By disclosing your work, you are providing others with information that could be used to hinder your progress. Keeping quiet strategically allows you to steer the story and safeguard your ideas from being compromised or thwarted by opposing opinions or energies.
In addition to the books I have read, my personal experiences have solidified my preference for strategic silence. Primarily gained in the business realm, I have observed instances where sharing ideas with colleagues led them to implement similar projects. To safeguard my plans, I am meticulous about protecting sensitive information by requiring individuals to sign non-disclosure agreements before sharing valuable insights during meetings.
To master strategic silence:
To start, avoid discussing your projects, plans, or strategies with people who do not need this information. Instead, focus on implementing your strategies carefully and precisely to keep your competitors and critics unaware of your true intentions.
Stop seeking external validations
Work hard in silence and let your skills speak for itself.
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