STFU

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

By: Dan Lyons

Narrated by: 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.

Good concepts but left skewed

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

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

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Outdated “Why” and Not a “How” Book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.

Confirms something I’ve always suspected

I’m fucking annoying.
And even more self conscious about it now

I’m just going to wear a ball-gag from now on.

Overdue for Overtalkers

As a lifetime overtalker this is the book I’ve always needed. Lyons does a great job clearly presenting his points and provides practical advice I’ve already applied with success.

Very relevant book in this cult of personality era

The book covers a very relevant topic. The author sometimes show some notable political left bias, but if you can tolerate that, you can get good insights about talking less and listening more. Overall, it’s not the best work from Dan Lyons, but still a good reading. It was worth the credit I used.

If it costs you your peace, it’s too expensive.

How I wanted more peace in my life and this book provided me the clarity that I needed. STFU. Wish I would’ve learned this when I was still employed. Very relevant to what’s going on these days and the main reason we’re in the mess that were in.