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What does it mean?
It advises maintaining personal boundaries and avoiding unnecessary involvement with others.
In plain terms
Keep your private life private.
What can you take from it?
Protect your energy by limiting exposure.

Where it applies

  • social overstimulation
  • workplace dynamics

Putting it to work

  • set digital boundaries
  • limit gossip

Questions to consider

  • When is privacy most important?
  • How do you balance openness and secrecy?

Another view

It may lead to isolation if taken too literally.

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