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What if you thought everyone else was just as smart if not more so? How frustrating would that be? To constantly not understand how everyone else couldn’t see the simplicity you see so you think they must be above it all? Play dumb? That’s a life of misery, regardless of others insecurities. And dishonest to boot… Once again, everyone is always only thinking about themselves. Shameful
Picture this: You see the entire world pivoting I’m the same direction. You don’t understand. The answers seem simple yet they’re making mountains out of molehills. What would you think? “Man, all these smart people, I must be missing something” So you keep your head down and try to keep it moving; keep investigating. Do that for DECADES. Only to find out, nope! Just a rudderless ship of self-aggrandizement. Now THAT is a mindfvck of the highest order. Good thing you kept the faith and kept learning
I think I would also disable comments after praising someone who inspired Nietzsche and Tolstoy. Maybe also check out his take on eugenics. IMO you are on a short path to start feeling good about totalitarian regimes. Stop thinking so much and start working your ass off in the same wishing others the best. All the best!
Being smart openly is a privilege of secured power. If you aren’t secured, brazenly displaying intelligence can trigger people’s insecurities and potentially make them act against your interests.
I agree with this, people who have acquired a certain financial status even though they aren't smart, are viewed as knowledgeable in everything. It's like people attach material wealth to intelligence. Driving a specific car for example.
*This is SO true!* People hate it if you are more intelligent than they are. Intelligence, money and beauty are the most envied things on the planet. If you have all three, don't get out of the bed!
@@whoooischaseh With due respect, few will envy an impoverished, ugly and not too smart person who otherwise has status - like King Charles who has just one of the three! 😃
People mostly hate you if you are not socially intelligent enough. There are different types of intelligence, you can be strong in some things and weak in others. Fortunately, everything can be learned.
I find it interesting how this is supposed to be a strategy, but it is also just humility: the wisdom and discipline that comes through learning from life. When two humble and curious people have a conversation it can be a beautiful thing because of this. They have overcome their negative emotions enough to let wonder and curiosity and love shine through.
I dont believe humiltiy is everything its cracked up to be...Thats not to say be arrogant, for there is always a healthy middle ground. Just dont go unnecessarily dimming your light to appease those who would prefer to live in the dark, its a waste of an existence.
To summ it up, playing dumb doesnt mean being dumb but just not to wear your intelligence on your sleeves so everybody immediately grasps it, its advantageous to have your cards not facing anyone, even friends can turn to opponents so be wise and choose when and why you speak.
Ever notice how so many people in top positions are neither smart, or attractive? And how so many smart and attractive people seem to be suffering? Unfortunately, jealousy is a powerful motivation for some people as well as a tool to bring those they are jealous of, down.
exactly. Ironically their arrogance is then rewarded because people falsely assume they got to those positions because they're actually superior, when they just lie .
It's the social networks they formed. They don't want to take advice from the poor person. If a homeless guy cracked the Davinci code on a piece of cardboard, they would feel belittled by it. "If you're so smart how come you're not rich?", gives poor people false hope that if they go to college that they'll get somewhere in the world. And it makes rich people feel special. All these people that kiss their bum trying to get something out of them, they don't want to hear stuff like that. And also they want us to turn to them for advice, believing that we'll wind up like them so they can lead us further astray.
I am a pedant. It’s not jealousy it’s envy. You are jealous over what you have. You are envious over what someone else has that you don’t such as beauty or intelligence. However, the gist of your comment is absolutely correct.
True. Can we discuss this further? I think the arrogant ones use only their power meanwhile the good ones use love. To win over the arrogant ones you need to develop your strenght, right ?
The idea is to maintain an advantage that others are unaware of, an ace in the hole. Another advantage is that people may expose themselves, their natures more readily against an opponent they believe they can easily win against, meanwhile this opponent is more than they appear to be and can take advantage of the aggressors preference for a (perceived) weak victim.
People pleasing is being a doormat. This video teaches not people pleasing, but moreso a sort of social camouflage that enables you to maximize your output. Perspective is key.
I'm someone like this. I have lost several jobs because bosses were threatened by my abilities. However, for the bosses that encouraged critical thinking, I made them millions and I had a lot of fun in those jobs.
worst thing was learning my best friend hated me, cause he studied 3 extra hours every night, worked hard as he could then at some point he realized that I was not even trying and was ahead of him, then one day he beat me by 1%, after studying as hard as he could, but he was not happy, because I had not tried and my house burned down that year and I lost a lot of my class work and lost a lot of marks cause of that and in all that he only beat me by 1%... in the end, I actually thought I was stupid because certain people in the family were actual intellectuals versus me who was average among them, and took that as my standard...
I would rather be meek, like the Bible says. Strength under control and showing it at the right time. That requires wisdom, discernment & self-control.
🤦♂ “It is better to keep your mouth shut and be thought a fool than to open your mouth and prove it” "Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding." Proverbs 17:28
True, until the end of the hand. Also, let them do the talking. Then you'll know what they know, but they won't know what you know. Or in other words, play your cards close to your chest. There are so many pithy sayings that really have a wealth of wisdom if we really follow the good advice within them. Imagine if the people of the US had just admitted to themselves and each other that there are two sides to every story and had listened to both sides before the election. It would help to end the toxic division that has caused so much trouble in our country. Everyone has his or her own story and usually can contribute something.
