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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

  • responding to media
  • managing public perception

Putting it to work

  • protect personal privacy
  • clarify boundaries

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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