The terrible fluidity of self-revelation.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People often reveal too much about themselves too easily.
- In plain terms
- It is easy to unintentionally share personal details.
- What can you take from it?
- Guard your personal information carefully.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How much do you reveal too quickly?
- When is secrecy valuable?
Another view
Vulnerability builds trust.
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