That was a great example. I truly agreed with you. I’ll use that on my grandson he’s ten years old.

since silence is so important you should stop yapping and just get to the point

Yes sometimes silence is golden because you can be by yourself enjoying what you’re life has truly given you. Because I believe it’s better to be silent and listen to what other people have to say about you. Because it’s the other person’s right to judge you or come to conclusions that you’re a very bad person and that you can’t be trusted. Because I’m one of those people who choose to be silent especially when you have nothing to say or something to tell others. Because I have no right to judge other people on what they think about you or other people the only one who can is the one who created you.

Wow 😲 am happy with your simple answer with a wide meaning 😊

THE FISHERMAN AND HIS SON

A Short Moral Story.

A young boy asked his father who was an avid fisherman.

“Father, is it okay to tell people about my goals and plans in life?”.

The father thought for a moment, then asked.
“How come you want to know this?”.

The boy answered.
“Well, father, I have a very big dream, really big! I want to be of impact in all areas of life, to my generation and all aspect of life. I want to be one of the most successful enterprenuers in the country. I want to travel around the world. I want to own a vacation home in England. I also want to set up a foundation to help the less privileged… but now I’m wondering if I should share my goals with others or keep them to myself”.

The father smiled and said.
“Ok, you know what, let’s go catch some fish in the river. And then, let’s continue this conversation, okay?”.

The father and his son took their fishing equipment and went fishing. At the river, the father put a piece of bait on the hook and casted the fishing rod into the river. And he caught a huge fish.

A few hours later, their basket was almost filled with fish they had caught. The father then stopped and said to his son.

“Look at all these fish in the basket. Their fate is now different from the other ones in the river. They have lost everything in their lives; their families, friends and home. Unfortunately, they have become victims and are going to be killed. And do you know why?”.

The boy thought for a few moments, then shook his head and said.
“No, I don’t know why. Could you tell me?”.

The father took a deep breath and whistled.
“Well, it’s because they couldn’t close their mouths. A fish with a closed mouth never gets caught”.

Upon saying that, he placed a hand on the boy’s shoulder and then whispered to him.

“Son, this is what happens in real life. This is what we get when we open our mouths and tell others about our plans and goals in life. A good reason to guard your senses and keep your mouth shut about upcoming projects is that most people do not want to see you succeed. Even your closest friends and family often times want nothing more than to throw a wrench in your plans. You should never announce your plans until they are close to completion. This is a piece of advice not only to avoid bad luck but also to save your plans from being sabotaged by people who envy you. Many people will do everything in their power to send a dagger through your chest just to ensure you don’t succeed. Keep your big move a secret. Move in silence, take action, and shock people with your results”.