STFU

The Power of Keeping Your Mouth Shut in an Endlessly Noisy World

De: Dan Lyons

Narrado por: Dan Lyons

This program is read by the author.

"Lyons is an able narrator who brings self-deprecation and humor to parts that may lose their impact in print. His emphatic delivery is dynamic, and listeners may find themselves nodding along in agreement."—Library Journal

New York Times bestselling author Dan Lyons is here to tell you—and don't take this the wrong way—that you really need to shut the f*ck up!

Our noisy world has trained us to think that those who get in the last word win, when in fact it’s those who know how to stay silent who really hold the power. STFU is a book that unlocks this power and will change your life, freeing you to focus on what matters. Lyons combines leading behavioral science with actionable advice on how to communicate with intent, think critically, and open your mind and ears to the world around you.

Talk less, get more. That’s what STFU is all about. Prescriptive, informative, and addictively readable, STFU gives you the tools to become your better self, whether that’s in the office, at home, online, or in your most treasured relationships. Because, after all, what you say is who you are.

So take a deep breath, press play, and quietly change your life.

A Macmillan Audio production from Henry Holt & Company.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2023 Dan Lyons (P)2023 Macmillan Audio

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“Entertaining, illuminating, and inspiring! More than a book, it’s a public service announcement that we’d all do well to—well, STFU and listen to!”—Sarah Knight, New York Times bestselling author of Calm the F*ck Down

“Read this book--your boss will thank you. Your spouse will thank you. And you'll thank yourself! Good communication is measured not by the speaker, but by the listener. How can you know what's going on in another person's ear? Start by STFU! For most of us, that's easier said than done. Dan Lyons will explain how to do it, and why it will improve your relationships at work and at home.”—Kim Scott, New York Times bestselling author of Radical Candor

“STFU convinced me that, by keeping my big mouth shut, I will be happier and more productive and so will everyone else in my life. Dan Lyons' ridiculously funny gem taught me how to shut up, pay fierce attention to others, stifle my 'manalogues' and so many more antidotes for my talkaholic tendencies. My only problem is that, after reading STFU, I can’t stop talking about how much I love this book!”—Robert I. Sutton, organizational psychologist, Stanford Professor, and New York Times bestselling author of seven books including The No Asshole Rule

Extremely helpful

Thank you so very much. This information applied will change my life for the better. It already has. I had bought the idea of having a snappy comeback was the answer but only in a smarter way.

easy to follow

necessary book for better relationships and for our inner growth and more importantly our peace

Good concepts but left skewed

Good concepts but too political. Was looking for good social concepts not a left leaning rant.

A comprehensive dive into how silence brings power

While I’m personally a relatively quiet person, I’ve been on the other end of over-talking many times. Dan did a great job of describing the headwinds that over-talking creates and provides ideas for people on both ends of the spectrum to manage it. The book is very insightful and backed by researchers and thought leaders in the subject. I found his section on parenting and the link between boredom and creativity especially interesting, Between games, social media, and over parenting, our kids simply don’t have a chance to be bored and that is taking a toll on them. That is something I look forward to applying to my kids.

some good, some not so good

the author has some good points and strategies. the author's political bias' come out several times which diminish the point he tries to make.

Saving my sanity

This is my first audio book. I’m hooked! Each chapter had something in it for everyone. I scored a 50 on the talkoholic test. The changes I have made in one week have left me feeling happy and so less stressed. My husband, daughter, and bosses have noticed a positive change. I can honestly say that this book may have saved my job. Thank you!

Just alright

There were parts of this book I enjoyed and too many that I didn’t enjoy. You can tell this author leans a certain direction politically and that’s fine but it didn’t contribute to the book in my opinion. It was like he wanted to put his views in and they didn’t really benefit my learning on how to not over talk. My takeaway is to really listen and focus on what others are saying.

Excellent.

The author hits on some undeniable truths which i needed to hear and take to heart. This is a book I will revisit, it deserves multiple listenings.

Game changer

I listened on audio book for my long drives and it kept me captivated. I realized that I and others around me need to practice the STFU Method. We need to find the silence in our lives again and remember “words are money” use them wisely. Learning to really listen is not easy but I’m going to give it a try.

Outdated “Why” and Not a “How” Book

The book is, ironically, just one long rambling on why you should talk less. He gives you his 5 steps, which is mostly get rid of social media. The book is boring. He does warn you in the beginning he’s an over talker and over talkers have a habit of rambling: perfect book description.