Why am I so secretive?
1) Psychology proves that people who talk about their goals are less likely to fulfill them because it gives people a sense of partial completion...even if no steps have been taken towards the goal. While I do discuss ideas, they aren't necessarily my personal goals. Big people talk about ideas, average people talk about things, and small people just talk about other people.
2) A TRUE secret is between oneself and God. Since you haven't seen God, I'm sure He didn't tell you my business...but maybe you've seen Sarah or Chris. If you don't believe in God, go tell it on the mountain, and I'm sure your secret will still be so tomorrow. Tell Sarah, and Chris will ask you about it randomly at the company party...or vice versa.
3) I don't like hearing gossip about other people. I don't even like when people tell me about their lives in excess. Honestly, I prefer the moments we build with each other. Let's talk about the time we went where ever and just did whatever. That's what I love. Let's try something new! If Mike wasn't there, he doesn't need to know everything about it, but he's welcome to come to the next event, brunch, kickback etc.
4) I trust my friends, but they don't need to know everything. There are no secret scandals. I simply like keeping pieces of myself, for myself. There's plenty of Reality TV to go around without me adding my life to it. Maybe I bought a new pair of shoes, discovered a new recipe, had an interview, started an exercise routine, or had drinks with an old friend. Who cares? Of course I could share, but why? I won't gain anything from it. When the cost is greater than the benefit, I don't even bother.
5) Small talk is annoying. "It'll be sunny next Tuesday." Ok...and? "My father told me that when a man starts talking about the weather, keep your hand on your wallet." -Eddie Murphy (Life).
I'm just a mysterious person. That wasn't my intention, but now it's reality.
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