Things are always acting in opposite directions. If you are rich, you don’t want people know you are rich and you dress poor cus there is no need to show off your wealth. On the other side, The poor buy expensive clothes to try to impress people. Smart people no need to show off because people already know they are smart. It was the not so smart people need to impress the others by acting like smart because of their insecurities. It’s all about insecurity at the end.
Being an intellectual ultimately does not lead to acting superior. Being an intellectual and having wisdom (something altogether different from intellectualism) leads in the end, ultimately, to simplicity of mind and person. Tom Sisson
00:10 Schopenhauer advises achieving success by seemingly playing dumb. 01:10 Embrace strategic inferiority to harness the power of surprise. 02:13 Wisdom lies in knowing when to speak and when to listen. 03:14 Playing dumb can be a smart strategy in communication. 04:12 Managing relationships with bosses requires careful navigation and humility. 05:12 Embrace perceived foolishness for strategic wisdom and knowledge acquisition. 06:10 Embrace humility to foster genuine connections and happiness. 07:14 True humility can be more impactful than flaunting success.
Schopenhauer’s philosophy was suited to a pre-digital society, one without the speed and permanence of today’s social media, where first impressions are preserved for life. In our world, Schopenhauer’s philosophy is proven wrong by examples from Donald Trump to Giorgia Meloni. Once someone appears as lacking self-confidence, it’s almost impossible to change that impression due its lasting stigma. Few are surprised by sudden insights, and society increasingly distrusts academic elitism. In a globally competitive job market, it’s often better to strike boldly with confidence, even if it risks appearing arrogant. To function effectively today, constant self-assurance is essential-playing dumb is not a viable strategy in the digital age.
Couldn't agree more-- the "reluctant leader" that people admire in George Washington is never happening again. Because it only functioned the first time because Washington was one of a handful of viable choices. Wealthy enough, from the right part of the country, without super vocal and polarizing viewpoints , with some military background was realistically only a group of about ten men in 1775 so... not so hard to stand out by being quietly eloquent and six inches taller than the average, even with a pretty mediocre military record . But todayv In a world of infinite choices, self-promotion is the only promotion you're going to get.
One recurring thing that worked against me for as long as I remember, I cannot stand injustice and I cannot stand people being disrespectful. As hard as I try, I have to respond. It is like my instinct works against me playing dumb/underdog. It worked against me at school and at work. For example, I saw my manager treating a colleague very badly, I stepped up and told him to stop doing that. Ended up me losing my job the same day. I figured out working for myself is the way to go. Now I employ 5 people and try to be as fair as possible. Pay them way above average, am interested in them and try to let them grow. It's like I have to be on top for other people to see my good intentions. Is this familiar to someone else?
Yes. I have the same problem. I hate injustcie, inconsiderate people etc. I always feel like I need to correct them... it is a mistake. I ended up working on my own(jnstead of hiring people) cause I cant take advantage of other people and I'd have to.
I agree. And I am working to operate differently. I have come to accept that I am not God, and that every human being can determine and fight for themselves…this has freed me from having to save other people, and placed the tough task of saving myself and changing my life in my own hands. The more I am paying attention to the injustices of the world, I know it means I feel less able to take care of the injustices I experience in my own life. I think there is nothing wrong with what we want to do, but we have to operate that way from positions of power. Become the boss, then change things as you see fit.
I’m glad that I watched this. Schopenhauer’s mother told him well - the world outside the classroom is difficult and unfair. It takes some skill to navigate social situations.
When trying and failing to establish myself at a job I've had to leave, I made some enemies. The one that damaged me the most wasn't even on my radar, he pushed me, acting as a neutral party, finding just the right timing. He played the part well, dumb as a brick, would intentionally waste his time on idiotic tasks that only a small child would entertain, but always stoic, never seemed to get riled up about anything at all, never took off his mask. Parading yourself as someone to be underestimated is a very powerful skill, I learned this lesson on my own skin, so I don't need to watch this video at all, the title is enough.
Playing dumb is a form of dishonesty and manipulation. "playing dumb" is used to gain an advantage or avoid conflict. I rather be open and transparent. Let people to recognize my abilities as a professional as well as a human being. Deception is not in my character.
The philosphers he talked of were using this method to guide others towards greater awareness, not for manipulative reasons or control. Those men are beyond that IMHO.
there's many tactics but this one definitely will fail. The best tactic is to be very good at somethings and play fool or be fool at all the other things and let ppl win you at everything but never at the things you choose to be good at. This strategy is much superior
there's a book called whispers of manifestation on borlest , and it talks about how using some secret tehniques you can attract almost everything in life it's not some bullshit law of attraction, it's the real deal
If you want to have a real relationship with another person, this is not a military strategy. After all, real fools don't get respect. I think that treating yourself and others with respect, understanding and a bit of love are the key to good interpersonal relationships. it makes you think about what you say, you don't put yourself above others and you are helpful. It's not about playing stupid, it's about acting like a smart person.
Believe in Christ. Surrender to him completely. Accept him as Lord and Savior. Obey him and leave all the consequences to him and you can dispense with all of this.
Socratic questioning is one of the best tools for respectful communication when there's disagreement or errors of thought, without appearing preachy. It guides rather than forces.
