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#317 - Dan Lyons on STFU
Mar 16, 2023
Dan Lyons, NY Times-bestselling author, discusses his book STFU: THE POWER OF KEEPING YOUR MOUTH SHUT IN AN ENDLESSLY NOISY WORLD. Topics include talkaholism, impact on anxiety, shutting off technology, social media, health, work, parenting, love, emailing, leading by STFU, and the difficulty of listening.
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- Excessive talking can worsen anxiety and have negative effects on mental well-being.
- Technology plays a role in encouraging talkaholism and can impact societal well-being.
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The Power of Keeping Your Mouth Shut
Dan Lyons explores why some people talk too much and the physiological value of talking less.
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