Have you noticed that most people prefer talking rather than listening to others? Why is that? Because their own world and their own life feel more important to them than anyone else’s.
Most of us think we’re listening, but often we’re:
Mentally crafting our reply
Rushing to jump in with our own story
When we do not listen, we tend to overtalk, and when we overtalk, we often:
Say things we later regret
Overshare without meaning to
Come across as scattered or self-focused
Miss valuable insights from the other side
Dilute the impact of what does matter
And here’s the core truth:
When we say little and measure our words, those words carry weight. Choosing our words carefully gives them power.
When we say too much, the essence gets lost in a sea of unnecessary noise.
A few small changes can transform how we switch from talking too much to listening to others:
Pause before responding
Ask clarifying questions
Focus on understanding, not replying
Let silence exist for a moment—it creates clarity
People who speak less often leave a stronger impression. Not because they’re quiet, but because they’re intentional. Their words aren’t drowned out—they stand out.