STFU: The Power of Keeping Your Mouth Shut in a World That Won’t Stop Talking

Lyons is a self-proclaimed “talkaholic.” A former staff writer for Forbes and author of the international best-seller Disrupted: My Misadventure in the Startup Bubble, he offers a self-help book for those who have talked themselves into trouble and want to be better listeners. Readers will first take a quiz to see whether they are a true talkaholic, and if so, they will be guided through exercises to help them gain control of the way they talk. Even if readers don’t consider themselves a talkaholic, they’ll find this book to be a well-written reflection on the impact of social media and technology on their mental health—and strategies to overcome that. The presentation is broken down into 10 chapters that encourage readers to practice Lyons’s approach on social media, at work, with family members, and in their love life. This book is a guide to improving mental health by taking control of relationships with friends, coworkers, partners, and oneself.