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I want to share some insights about this chapter which talks about the power of strategic silence – it's like a secret weapon in the arsenal of those who really know how to wield it. So, picture this: silence isn't always a good thing, especially in certain situations. It can stir up suspicion, make your superiors uneasy, and even open you up to misinterpretations.. If you missed our previous encounters, don't feel bad; there's plenty of knowledge to be condensed ahead, and well, this is the internet and you will find the previous posts the easy way and join this journey of summarized learning.
But here's the trick – silence, just like any skill, needs to be used wisely. It's not about shutting up all the time; it's about choosing the right moments.
You know, speaking less can actually make people revolve your words in their mind. Keep your answers short, throw in a few strategic silences, and watch them nervously fill the gaps with all kinds of info – some of it might be gold!
Making people pay attention to everything you say is also pretty clever. People find it uncomfortable when someone is silent, and when you are selective about what you reveal, they are less able to deduce your true motivations.
Keep in mind that once you say something, you cannot take it back. Use caution when using sarcasm or irony in particular because you might be losing more than you realize. This way, the law will backfire against yourself
Speaking less also prevents you from saying something stupid or even harmful. The author speaks about Coriolanus who was an ancient Roman military hero who owed his surname to his bravery at the siege of Corioli by the Volsci army the more he boasted, the less people respected him and the more he was banished from the city.
Do you remember law number one? Sometimes, speaking too much, may sometimes causing others to be outshined, therefore, going against you.
Most of you may have heard of Louis XIV. That man lacked a lot of vocabulary! His lack of speech wasn't an accident; it was a conscious choice. He had the advantage because he kept everyone in the dark about his thoughts. Individuals deceived him, inadvertently disclosing information that he subsequently exploited.
In conclusion, this secret it's not reserved for kings and powerful people. See how politicians often change the course of a conversation just so they don’t answer the question? In most spheres of life, being quieter can project an air of profundity and mystery. It's similar to fabricating a sense of authority and meaning. Thus, keep in mind that silence is like a superpower. If you use it effectively, you'll quickly become an expert at the art of influence.
TL;DR: Speech is silver, but silence is golden
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