Law 4: Say Less Then Necessary

• The more you say, the more common you appear
• "Human tongue is a beast that few can master"
• Once the words are out, you cannot take them back. Keep them under control. Be particularly careful with sarcasm: The momentary satisfaction you gain with your biting words will be o...

• Note taking application: Many people prefer old-school way of taking notes using notepad/pen while others prefer a reliable note-taking application.
• Taking notes: While capturing meeting notes, it will be useful to categorize the content in three buc...

A 5-to-1 ratio is about right: You should listen to others five minutes for every one minute that you speak. Wealthy people are good communicators because they are good listeners. They understand that you can learn and educate yourself only by listening to what other people have to say.