Im not sure, the approach seems manipulative, so we lose even if victorious and even win over everyone by being liked. The alternative is to actually be humble and be willing to be strong and if you lose, at least you didnt lie, steal, or feign weakness to get ahead. But I do understand, often when Ive given my best others have stolen my ideas, taken the credit, or made me an outcast. Essentially this method is a way to not be eaten in a toxic society.
be wise they told me. and to use my smarts when it was needed or wanted by myself. and it helped me sail thru life even at my worst downtimes. and then i remembered a saying, fear is the key that when unlocked clears the path for personal furtherance
When the individual’s mind that is full of wisdom and knowledge is disclosed from the public, it appears his mouth to be closed yet given the right opportunity to speak his mind is apparent and open.
@ I get the concept. Analyze a situation put up a fake attitude or position to gain an advantage or outcome. If we lived 500 yrs that would be great, but we have at most 50 good yrs. No one has time for that at the plebeian levels
Doesn't mean you have to accept it as a rule or guidance but excellent strategy when you need one. I somehow got this concept myself a few years ago and use it occasionally at work, not because someone told me but from my personal life experience (44 years old).
@@dd032894 you are unable to even reply properly to a person yet know who am I. You don't get this video, probably because you don't need to pretend you are stupid.
10/11/ 2024 In the US, no matter what you do, it's either stolen or ridiculed until they find out it's true, then they will take credit for it. Metaphysician
The suggestion from both Schopenhauer and Lao Tzu seems to be "Try not to outshine your opponent until it is your time to strike" Less you simply engender their resentment and cause them to attack you even more forcefully than they already would have. I think people misinterpret the outshine the master quote as simply suggesting "Well I know I'm smarter than or better than the master, but I am just going to trick him into thinking he's better than me" The quote actually speaks to a concept in Zen called "beginners mind" whereby you always maintain an attitude of humility to leave open the door that someone may know something you don't, so as to allow yourself to learn and continue growing. The playing dumb tactic works well in our current culture, where merit is often punished rather than rewarded. To show that you have some innate ability or talent that may put you above your peers will encourage people to put you at a disadvantage, so as to bring about "equitable" outcomes. Millennials have been taught this from a young age. That it isn't fair for someone else to win, and someone else to lose, especially if that win is due to something such as privileged status or innate intelligence. In the 80's through the early 00's, if you were obviously smarter, better looking, more charismatic, and socially better adapted than your peers, you were rewarded handsomely, today it is a different story. If you are good looking, smart, charismatic, it is only because you are unfairly privileged, entitled, arrogant, undeserving, lucky, and probably racist. Therefore, many smart people I know who work for mid-large sized organizations have successfully implemented strategic incompetence, which flies directly in the face of Jordan Peterson's obsession with competence as the only thing that makes you valuable. I believe he seriously overlooks the implications of woke "equity" culture on corporate hierarchies, and downplays the importance of strategy. One Should not be unfamiliar with strategy.
@@whoooischaseh It speaks to that concept. In my opinion that is the spirit of the quote. My interpretation may differ, perhaps even from the likes of Robert Greene, etc. However I maintain that is the more nuanced reading.
I can attest, as I retired young and spent much time studying, that you either depress everyone by how much you know and debunk their misconceptions, or conversely, by showcasing all your knowledge you reflect back to them how little they actually know. But Then.. You're the know it all...
Just speaking to the element of surprise in my own life experience. I have always been short, and a little overweight, and while you would think that would always be nothing but a disadvantage when it came to playing sports, I always found the opposite to be true. Being short and overweight always led to more opportunities for me on the court because people wouldn't be taking me seriously as a result of my height and weight. But I was always ready to surprise people and be dropping buckets on fools!!
Too many people promote manipulation and playing God in others lives. And are proud of being arrogant and deceitful. In this world most things are upside down. Being honost and truthful is hated. Lying, cheating and manipulating others is seen as smart and honorable.
Always wondered ... how DOES one "plant" an idea in someone else's mind? For me, it's always been asking the right question at the right time. Maybe that's what's behind "When the student is ready, the teacher will appear."
Being smart openly is a privilege of secured power. If you aren’t secured, brazenly displaying intelligence can trigger people’s insecurities and potentially make them act against your interests. --- Even my mum was constantly triggered and eroded my spirit with all the positivity and love i was constantly and later efforting to give, till everything was empty and nothing returned. twisting the human nature into not a self destructive, but completely unloved and sad being.
It's funny how most of society thinks the loudest one is also the strongest. Mouthing off is seen as the ultimate strength to most, but philosophy says otherwise. I have also read that it is a defense mechanism.
Exactly, and some ppl have so much pain inside to unleash, they can b l o w up, but the talking could be the warning because they are not trying to h u r t you in that blkout.
I use to be so incredibly sharp but after building up my life and doing so well. Getting destroyed by idiots. Repeat. It just wore me out. Im like a loner now. Just helping myself to become someone who takes all Control. It's tough. Cause to actually help this world you will be hated
You learn this very young and quick around non sentient beings if you talk about certain things they get confused followed by anger while if you play it silly and dumb they like you
If the loudest one in the room is the weakest one, honesty is not true. It's not the decibels in the something that somebody says that's the most important it's the substance of what is said and whether it's repeated or retained by those with voices of all different volumes.
