The Surprising Power of Saying Less: How I Transformed My Communication Forever
In meetings, I would explain every angle of an idea. In emails, I would cover every possible objection before anyone raised them. In conversations with my wife about something as simple as weekend plans, I would lay out all the options, pros and cons included, before she could even respond.
One evening, after I’d spent several minutes explaining why I thought we should try a new restaurant—citing reviews, parking availability, and the menu’s kid-friendly options – she looked at me and said, “Ryan, you could have just asked if I wanted to try somewhere new.”
