Stop Explaining Yourself
Someone remarked that I should not work so hard and start delegating. Little they know, I have been delegating. Delegating is still a new skill for me to learn. My biggest mental barrier is my fear of losing business and not having enough customers. I am still haunted by the days of no appointments and no customers. Taking customers calls or chasing leads calms my mind. It is not work, but therapy.
And I did not explain any of the above. I tried but I was cut off before I can explain anything. So I have learned not to explain myself. Most people are not interested in knowing how you feel or why you did something. They are only interested in "helping" you. Judge by yourself whether the advices are good.
By not explaining myself, I learn how to keep my mouth shut. I learn not to justify myself and seek approval from others. By not explaining myself, I learn to listen because I was not preparing to retort or explain. By not explaining myself, I saved a lot of time by not engaging in debates that are pointless.
Someone misunderstood you? The best respond is not to explain.