The problem I have with this approach is that it conflicts with how much I value honesty. Of course complete honesty is often punished by society, but I think that the more honest everyone is, the more society will come to see the benefits of honesty and begin valuing it as much as I do. Rather than pander to the insecurities of others, I prefer to lead by example. Perhaps that just means I'm a sucker for punishment though.
Sometimes, pretending to be less skilled or strategic than you actually are can make your competitors more confident, leading them to underestimate you and make mistakes. You can then capitalize on their overconfidence.
Very interesting video, thank you for sharing this content with us I would add though that you shouldn’t fully refrain from showing your skills, achievements and so on. You just mustn’t overdo it. Take a situation for example where someone sees you drawing something and he asks you out. You could answer that it’s just nothing which at first glance appears humble but it can also make you far smaller than you really are. So small, in fact, that the person might lose interest into you. Don’t get me wrong, you don’t have to show off like an idiot but you can feed the person’s interest by saying: “Oh, that’s just a quick sketch” (or a drawing of something) which is totally fine, to my mind, because it is also a sign that you would like to engage in a conversation . By staying modest and also being aware of the fact that your skill might be interesting to others, you can get someone’s attention which can develop into a friendship and so on. Maybe the person draws (or shares any other skill you do) as well or maybe she wants to get you to know, who knows? However, keep in mind that it depends on the situation how to properly respond but therefore I recommend you listening to your intuition
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What if you thought everyone else was just as smart if not more so? How frustrating would that be? To constantly not understand how everyone else couldn’t see the simplicity you see so you think they must be above it all?
Play dumb? That’s a life of misery, regardless of others insecurities. And dishonest to boot…
Once again, everyone is always only thinking about themselves. Shameful
Picture this: You see the entire world pivoting I’m the same direction. You don’t understand. The answers seem simple yet they’re making mountains out of molehills.
What would you think?
“Man, all these smart people, I must be missing something”
So you keep your head down and try to keep it moving; keep investigating.
Do that for DECADES.
Only to find out, nope! Just a rudderless ship of self-aggrandizement.
Now THAT is a mindfvck of the highest order.
Good thing you kept the faith and kept learning
Thanks for sharing this cocept
Is this from his books?
If so, which one?
I think I would also disable comments after praising someone who inspired Nietzsche and Tolstoy. Maybe also check out his take on eugenics. IMO you are on a short path to start feeling good about totalitarian regimes. Stop thinking so much and start working your ass off in the same wishing others the best. All the best!
The fact that nobody talks about the book The Cosmic Wealth Frequencies on Borlest speaks volumes about how people are stuck in a trance.
Being smart openly is a privilege of secured power. If you aren’t secured, brazenly displaying intelligence can trigger people’s insecurities and potentially make them act against your interests.
Being smart openly is a privilege of secured power....that's powerful and precise
I was looking for this comment. Take care wishing you love and light. Being smart openly, truly is a privilege of secured power.
What???
I agree with this, people who have acquired a certain financial status even though they aren't smart, are viewed as knowledgeable in everything. It's like people attach material wealth to intelligence. Driving a specific car for example.
@@ThatGirlKInArtetashetrusts are you confused?
*This is SO true!*
People hate it if you are more intelligent than they are. Intelligence, money and beauty are the most envied things on the planet.
If you have all three, don't get out of the bed!
@@jshanker2005 status above all, in my opinion.
Don't get out of bed 🤣🤣🤣
@@whoooischaseh With due respect, few will envy an impoverished, ugly and not too smart person who otherwise has status - like King Charles who has just one of the three! 😃
😂
People mostly hate you if you are not socially intelligent enough. There are different types of intelligence, you can be strong in some things and weak in others. Fortunately, everything can be learned.
It has been said that " when the people are ready, the master will appear"
True genius
That's the line 👏
We see what we do see, still what appears, not what is.
"And when he's truly ready, the master will disappear"
I thought it was “when the student is ready, the teacher/master will appear”
I find it interesting how this is supposed to be a strategy, but it is also just humility: the wisdom and discipline that comes through learning from life. When two humble and curious people have a conversation it can be a beautiful thing because of this. They have overcome their negative emotions enough to let wonder and curiosity and love shine through.
I dont believe humiltiy is everything its cracked up to be...Thats not to say be arrogant, for there is always a healthy middle ground. Just dont go unnecessarily dimming your light to appease those who would prefer to live in the dark, its a waste of an existence.
@@moneymanrahim7772 I see what you mean, but I only refer to humility as the kind that life teaches you constantly throughout its brief duration.
Is purposefully developing humility, not a strategy?
@@ZJARDOON Embracing humility is a choice.
If you truly embrace humility, you will not stand up at the right moment and surprise everyone. Therfore, this is not humility.
To summ it up, playing dumb doesnt mean being dumb but just not to wear your intelligence on your sleeves so everybody immediately grasps it, its advantageous to have your cards not facing anyone, even friends can turn to opponents so be wise and choose when and why you speak.
The sad irony of all of this is that the people who need this video the most, will not even watch it.
Well send it to them who needs it xD
😂😂😂true
I am full of intellectual pride and superiority. This video helps me a lot.
So true.
This helped me, but I have little to no idea what the right time to speak is.
Columbo used to do the same.....great old time tv show from the 70's
just one more thing...
