The Talkers

I'm a huge fan of Robert Greene. In fact, The 48 Laws of Power is one of my favorite reads.

A recent experience made me re-think how I appear to other people. Then I remembered one law that says, "Think as you like but behave like the others".

If you make a show of going against the times, flaunting your unconventional ideas and unorthodox ways, people will think that you only want attention and that you look down upon them. They will find a way to punish you for making them feel inferior. It is far safer to blend in and nurture the common touch. Share your originality only with tolerant friends and those who are sure to appreciate your uniqueness

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Mindless chatter turns me off. Really.

In a world of sheep, however, behaving like one of the herd can backfire. People would play on your alleged gullibility. But unbeknownst to them, the act is all part of the game.