The Ten to One Rule of Communication

Communication is PERSONAL.

It has to be, it can be no other way.

When we communicate to anyone it is always either about us, or about them.

Try this experiment for a few days and see if it doesn't give you a new awareness to life, your problems, and the problems of others.

Listen to ten words for every one word you speak.

You don't need to actually count the words out, but become aware of your actions to speak more than you listen.

We all do it. Let's face it. Our life is about us, and we want to tell everyone about it. Avoid this.
Most people feel the same way, they may show some concern for what you are telling them but remember your life is about you, and they feel the same way about their life.
It is about them and they want to tell you about it.

When you listen more than you speak you become the world's greatest listener, confidante, and friend.

What a way to live. The feelings you will receive from being that special person to others will far out weigh whatever you wanted to share with them. Surprisingly enough there will come a point in the relationship that they will be there for you in a stronger way than before just because of you willingness to listen to them.

The Ten to One Rule of Communication.

Try it.