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#35 Robert Greene: Alive Time vs. Dead Time

The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish

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The Power of Mystery and Silence

Embracing mystery and speaking less can make a person more interesting and powerful. It allows others to reveal their weaknesses and desires, providing valuable insight. In a culture of transparency, withholding information and maintaining mystery can set one apart and make them more intriguing. Sharing every detail of life can make a person seem banal and uninteresting, and it's important to know when to withdraw and control what is disclosed.

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