When Actions Speak Louder than Words

COMMUNICATION

“What you do speaks so loudly that I cannot hear a word of what you say.”   (Ralph Waldo Emerson)

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slow down and REFLECT

on the MEANING and the MESSAGE of today’s quotation

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In your own words, what is the main idea or meaning of the above quote by the 19th century American essayist and poet Ralph Waldo Emerson, and what, if anything, does it have to do with achieving or experiencing success in life?

“If you can’t explain it simply, you don’t understand it well enough.” (Albert Einstein)

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Getting Personal

From your own personal experiences or observations, what was a memorable example of when the actions of someone were strongly inconsistent with the words they were saying?

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Interested in seeing what artificial intelligence (ai) has to say about the meaning of today’s quotation? Compare it to your own interpretation. You may be fascinated, or even possibly humbled.

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INSIGHTS for SUCCESS

“Pay less attention to what men say. Just watch what they do.”  (Dale Carnegie)

“Your actions will always speak volumes louder than your words ever will!” (G Swiss)

“The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn’t said.” (Peter Drucker)

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The Wisdom Quotation Well

Interested in reading more wisdom quotations about nonverbal communication?

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Image of the Day

“In nature, nothing is perfect and everything is perfect. Trees can be contorted, bent in weird ways, and they’re still beautiful.” (Alice Walker)

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By Gary and Esther Berkley

Gary and Esther Berkley are the authors of "Whatever You Become, Become Your Best - The College and Graduate Guide to Wisdom for Success in Life." Check it out at www.amazon.com/dp/B09593L5FT

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