(This post was originally published on 📝Ghost Influence on February 3, 2016.)

"Words empty as the wind are best left unsaid." ~ Homer

As a child, I had trouble communicating with my classmates, my friends, and my family. I became frustrated that, while people could hear me, they never seemed to understand me. I would talk endlessly, trying to retranslate the same idea.

I started an experiment — say less, but communicate more.

"Before posting any tweet, rate it on a scale of 1 to 10. If it's below a 7 — delete it."

Your communication will never be perfect, but it can be better than it was yesterday.

Do you find yourself consistently fumbling over the same hurdle? Tell me about it.