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What does it mean?
Boring people often lack filter and share everything.
In plain terms
Sharing everything makes people boring.
What can you take from it?
Reserve some thoughts; silence is useful.

Where it applies

  • conversations
  • meetings
  • social interactions

Putting it to work

  • practice restraint
  • value silence

Questions to consider

  • When is silence better?
  • Why do people overshare?

Another view

Transparency is also valued in many contexts.

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