For example, when I’m in a meeting at work, I seldom contribute as much as my colleagues. I’ll occasionally chime in so that the leader of the meeting knows that I’m engaged, and if I have an important idea, observation, or question, I’ll share it. For the most part, however, I keep quiet. When I’m with my family or my wife, it’s a different story. Sometimes, I don’t shut up long enough to allow others to share in the conversation. I’m so relaxed and comfortable and excited to be with people who actually care about what I have to say that I’ll occasionally say more than I should.