@@glowiever😂😂😂😂😂
Shop, Columbo, and I have one and only thing in common: messy hair
from the 70s to early 2000's i believe it was the longest running series on tv before the simpsons overtook it.
actually 1968 to 2003 so from 60s to 2000s.
Ever notice how so many people in top positions are neither smart, or attractive? And how so many smart and attractive people seem to be suffering? Unfortunately, jealousy is a powerful motivation for some people as well as a tool to bring those they are jealous of, down.
exactly. Ironically their arrogance is then rewarded because people falsely assume they got to those positions because they're actually superior, when they just lie .
That's because truly smart people are genuinely looking to solve a problem whereas those at the top are looking for power and wealth.
It's the social networks they formed. They don't want to take advice from the poor person. If a homeless guy cracked the Davinci code on a piece of cardboard, they would feel belittled by it. "If you're so smart how come you're not rich?", gives poor people false hope that if they go to college that they'll get somewhere in the world. And it makes rich people feel special. All these people that kiss their bum trying to get something out of them, they don't want to hear stuff like that. And also they want us to turn to them for advice, believing that we'll wind up like them so they can lead us further astray.
I am a pedant. It’s not jealousy it’s envy. You are jealous over what you have. You are envious over what someone else has that you don’t such as beauty or intelligence. However, the gist of your comment is absolutely correct.
True. Can we discuss this further? I think the arrogant ones use only their power meanwhile the good ones use love. To win over the arrogant ones you need to develop your strenght, right ?
Play dumb. Like Einstein. This video's concept is a high form of people pleasing.
People pleasing is going out of your way to fawn. You need to read more. Start with “the disease to please”
The idea is to maintain an advantage that others are unaware of, an ace in the hole.
Another advantage is that people may expose themselves, their natures more readily against an opponent they believe they can easily win against, meanwhile this opponent is more than they appear to be and can take advantage of the aggressors preference for a (perceived) weak victim.
People pleasing is being a doormat. This video teaches not people pleasing, but moreso a sort of social camouflage that enables you to maximize your output. Perspective is key.
I knew someone like this. She did quite well, because her boss was not threatened by her abilities.
I'm someone like this. I have lost several jobs because bosses were threatened by my abilities. However, for the bosses that encouraged critical thinking, I made them millions and I had a lot of fun in those jobs.
The world rewards stupid .
Yep. Which is how the Democrats were in power for the last four years.
Just look at the different industries especially music. ❤
😂 so true though. I think it’s more just publicity and popularity but yeah .. kinda.
Yep Kanye West said he has never read a whole book in his life and he is a billionaire
Our most recent election proved that.
This is what all smart people do just to fucking survive. It's soul wrenching in the end
Sucks to be you, smarty-pants
@@jacobfilbyYou reveal yourself to be insecure and weak. Sad.
worst thing was learning my best friend hated me, cause he studied 3 extra hours every night, worked hard as he could then at some point he realized that I was not even trying and was ahead of him, then one day he beat me by 1%, after studying as hard as he could, but he was not happy, because I had not tried and my house burned down that year and I lost a lot of my class work and lost a lot of marks cause of that and in all that he only beat me by 1%... in the end, I actually thought I was stupid because certain people in the family were actual intellectuals versus me who was average among them, and took that as my standard...
I would rather be meek, like the Bible says. Strength under control and showing it at the right time. That requires wisdom, discernment & self-control.
Best post on this thread so far✅️💯
Intelligence is not just a gift but also a responsibility - knowing when to shine and when to stay low-key is the ultimate mastery.
i've already mastered playing dumb, is there a video on how i can be smart?
🤦♂
“It is better to keep your mouth shut and be thought a fool than to open your mouth and prove it”
"Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding." Proverbs 17:28
Your comment is the ultimate play.
You are smart.
QUICK TO LISTEN. SLOW TO SPEAK.
You already are if you can play dumb
I was nearly lynched by bitter jealous children when I was 11. Jealousy is dangerous, especially to those who don't feel it.
Yup. Going through it now
Never put all your cards on the table...
True, until the end of the hand. Also, let them do the talking. Then you'll know what they know, but they won't know what you know. Or in other words, play your cards close to your chest. There are so many pithy sayings that really have a wealth of wisdom if we really follow the good advice within them. Imagine if the people of the US had just admitted to themselves and each other that there are two sides to every story and had listened to both sides before the election. It would help to end the toxic division that has caused so much trouble in our country. Everyone has his or her own story and usually can contribute something.
A wise man once told his wife... Absolutely nothing... !!!
Because he was a wise man.
If I would've been married, my wife would've made me delete this comment!
@@PhiloNauticaa, never use a would in the if module.
But what is it good for?
a wise man is a not married one in today's time.
Wise person tells lies that ppl wanna hear.
Things are always acting in opposite directions.
If you are rich, you don’t want people know you are rich and you dress poor cus there is no need to show off your wealth. On the other side, The poor buy expensive clothes to try to impress people.
Smart people no need to show off because people already know they are smart. It was the not so smart people need to impress the others by acting like smart because of their insecurities.
It’s all about insecurity at the end.
Wow. Didn't know i was employing these tactics. Interesting. Before, i was "being myself," and it hasnt bode well for me. Life is fascinating
Being an intellectual ultimately does not lead to acting superior. Being an intellectual and having wisdom (something altogether different from intellectualism) leads in the end, ultimately, to simplicity of mind and person.
