Shut your mouth!

So, I've been reading "The 48 Laws of Power" and one of the laws touch on saying less than necessary.

I must admit, I've broken this law many times. I've spoke how I felt, broke my "poker face", etc. all for temporary satisfaction. I wanted the other person to know how I felt, maybe even FEEL an ounce of what I felt. But that's where the problems begin. They know too much. You've let this other person in now, and they have a glimpse into what you're really about. They can now use this to their advantage.

They've won.


The more you say, the more common you appear. Its all about mystery. I know this from personal experience. Whenever people don't know much about you, they start to speculate and spin these fairy-tales about who you are and what you're about. People want in. They're curious and want to find out what's really under the proverbial hood of YOU.

One thing I'm trying to learn is to keep my mouth closed. Don't let everyone in. We're all playing this power game, whether we want to admit it or not. And I'm playing for keeps. You clearly display your insecurities with too many words. I see it happening, as I type this.

"The human tongue is a beast that few can master. It strains constantly to break out of its cage, and if it is not tamed, it will run wild and cause you grief." -Robert Greene


Silence makes people uncomfortable. It causes you to appear profound, mysterious and powerful. Utilize it. Say less than necessary.