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Behavior Gap Radio · October 6 · 3 min

1560 | Silence as a Tool

In this episode, Carl explores the surprising power of silence in our conversations, particularly when we’re trying to help someone discover what matters. Inspired by Thomas Keating and poet David Whyte, he reflects on how uncomfortable we can be with quiet moments and what we might miss when we rush to fill them. It’s an invitation to practice leaving a little more room for silence and notice what becomes possible when we do. Want more from Carl? Get the shortest, most impactful weekly email on the web! Sign up for the Weekly Letter from Certified Financial Planner™ and New York Times columnist Carl Richards here: https://behaviorgap.com/

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In this episode, Carl explores the surprising power of silence in our conversations, particularly when we’re trying to help someone discover what matters. Inspired by Thomas Keating and poet David Whyte, he reflects on how uncomfortable we can be with quiet moments and what we might miss when we rush to fill them. It’s an invitation to practice leaving a little more room for silence and notice what becomes possible when we do.

Want more from Carl? Get the shortest, most impactful weekly email on the web! Sign up for the Weekly Letter from Certified Financial Planner™ and New York Times columnist Carl Richards here: https://behaviorgap.com/ 

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