“Never let your right hand know what your left hand is doing.”
🌀 Initial Reaction: Raw & Real
When I first read Law 3: Conceal Your Intentions, I had to pause.
“Keep the enemy guessing…” But who is the enemy these days?
In the words of Monica: “Who is they?”
And that’s the truth—they could be anybody.
Your closest relative. A childhood friend. The girl from middle school who resented your glow-up.
At first, it hit like an aha moment.
I started reviewing past situations where I’d overshared or let people too close too soon.
Then it turned into lowkey annoyance—with myself.
“Why do you keep doing that to yourself?”
That voice? That’s my mom. My grandma. My sisters.
And me—when I finally got still enough to listen.
Take this blog, for example.
I didn’t tell many people I started it. I didn’t want projections, sabotage, or spiritual static in my creative lane. I just did it.
That one night of trying to figure out where to throw my passion—that’s what birthed this blog. I hit a wall I built a long time ago, and I broke it down by finally doing something for me.
And honestly? I’ve stopped asking people what they think before I hit “post.”
Because I no longer care how people feel about me expressing myself.
Healing out loud isn’t for everyone—and it doesn’t have to be.
At work, this law shows up too.
You can’t always share your plans. The wrong person will see you as competition—even when you’re not.
I want a leadership role, but I know it will come with time, patience, and healing.
And I only want what’s truly meant for me. But that won’t stop others from trying to sabotage your path out of fear, ego, or projection.
Sometimes, like in the story of Yellow Kid in the boxing match, it’s about distraction.
You give people one narrative while you work on something completely different.
That’s not fake—it’s focused.
🔍 Break It Down: What This Law Really Means
Conceal Your Intentions means protecting your plans, your power, and your peace.
It’s not about secrecy—it’s about sacred silence.
- In work: Don’t reveal your next move too soon.
- In relationships: Don’t hand people the blueprint to your heart.
- In life: Let your progress speak before your plans do.
“By talking too much about what you are doing, you open the way for others to sabotage you. Words are powerful tools that can be used against you.”
— The 48 Laws of Power, Law 3
✨ Reflection: Already Living This—or Fighting It?
I’ve lived both sides of this law.
Like when I started working toward more certifications.
I kept it to myself—not because I was hiding, but because I knew someone might turn my growth into a threat.
I’ve seen this even in childhood.
Telling friends my goals, only to find out later they were talking behind my back.
Hearing family speak negativity over my future—before it even began—left a mark I didn’t realize I was carrying.
Now? I move in silence with intention.
I’ve learned that just because I’m excited doesn’t mean I need to share.
Sometimes the deepest loyalty is to the version of you that hasn’t fully bloomed yet.
🔒 Power On My Terms
These days, I give just enough to stay gracious—but not enough to be fully read.
Like when I study at work.
AirPods in. Listening to Quizlet. Focused.
They assume it’s music or a game—and I don’t correct them.
That’s power too.
Power isn’t always loud—it’s knowing when to stay quiet and let your progress do the talking.
“There’s a difference between shrinking and being strategic. My light isn’t going anywhere—but I can control the wattage.”
🪞 Let’s Reflect Together
Have you ever had to dial it back to keep the peace—or did it backfire?
Drop a comment or DM me your thoughts.
This space is about protecting your power and sharing your truth—on your terms.
🧠 Power Move of the Week: Soft Power in Action
Let them think they’ve figured you out—and then surprise yourself.
Choose one area of your life this week to hold close.
Say less. Show less. Let the results speak.
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