This is Winston Churchill speaking. If you have a microphone in my room it is a waste of time. I do not talk in my sleep
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Churchill asserts he does not speak in his sleep, even if recorded.
- In plain terms
- He does not talk in his sleep.
- What can you take from it?
- Assert control over your public image.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What boundaries protect your image?
- How do you handle privacy?
Another view
Sleep talk might still reveal subconscious thoughts.
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