“Think all you speak, but speak not all you think. Thoughts are your own; your words are so no more.”

—Patrick Delany, 18th Century Irish clergyman

Image from Unsplash by Kai Pilger

When and with whom have you learned the lesson, Silence is Golden?

Where and with whom have you learned, Loose Lips Sink Ships?

These days, it is not just the spoken word that can get us in trouble.
How many emails, texts, tweets, and posts do you put out each day?
How much time do you take before you speak or hit send?

Before you dig your own grave with your tongue or your digits, consider the wisdom in the acronym W.A.I.T. which stand for Why Am I Talking?.

Where would a few strategically placed reminders of this idea help you make sure your inner voice is not always expressed through your external speakers?

EXERCISE:

Select a close family member, friend, or colleague with whom your intention and efforts will make the biggest difference.

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