Strategic Thinking

Instead, Greene argues that by selectively revealing parts of your strategy, you can engage others without compromising your overall goal. This practice is especially important when dealing with complex power dynamics, where revealing too much can weaken your position.

Takeaway: Keep your long-term goals and true intentions hidden until the right moment. In doing so, you maintain leverage, avoid unnecessary conflicts, and remain unpredictable—making you more powerful in any situation.

Concealing intentions is about strategic thinking, not manipulation.