We do a lot of talking. Commanding. Ordering. Bossing. Directing. If we spent a portion of that time thinking, we'd be far more productive. Even more likeable. There is a time for quiet. For contemplation. To cool down. To prepare for action or thought or diagnosis. Quiet often brings a peace of its own; a time to reflect, to strengthen, to forgive. Try this thought: "I want to inhibit my speech today. I want to find out what happens when I'm more introspective and less extraverted in my activities."

We do a lot of talking. Commanding. Ordering. Bossing.

Directing. If we spent a portion of that time thinking, we'd be far more productive. Even more likeable.

There is a time for quiet. For contemplation. To cool down.

To prepare for action or thought or diagnosis. Quiet often

brings a peace of its own; a time to reflect, to strengthen,

to forgive.

Try this thought:

"I want to inhibit my speech today. I want to find out what

happens when I'm more introspective and less extraverted

in my activities."

I have been offline for several weeks as I drove

a 16-ft Penske truck from Las Vegas to NY State.

X is work. Y is play. Z is keep your mouth shut."

--Albert Einstein

Loren Ekroth ©2010, all rights reserved

Loren Ekroth, Ph.D. is a specialist in human communication and a national expert on conversation for business and social life.