Learn to keep your mouth shut and don't talk to others

At the end of a party, I overheard two colleagues whispering something in the corner. They were discussing a recently departed colleague who had confided in me.

"You know what? He actually ......" A colleague's voice grew quieter, but full of surprise and disbelief.

I was shocked, and I felt a wave of loss and anger as I stood not far away. I used to trust this colleague and tell him some of my personal affairs, but I didn't expect him to say this about me behind my back.

At that moment, I realized the brutal truth: in this competitive workplace environment, opening up too much to others can cause unnecessary problems for yourself. I felt like I was digging my own grave, putting myself in a bad position by being too honest.

On the way home, my heart was unusually heavy. I began to reflect on my own behavior, why do I trust others so easily, am I being naïve, or am I too eager to be understood and supported by others?

That night, I sat in my study, lit a candle, and thought alone. I realized that to survive in such an environment, I needed to be more cautious and learn to protect myself.

"Learn to keep your mouth shut, and don't talk to others. I wrote this in my diary. This became my new motto. Since then, I've been deliberately keeping my distance, both at work and in my private life, trying not to expose my true thoughts and feelings to too many people.

A few months later, on another project in the company, I encountered some difficulties. Despite my anxiety, I chose not to reveal much to my colleagues. I began to look for a solution to my problem on my own, rather than seeking sympathy or help.

This practice made me feel lonely, but it also brought unexpected benefits. I have become more independent and confident, I have learned to solve problems on my own and not rely so much on the opinions or evaluations of others.

At a team meeting, I made an important debriefing on my own. My performance was praised by my superiors. At that moment, I realized that while keeping my mouth shut about my personal feelings made me lose some of my closeness, it also helped me to stand firm in the workplace.

This experience has taught me an important rule of survival in the workplace: in this complex world, it is very necessary to protect your inner world. While this may mean less spiritual comfort, it has given me more security and a sense of control. In this way, I will be better able to face the challenges of the future.