Say Less, Listen More

“The more you say, the more likely you are to say something foolish.” -Robert Greene

We’ve heard before that the inexperienced and fearful talk to reassure themselves.

Ever say something and instantly regret it? It probably added no value to the conversation and/or just made ya feel silly for saying anything at all.

During conversations, most people are going to vent out their feelings or thoughts to you. And most times, they are not asking for advice or your opinion.

“Do you just need to vent or are you looking for some advice?”

The ability to listen, to deliberately keep out of a convo is rare because it’s hard. Yet it’s through silence that we build strength and self-sufficiency.

In order to listen more and talk less…

We give others the space and time to express themselves.

We are 100% present with the person in front of us.

We work to understand what the other is communicating.

We listen without labeling right or wrong.

We only provide insight or advice if asked.

We say less and listen more.

“Silence is a lesson learned from the many sufferings in life” -Seneca