Why Silence Is Powerful - 5 Secret Advantages of Being Silent

Wonder why silence is powerful? This video will go over the 5 advantages of being silent. You may have heard about the power of silence from Robert Greene's 48 laws of power. When done right, silence can make you appear more powerful, help negotiate, and other things.

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[hamzahafeez]

"I have a lot of regrets for when I spoke but I never regretted when I remained silent". Umar Ibn Al Khattab

[yobrodondie]

"The most powerful person is the one who listen, think, and observe"
-Bruce Lee

[fefereedable]

This includes being careful about things you post on social media

[MYSTERYLOC]

Lesson #1: Put your strength into your brain, not tongue.
Lesson #2: Listen more than speaking.
Lesson #3: Respect yourself and others will respect you.
Lesson #4: Keep your distance and circle small with everyone.
Lesson #5: Never get comfortable being friends with everyone.

[bettyjones]

"Never tell bad souls good news." Stay silent and crush your goals.

[arovievisca]

“Quiet people have the loudest minds.”-Stephen Hawking

[dennisrukaria]

Silence is not only about being quite. It's also about saying less about yourself. Be a mystery.

[greatknowledge]

"When you speak a word, it controls you but when you withhold it, you control it".
"Silence that covers you with honor is better than speech that earns you regret".
-Ali ibn Abi Talib

[royalredbird]

"Work hard in silence, let your success make the noise"

[tonys]

"The loudest one in the room, is the weakest one in the room."

-Frank Lucas

[TunTuni]

The word "LISTEN" contains the same letters as the word " SILENT"
Alfred Brendel

[victoreric]

1. You will appear more powerful
2. You will learn to read people
3. You can not take your words back
4. You will be a great listener
5. Silence is a great negotiation tool

[daxtrow]

“The less people know about you, the better” - Chalino Sanchez

[perrysoda]

Silent people are mysterious to me, like they hold a universe within them. And lo and behold, once you have the chance to talk to them you'll be amaze how many stories they have. You can even learn from them.

[terrywade]

“Never interrupt the enemy when he’s making a mistake”.

[Faith.Facts.Success]

WHEN TO BE SILENT

1. Be silent - in the heat
of anger.
2. Be silent - when you
don't have all the
facts.
3. Be silent - when you
haven't verified the
story.
4. Be silent - if your
words will offend a
weaker person.
5. Be silent - when it is
time to listen.
6. Be silent - when you
are tempted to make
light of holy things.
7. Be silent - when you
are tempted to joke
about sin.
8. Be silent - if you would
be ashamed of your
words later.
9. Be silent - if your
words would convey
the wrong
impression.
10. Be silent - if the issue
is none of your
business.
11. Be silent - when you
are tempted to tell an
outright lie.
12. Be silent - if your
words will damage
someone else's
reputation.
13. Be silent - if your
words will damage a
friendship.
14. Be silent - when you
are feeling critical.
15. Be silent - if you can't
say it without
screaming.
16. Be silent - if your
words will be a poor
reflection of your
friends and family.
17. Be silent - if you may
have to eat your
words later.
18. Be silent - if you have
already said it more
than one time.
19. Be silent - when you
are tempted to flatter
a wicked person.
20. Be silent - when you
are supposed to be
working instead.

*"WHOEVER GUARDS HIS MOUTH AND TONGUE KEEPS HIM SELF OFF TROUBLE
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[AnthonyLiccione]

"If talk is cheap, then being silent is expensive. And many people it seems, can't afford to buy into it."

[dsmyify]

"Silence is a lesson learned from the many sufferings of life." - Seneca

[og-greenmachine]

“You’ll never get in trouble,
Over something you didn’t say.”
Lancelot C. McClair

My dad

[anyeong]

Using silence isn't always beneficial, I saw a lot of people being mistreated and taken advantage of due to their silence so I think more than consistently being silent, one should learn when it is better to keep silent and when it is time to be outspoken.