Talk Less, Do More
An inability to stay quiet is one of the most conspicuous failings of
mankind.
– Walter Bagehot
Reduce your talking by 50% and
notice what happens to your concentration and productivity.
I read an interesting story. A
leading company advertised for a ‘walk in interview’ for a salesman. A lot of
candidates came and they were waiting in the hall, making a lot of noise
chitchatting, talking loudly on their mobile phone, etc. The whole room was
very noisy. But one candidate was very calm and kept observing, what was
happening in the room. At that time he heard a mild announcement, which said
that anyone who hears the announcement can come and collect the appointment
order. Others did not hear it since they were busy talking. He went inside and
collected the appointment order! All the other candidates accused him of
bribing the company to get appointed. But the General Manager came out and
explained that the announcement was meant to anyone, who heard the same and
since he only heard it, he only got appointed!
Now tell me: isn’t silence gold?
(From my book '365 Exciting Ways to Live')
N C Sridharan
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