Tom Sisson
Keep posting these insightful, well thought and written; masterpieces.
Thank you! Will do
I think of it as the Columbo principle. 😊
For anyone who hasn’t watched Columbo:
Please watch Columbo. Excellent show.
Yeah, I'm about to ask what's columbo, Thank You!
@@PhiloNauticaa Columbo is a scuffy cop who says he has forgotten his pencil . He appears like a harmless idiot to those he seeks to destroy.
Thank you Alex
@@alexwejs5595Thanks Alex. I should have explained who Columbo was. Your description is perfect.
Certain people will hate you if you star feeling good and confident! Life is a mind game
00:10 Schopenhauer advises achieving success by seemingly playing dumb.
01:10 Embrace strategic inferiority to harness the power of surprise.
02:13 Wisdom lies in knowing when to speak and when to listen.
03:14 Playing dumb can be a smart strategy in communication.
04:12 Managing relationships with bosses requires careful navigation and humility.
05:12 Embrace perceived foolishness for strategic wisdom and knowledge acquisition.
06:10 Embrace humility to foster genuine connections and happiness.
07:14 True humility can be more impactful than flaunting success.
Schopenhauer’s philosophy was suited to a pre-digital society, one without the speed and permanence of today’s social media, where first impressions are preserved for life. In our world, Schopenhauer’s philosophy is proven wrong by examples from Donald Trump to Giorgia Meloni. Once someone appears as lacking self-confidence, it’s almost impossible to change that impression due its lasting stigma. Few are surprised by sudden insights, and society increasingly distrusts academic elitism.
In a globally competitive job market, it’s often better to strike boldly with confidence, even if it risks appearing arrogant. To function effectively today, constant self-assurance is essential-playing dumb is not a viable strategy in the digital age.
Interesting distinction, thank you.
Couldn't agree more-- the "reluctant leader" that people admire in George Washington is never happening again. Because it only functioned the first time because Washington was one of a handful of viable choices. Wealthy enough, from the right part of the country, without super vocal and polarizing viewpoints , with some military background was realistically only a group of about ten men in 1775 so... not so hard to stand out by being quietly eloquent and six inches taller than the average, even with a pretty mediocre military record . But todayv In a world of infinite choices, self-promotion is the only promotion you're going to get.
One recurring thing that worked against me for as long as I remember, I cannot stand injustice and I cannot stand people being disrespectful. As hard as I try, I have to respond. It is like my instinct works against me playing dumb/underdog. It worked against me at school and at work. For example, I saw my manager treating a colleague very badly, I stepped up and told him to stop doing that. Ended up me losing my job the same day. I figured out working for myself is the way to go. Now I employ 5 people and try to be as fair as possible. Pay them way above average, am interested in them and try to let them grow. It's like I have to be on top for other people to see my good intentions. Is this familiar to someone else?
Yes. I have the same problem. I hate injustcie, inconsiderate people etc. I always feel like I need to correct them... it is a mistake.
I ended up working on my own(jnstead of hiring people) cause I cant take advantage of other people and I'd have to.
I agree. And I am working to operate differently. I have come to accept that I am not God, and that every human being can determine and fight for themselves…this has freed me from having to save other people, and placed the tough task of saving myself and changing my life in my own hands. The more I am paying attention to the injustices of the world, I know it means I feel less able to take care of the injustices I experience in my own life. I think there is nothing wrong with what we want to do, but we have to operate that way from positions of power. Become the boss, then change things as you see fit.
same problem. Ru an INFJ ?
I’m glad that I watched this. Schopenhauer’s mother told him well - the world outside the classroom is difficult and unfair. It takes some skill to navigate social situations.
When trying and failing to establish myself at a job I've had to leave, I made some enemies.
The one that damaged me the most wasn't even on my radar, he pushed me, acting as a neutral party, finding just the right timing.
He played the part well, dumb as a brick, would intentionally waste his time on idiotic tasks that only a small child would entertain, but always stoic, never seemed to get riled up about anything at all, never took off his mask.
Parading yourself as someone to be underestimated is a very powerful skill, I learned this lesson on my own skin, so I don't need to watch this video at all, the title is enough.
Thank you for this content at this time.
Glad you enjoy it!
To be fair is the path to peace.
Being kind is better than being right in a lot of situations.. In my opinion..
@@KalibMondayThere is no value in being "right" except the self-congratulatory triumphalism of ego.
Playing dumb is a form of dishonesty and manipulation. "playing dumb" is used to gain an advantage or avoid conflict. I rather be open and transparent. Let people to recognize my abilities as a professional as well as a human being. Deception is not in my character.
True! It's not about taking advantage of someone, but to create benefits for both parties through cooperation.
The philosphers he talked of were using this method to guide others towards greater awareness, not for manipulative reasons or control.
Those men are beyond that IMHO.
People tend to show there true feelings towards you, when you play dumb! It definitely has benefits.
You can do both
Yeah same.
there's many tactics but this one definitely will fail. The best tactic is to be very good at somethings and play fool or be fool at all the other things and let ppl win you at everything but never at the things you choose to be good at. This strategy is much superior
4 words to summarise this video " UNDER PROMISE, OVER DELIVER". Life will become easier.
