Anecdotes that might help.
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I'm an okay listener, but I'm awesome at giving anecdotes to people when they have problems or are experiencing something unknown or unexpected.
Not everybody likes having the conversation turned away from their own problems, but sometimes you gotta hear about when my friend Johnny had something crazy similar happen to him. If you know how Johnny's story ended, maybe you'll get some clarity on how to change yours.
If I don't have an anecdote, I can still talk you through stuff!
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I talk too much, but I also know how to listen. This is the best way I know how to give life advice.