Vying for Attention

Vying for Attention We all have the same 24 hours in a day. And yet, often, we neglect other peoples time. Its hard to realize that we are not the center of the universe. Our own time is precious to us, and yet were constantly vying for other peoples attention, acting as if their attention isnt just as precious as ours. When were attempting to grab someones attention, we should do our part: 1. Be succinct. Brevity is indeed the soul of wit. Or, perhaps, brevity is wit. Thus, we neednt wedge in unnecessary information or details. Its possible to use minimalism to converse with others. Dont leave out important informationâ€"dont be vagueâ€"find a balance. 2. Have a point. Why do you want this persons attention? To entertain her? To inform her? To ask her a question? Be as specific as you can. 3. Add value. This is the most important part. If you are not adding value, then youre just taking someones valuable time. Ask yourself: Does this add value? Subscribe to The Minimalists via email.