TOW: Shaddup

You know, I know what people say about me. Eh heh. I talk too much.

I do.

I know.


But, you know, it's not all I do. I also listen, as well. Because, you know, I like having good conversations, and I just like talking to people in general, and talking about what matters to people, what they like, what they don't like, etc. I like having conversations, and meeting new people and trying new things. This is interesting to me.

It has only recently come to my attention that there are some people, no, most people, don't like this. There is a 'cap' on how much good conversation they can have. Even if it's good, some people can only listen so much. Sometimes I get like this, as well, but usually it's only if I get distracted.

I know I get distracted a lot as well. You don't have to tell me.

And all of this revelation has got me thinking, about what I want, and what I need in my life, and how to live it well. In PR, most people talk a lot. In fact, if you think I talk a lot, you should sit in on my classes. It's never-ending chatter. And I mean, chatter. It adds up.

So what I'm thinking, I guess, is that I plan to talk a little less. And speak a little less, and be a little less flippant, and a little more the kind of person I want to be. I like being funny, it's fun to be funny, but there's a limit. I shouldn't do stand-up comedy for free. It's not cool, and really, there are times when the comedy overtakes your ability to listen, and that's the last thing I want.

I talk because I want people to have something to talk about with me, but more than that, I want to be able to listen to other people, and hear what they have to say, really hear it, minus a bunch of distractions. But, again, there's a limit to how much talking is a good idea.

So, new life project for Brennan: Shutting up.


It's a good idea.