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Talk Less, Listen More, Change the World
Loquaciousness is not all it’s cracked up to be. Yes, we love children who are naturally verbal because we know this is indicative of…
Loquaciousness is not all it’s cracked up to be. Yes, we love children who are naturally verbal because we know this is indicative of higher intelligence (intellectual, social, and emotional) and may give them a distinct advantage as they grow older. But more important, in my opinion is the ability to increase your listening skills as a way to improve your mind and increase your personal development. I refer to this as the “talk less, listen more, change the world” phenomenon.
On a personal level, I have found that I am more talkative around people I know and like, and in situations where I have something to add to the conversation and discussion. I’m an introvert and have little to say when I am first introduced to strangers or am in a group where I have little knowledge or experience around the topic being discussed. If I am asked a question I will answer, but I typically preface my comments by saying that I am only expressing my opinion and it is not based on fact.
So, how can you learn more about this strategy of “talk less, listen more, change the world”? Practice. Every day I look for ways to learn more from others so that I may internalize the arguments presented and take the time to…
