Concealing Your Intentions

“Concealing your intentions” can help you maintain a strategic advantage. Greene suggests that when others are unsure of your true motives, they can neither block nor manipulate your efforts. By keeping your cards close to your chest, you allow room for adaptability, prevent enemies from anticipating your next move, and, most importantly, maintain the element of surprise. In the context of today’s world—whether in business, politics, or personal relationships—showing too much can invite competition or sabotage. By concealing your true desires, you leave others guessing.