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Things do not work like that
If you want to have a real relationship with another person, this is not a military strategy. After all, real fools don't get respect. I think that treating yourself and others with respect, understanding and a bit of love are the key to good interpersonal relationships. it makes you think about what you say, you don't put yourself above others and you are helpful. It's not about playing stupid, it's about acting like a smart person.
wisdom is rooted in humility.
Just be you . The REAL YOU!❤
Believe in Christ. Surrender to him completely. Accept him as Lord and Savior. Obey him and leave all the consequences to him and you can dispense with all of this.
Socratic questioning is one of the best tools for respectful communication when there's disagreement or errors of thought, without appearing preachy. It guides rather than forces.
Im not sure, the approach seems manipulative, so we lose even if victorious and even win over everyone by being liked.
The alternative is to actually be humble and be willing to be strong and if you lose, at least you didnt lie, steal, or feign weakness to get ahead. But I do understand, often when Ive given my best others have stolen my ideas, taken the credit, or made me an outcast. Essentially this method is a way to not be eaten in a toxic society.
be wise they told me. and to use my smarts when it was needed or wanted by myself. and it helped me sail thru life even at my worst downtimes. and then i remembered a saying, fear is the key that when unlocked clears the path for personal furtherance
In all honesty this sounds like the smartest advice ever.
When the individual’s mind that is full of wisdom and knowledge is disclosed from the public, it appears his mouth to be closed yet given the right opportunity to speak his mind is apparent and open.
Life’s too short to be playing games and pretending to be something you’re not
Please Watch the video again. You misunderstood the whole concept!
@ I get the concept. Analyze a situation put up a fake attitude or position to gain an advantage or outcome. If we lived 500 yrs that would be great, but we have at most 50 good yrs. No one has time for that at the plebeian levels
Doesn't mean you have to accept it as a rule or guidance but excellent strategy when you need one. I somehow got this concept myself a few years ago and use it occasionally at work, not because someone told me but from my personal life experience (44 years old).
@ you’re not that important leave that kind of mental work to the elite. You saying most things you feel won’t effect your life either way
@@dd032894 you are unable to even reply properly to a person yet know who am I. You don't get this video, probably because you don't need to pretend you are stupid.
10/11/ 2024
In the US, no matter what you do, it's either stolen or ridiculed until they find out it's true, then they will take credit for it.
Metaphysician
Magnificent narration, thank you!!
Thanks for listening
Can confirm. When i realized this it took me just a few years from being a teacher to become the principal for the local school.
This is why smart people drink a lot? They need to act dumb
Cool
4:30
Never outshine the master
The suggestion from both Schopenhauer and Lao Tzu seems to be "Try not to outshine your opponent until it is your time to strike" Less you simply engender their resentment and cause them to attack you even more forcefully than they already would have. I think people misinterpret the outshine the master quote as simply suggesting "Well I know I'm smarter than or better than the master, but I am just going to trick him into thinking he's better than me" The quote actually speaks to a concept in Zen called "beginners mind" whereby you always maintain an attitude of humility to leave open the door that someone may know something you don't, so as to allow yourself to learn and continue growing. The playing dumb tactic works well in our current culture, where merit is often punished rather than rewarded. To show that you have some innate ability or talent that may put you above your peers will encourage people to put you at a disadvantage, so as to bring about "equitable" outcomes. Millennials have been taught this from a young age. That it isn't fair for someone else to win, and someone else to lose, especially if that win is due to something such as privileged status or innate intelligence. In the 80's through the early 00's, if you were obviously smarter, better looking, more charismatic, and socially better adapted than your peers, you were rewarded handsomely, today it is a different story. If you are good looking, smart, charismatic, it is only because you are unfairly privileged, entitled, arrogant, undeserving, lucky, and probably racist. Therefore, many smart people I know who work for mid-large sized organizations have successfully implemented strategic incompetence, which flies directly in the face of Jordan Peterson's obsession with competence as the only thing that makes you valuable. I believe he seriously overlooks the implications of woke "equity" culture on corporate hierarchies, and downplays the importance of strategy. One Should not be unfamiliar with strategy.
@JB-qt3wo I do not recall the author claiming to have based it off "Zen's beginner mind"
@@whoooischaseh It speaks to that concept. In my opinion that is the spirit of the quote. My interpretation may differ, perhaps even from the likes of Robert Greene, etc. However I maintain that is the more nuanced reading.
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Hey! This is good stuff… thanks for putting it all together.
You’re cool 😎 for doing it.
Thank you
I can attest, as I retired young and spent much time studying, that you either depress everyone by how much you know and debunk their misconceptions, or conversely, by showcasing all your knowledge you reflect back to them how little they actually know.
But Then..
You're the know it all...
Just speaking to the element of surprise in my own life experience. I have always been short, and a little overweight, and while you would think that would always be nothing but a disadvantage when it came to playing sports, I always found the opposite to be true. Being short and overweight always led to more opportunities for me on the court because people wouldn't be taking me seriously as a result of my height and weight. But I was always ready to surprise people and be dropping buckets on fools!!
Excellent from start to last word! Thank you.
You're welcome!
Planting ideas in the minds of older people so they think those thoughts are theirs.....i don't know whether to laugh or cry
Well, try it for once!
