Talk less, listen more
March 19, 2023 | Miscellany
Author Dan Lyons had a bit on CBS Sunday Morning about talking less and listening more. He explained how social media interactions force over-talking and promote the belief that success is measured by attracting attention. Truly successful and powerful people talk less but with more intent, and listen more.
Watch it here: https://www.cbsnews.com/video/stfu-author-dan-lyons-says-talk-less-listen-more/
It made me think of the old saying:
Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak and to remove all doubt.
Maurice Switzer, Mrs. Goose, Her Book
I’m going to shut up now.