Don’t fault the restaurateur for talking about the business of food every time you see her. Her intensity is what makes her good at what she does.

Don’t fault the athlete for talking about the game, the activist for talking about politics, the doctor for talking about healthcare, or the pastor for talking about Jesus.

We talk about what’s top of mind.

Listen with patience and curiosity. And be delighted by how much focus people bring to the topics they love.