I don't usually listen well, but find when I do force myself to listen, I'm improving my listening skills. At least that is my attempt, and just thought I learned better by actually reading and not listening. Maybe reading gives more control to skip areas or it's faster? IDK. Boy, we are a complicated lot! Even when we occasionally listen to Prairie Home Companion on NPR/public radio.... I've always felt that way...that listening skills are improved. Guess I knew I had focus issues before I knew I had focus issues. Lol. Not diagnosed ADD, but highly suspect it.