Dec 27, 2025 06:15PM
The primary guidelines for this group are a sincere love for the true God of the Bible and a commitment to relying on the Word of God (the Bible) as t ...more
Goodreads Authors/Readers
— 55959 members
— last activity 4 hours, 47 min ago
This group is dedicated to connecting readers with Goodreads authors. It is divided by genres, and includes folders for writing resources, book websit ...more
Theologize me!
— 3 members
— last activity Dec 16, 2019 02:29AM
Reviews and discussions about the best theological and philosophical books for serious thinkers.
Jay’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Jay’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
249 books
|
5,766 friends
3,220 books
|
61 friends
14,574 books
|
91 friends
293 books
|
49 friends
525 books
|
296 friends
6,910 books
|
3,547 friends
147 books
|
3,119 friends
430 books
|
17 friends
More friends…
Favorite Genres
History and Non-fiction
Polls voted on by Jay
Lists liked by Jay
