STAY MUTE WHILE YOU LET YOUR ACTIONS DO THE TALKING
How predictable are you ? Are you an individual who the next person beside you can easily know your next move by not even reading the mind . I as an individual like to make moves on a stealth mode. Doing less of the talking and more of the doing is what I’ve accustomed myself to over the years .
You’ve got plans. I’ve got plans too. And each of us is aspiring to accomplish those goals and plans. For some, the priorities may be focused and crystal clear; for others, the ideas could still be somewhat blur or hazy, little more than a vague notion of what they want to happen.
Regardless of what stage your goal or plan is in, there’s always the vile temptation to talk about it right ?
Naturally we individuals tend to feel the urge to want to tell others what’s going on, bring them up to speed, just by sharing what we’re doing and working on.
Yeah! It’s all fun to let others know what has gotten you excited and energized but at what expense really ? Needless to say there are some downsides to all this effortless sharing and discussion. It takes up energy, focus, and above all time.
Word on the street says “ talk is cheap” .,Ultimately this adage has been proven true. It’s easy talking about what we’re going to do. Simply ruminating on future success does not even require us to get out of the chair to start with . We need to focus our attention on results. We should strive for less talk and more action.
We should catch ourselves, pausing to review things like does the news, update, or information that we’re itching to share even make sense in the current conversation? Is it helpful for the other individuals involved to hear what I plan on saying? Will it build them up or encourage them in their goals? Silent, attentive listening may be the most reasonable course of action. We don’t have to share everything. Mute is cute, trust me .
The problem with always talking about your goals and priorities is that conversations always become about you ultimately by default .
There’s limited room for other people, even folks in your community who you care for deeply. I feel this is where narcissism comes in the picture. We all want to be the star actor in a dramatic screenplay called “My Life” but newsflash that focus is neither essential nor relevant to most of the rest of the world. I mean no one really cares , it’s a cold world .
Everyone else is dealing with their goals, problems, interests, and stress. If we make our interactions always about what we’re up to, there’s minimal room for others. We should always remember and pay attention to the golden rule of “none of this (whatever it is )is about you. None of us is the center of the universe.”
In the first place why does an individual consistently put in lot of work on a particular goal? Is one in it for the approval of others? Or does one’s goal and priority mean something deeply personal to you? Truth be told ; If you are going to sustain your energy for a particular endeavor over the long haul, the interest and attention of others cannot be your primary source of motivation.
Other people have their interests and priorities to attend to; they cannot be your constant cheerleader each moment. Your motivation needs to be more intrinsic, something that you hold to even when others have moved on.
It’s acceptable to have a bit of mystery in your life. A primary character trait to foster one that is always in style is humility. Humility is a skill that can be deliberately crafted or won through hard trial.
Truly surprising someone with the results of something you’ve been working on for some time perhaps years, that you haven’t widely broadcasted, will always be a satisfying sneak attack. You can then talk about what you’ve done, not what you plan to do.
The world, our lives, and our goals require less discussion, less waiting, less permission, and more action.
If you’re going to speak about a goal or new venture, keep it to selected few individuals. Just don’t merely broadcast or advertise; if you bring it up to someone, involve them. Actively ask for their insight, opinions, or feedback. Don’t talk only to hear yourself talk. We don’t need to tell folks what we plan to do. Let’s show them what we’ve done.
Moving forward, are you in the habit of continually telling others about what you’re going to do?
Start today, and do one thing to get moving on your idea or goal. Don’t worry if no one else ever knows about it , I mean plan on telling no one.
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