A Moment of Clarity from March 7, 2011: 

Do you talk too much? 

Take an inventory of the most powerful people on the planet and you’ll notice that they’re often individuals of few words. 

They know that like anything in abundance, the more they talk the less valuable their words become. Things that are scarce are more likely to be considered important and significant.

Consider how we often think about those who talk too much:

1. Insecure. Those of many words may use them to reassure themselves.
2. Lacking clarity. Many words may be a sign of uncertainty or confusion.
3. Defensive. To paraphrase a line from Hamlet, “Me thinks thou protests too much.”
4. Selfish. Monopolizing the conversation can be a form of control or a power ploy.

This week resolve to speak less. Choose your words more carefully. When you do speak, use shorter sentences. Slow down. And remember that actions speak much louder than words.

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Bill Esteb, a passionate chiropractic advocate since 1981, brings a fresh perspective to the profession as Patient Media’s creative director and co-founder of Perfect Patients. With 13 insightful books examining the doctor-patient relationship, he inspires chiropractors worldwide as a chiropractic speaker, through his chiropractor coaching program, and consulting. Since 1999 Monday Morning Motivation has been emailed weekly to over 10,000 subscribers, sparking breakthroughs across the chiropractic community.

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