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slikhipy t1_iqwbjuz wrote

I know the painting (and hopefully the post) is intended to be funny, and it did make me laugh. However as general advice, I think it's terrible. Unfortunately I have worked with many people that think this is true. I don't believe that the way to succeed is to hold others back. True subject matter experts are not afraid of sharing their knowledge and recognize that teaching others does not diminish their value.

Now for the exceptions. This is a good rule for certain types of work or circumstances. Two that come easily to mind are negotiators and magicians. Keep your secrets close!

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RalekTheOne t1_iqwp6kh wrote

Maybe they're anti-social, or they hold back cuz they can't explain and if you explain your process to fellow peers you may hold off because of.. that fraud feeling I can't remember what it's called.

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ValyrianJedi t1_iqxpqvm wrote

> This is a good rule for certain types of work or circumstances. Two that come easily to mind are negotiators and magicians.

I was about to say this. I'm in finance and sales and half my job is negotiating. If I'm not careful with what information I keep close to my chest I suck at my job ha

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