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Good Advice.
I have a framed article that’s been with me for probably 20 years. It’s been in/out of drawers, filing cabinets, on my walls and even helped straighten out a wobbly desk.
I found it, again, today and thought I’d share it with anyone who drops in to read my blog posts.
When is the Best Time to Stop Talking?
Probably now.
A story is told about FDR when he was a young lawyer. He heard his opponent summarize a case before the jury in eloquent, emotional, buy lengthy appeal. Sensing the jury was restless, FDR is reported to have said “You have heard the evidence. You have also listened to a brilliant orator. If you believe him and disbelieve the evidence, you will decide in his favor. That’s all I have to say.”
He won.
Overstate and bore. Understate and score. When a baseball umpire says “Strike three!” He doesn’t have to add “Yer out.” That’s what strike three means.
Now go out and seize the day!
Brian Moran
President
Moran Media Group
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