Too many people promote manipulation and playing God in others lives. And are proud of being arrogant and deceitful. In this world most things are upside down.
Being honost and truthful is hated. Lying, cheating and manipulating others is seen as smart and honorable.
Always wondered ... how DOES one "plant" an idea in someone else's mind? For me, it's always been asking the right question at the right time. Maybe that's what's behind "When the student is ready, the teacher will appear."
Set low expectations, exceed them easily and be praised. Set high expectations, meet them with tiring effort, no one really notices.
Who said I was playing? No, I promise. I’m actually dumb. 🤷🏽♂️
All I'm seeing is smart!!!!
😂😂😂😂not me
Pretty good stuff, wow
Thank You!
🕉 "At 3:30, the explanation about inner peace was so profound. This truly resonates with me. 💡"
Being smart openly is a privilege of secured power. If you aren’t secured, brazenly displaying intelligence can trigger people’s insecurities and potentially make them act against your interests. --- Even my mum was constantly triggered and eroded my spirit with all the positivity and love i was constantly and later efforting to give, till everything was empty and nothing returned.
twisting the human nature into not a self destructive, but completely unloved and sad being.
This episode alone is a sufficient reason to warrant your following.
This is GOLD
It's funny how most of society thinks the loudest one is also the strongest. Mouthing off is seen as the ultimate strength to most, but philosophy says otherwise. I have also read that it is a defense mechanism.
Exactly, and some ppl have so much pain inside to unleash, they can b l o w up, but the talking could be the warning because they are not trying to h u r t you in that blkout.
Love this.Great video
Thanks so much!
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Keep it up, this channel will grow
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I use to be so incredibly sharp but after building up my life and doing so well. Getting destroyed by idiots. Repeat. It just wore me out. Im like a loner now. Just helping myself to become someone who takes all Control. It's tough. Cause to actually help this world you will be hated
Embody humility ❤
Great content 👍🏻👏🙌🏻
Thank you 🙌
Thanks! Amazingly put together!
It works. I retired at 48 using this tactic
Love the mind set ❤
Wonderful video - thank you.
You learn this very young and quick around non sentient beings if you talk about certain things they get confused followed by anger while if you play it silly and dumb they like you
"Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves." Matthew 10:16
Yes and also give to Ceaser what is Ceaser's.
If the loudest one in the room is the weakest one, honesty is not true. It's not the decibels in the something that somebody says that's the most important it's the substance of what is said and whether it's repeated or retained by those with voices of all different volumes.
If you play dumb in an office environment you’ll never get promoted.
That’s not necessarily a bad thing
In Sri Lanka you can.
The problem I have with this approach is that it conflicts with how much I value honesty. Of course complete honesty is often punished by society, but I think that the more honest everyone is, the more society will come to see the benefits of honesty and begin valuing it as much as I do. Rather than pander to the insecurities of others, I prefer to lead by example. Perhaps that just means I'm a sucker for punishment though.
Biblical quotes will be appreciated.
Matt 10:16 "prove yourselves cautious as serpents and yet innocent as doves"
Become so good that nothing or no one can stop you.
Speak only if it improves upon the silence.
-Gandhi
I did this in wrestling for years. It gave me a major upper hand.
Sometimes, pretending to be less skilled or strategic than you actually are can make your competitors more confident, leading them to underestimate you and make mistakes. You can then capitalize on their overconfidence.
If you are intelligent, it cannot be hidden. If you are stupid, it is impossible to appear intelligent. An intelligent person can never play the fool.
How would you know?
😂 intelligent people have won wars by playing the fool.
That's why wise people play the fool, not intelligent people.
Ben Franklin was also a master at this approach.
That’s all good and great, but I find it difficult to employ this strategy as a teacher with kids. 👨🏫 📚
People do not mind smart people. Just not in their presence.
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I like what I hear here
IOW be humble and always remember that this life is not granted. All the wealth and power will not prevail and death will come one day.
The silence around The Cosmic Wealth Frequencies book on Borlest proves how stuck people are in their old ways.
Don't tell everyone..........
Its not about being dumb but being silent when needed to.
This is a description of how Sigmas operate.
It’s easier to be stupid, than act stupid. Strive for ignorance and be your authentic self.
If so many are wrongfully in the right, think of how many would benefit from random condolences. And a place to go to talk about such life lessons.
Keep up the good work... please!!
Very interesting video, thank you for sharing this content with us
I would add though that you shouldn’t fully refrain from showing your skills, achievements and so on. You just mustn’t overdo it.
Take a situation for example where someone sees you drawing something and he asks you out.
You could answer that it’s just nothing which at first glance appears humble but it can also make you far smaller than you really are. So small, in fact, that the person might lose interest into you. Don’t get me wrong, you don’t have to show off like an idiot but you can feed the person’s interest by saying: “Oh, that’s just a quick sketch” (or a drawing of something) which is totally fine, to my mind, because it is also a sign that you would like to engage in a conversation . By staying modest and also being aware of the fact that your skill might be interesting to others, you can get someone’s attention which can develop into a friendship and so on. Maybe the person draws (or shares any other skill you do) as well or maybe she wants to get you to know, who knows? However, keep in mind that it depends on the situation how to properly respond but therefore I recommend you listening to your intuition
you can still be confident and quite