Speaking Carelessly Exposes Your Ignorance: It’s Not Just a Knowledge Gap, But a Flawed Thinking System

People will only think that not only do you lack expertise, but your mind is also chaotic and unclear.

Is blind silence useful? No.

Silence is merely a defensive posture, one adopted to buy yourself time. But what kind of time? Time to observe. Within that limited window for observation, you must strike with pinpoint accuracy—land a decisive blow—in order to stand out and have a chance at securing resources.

If you haven't been diligently accumulating knowledge in your daily life—if you're not someone who stays alert and attentive in all situations—can you really deliver a stunning performance in that moment?