Always say less than necessary by Omoruyi Uwuigiaren

Life does not fully reward people who do not have something to hide. It rewards the disciplined. One quality of disciplined people is the ability to always say less than necessary. The sooner you grasp this, the more beneficial it will be.

Don’t over-share and stop giving advice nobody requests

In this era, you are tempted to say something, offer unsolicited advice, and guide people who are lost. You are better off with your mouth shut! Don’t assume that people who come to you to discuss their problems want you to advise them. Some come to vent their frustration and move on. Not every meeting is an opportunity for you to give your jewels of advice. You can listen and offer to give them advice if they wish. They have the final say on whether you will advise them.

Don’t give advice if you are not invited to do so. You could lose friendships, deals, and relationships that could have survived a lifetime by your unsolicited advice. It’s preferable to allow people to seek your advice rather than offering it unsolicited. It is a lot different when you are approached for advice. The chances that you will make it more about the person than about yourself are high. And the chance of running into trouble is high. Your advice was solicited. So, there is a shift. You were approached. Even in such a scenario, it is best to say less than necessary. Please remain on the topic of your discussion. And do not leave them sadder than when you met them.

When you over-share, you kill the element of surprise

You are the number one prophet of your life. Rule your life with your tongue. Silence protects dreams. Not everything needs an audience. Protect your plans and protect your peace. The less you share, the better for you. It’s bad news when you can be predicted. Allow them to guess. What is the joy of hard work when everyone already knows the outcome? In addition to losing the element of surprise, you also put yourself in a difficult position. When people can figure you out, they can easily stop you or harm you. You are no longer the only one in charge of your life if you over share about yourself. An issue with over sharing is that you might utter words that are irreversible. Once spewed on the table, it does not stay there. It goes beyond the table. It goes home with the people at the table with you. At that level, you are no longer in control of your own situation. You have handed some people access to your life. And access is power. Access is life. The more inaccessible you are, the less vulnerability you present. Consider sharing less about yourself. What people do not know, they cannot destroy.

Never repeat what someone told you in confidence

The moment you become someone who carries other people’s stories to other people’s ears, you become someone nobody trusts with something real. Even if you are a gatekeeper, you can never be fulfilled if people do not trust you. Build a reputation that can keep secrets. At some point in life, it will give you an undue advantage.

About the Writer

Omoruyi Uwuigiaren is a multi-talented writer, web designer, and entrepreneur with a passion for bringing imaginative stories to life. Author of over a decade of children’s books, Ruyi has captivated young readers with his unique voice and engaging storytelling.

Ruyi manages two online bookshops—ruyibookworld.com and ruyikidsworld.com. The latter, dedicated to fostering a love of reading in children.

When not absorbed in the latest gripping page-turner, Ruyi enjoys exploring the Nigerian countryside with his family, developing cartoon characters, and working as a Safety Officer.

Visit https://www.h3cpublishers.com for his stories and more.

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