Standard Directive 012: Think Before You Open Your Pie Hole
Oct 17, 2023
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The podcast discusses the importance of thinking before speaking and the consequences of not doing so, using the term 'shut your pie hole' as a reference in the seal teams.
Think before you speak to avoid wasting breath with unimportant comments.
Less talking leads to more impactful conversations and words that carry more weight.
Deep dives
Think before you talk
The podcast discusses the importance of thinking before speaking. The term 'shut your pie hole' is used to emphasize the idea that someone is trying to tell you to think before you talk. Just like pulling the trigger of a gun, once you say something, you cannot take it back. The speaker advises listeners to think about what their words would sound like if someone else said them, from other people's perspectives. By using this filter, one can avoid wasting breath and people's time with potentially unimportant or irrelevant comments.
The power of listening
The podcast highlights that the less one talks, the more people listen. By being mindful of what is said and only speaking when necessary, individuals can have a greater impact on those around them. The speaker suggests that using the 'think before you talk' filter not only benefits others but also benefits the speaker themselves. Through effective self-restraint, individuals can cultivate an environment where more meaningful conversations occur, and where their words carry more weight.