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The less you say, the more you're heard.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

May 26, 2026   |   Read online Silence creates status The less you say, the more you're heard. Most people believe that visibility creates influence. That speaking more increases presence. That constant expression builds authority… But the opposite is often true. The more you speak, the more you dilute your message. When words are constantly flowing, they lose their weight. When explanations are too frequent, they lose their impact. When availability is unlimited, it loses its value. Silence changes this. It creates contrast. It separates you from the constant noise, it introduces space to breathe, it forces others to pay closer attention. People assign value to what is scarce. When your words are limited, they carry more significance. When your responses are measured, they create anticipation. When your presence is not constant, it becomes notable. This is not about withdrawal…but control. Strong individuals do not speak to fill space…instead, they speak with intention. They understand that communication is not about volume, but about precision. When you remove excess speech, a few things shift: People begin to listen differently. They observe more closely. They assign more weight to what you choose to say. Silence also reveals composure in a few ways: It shows that you are not driven by the need to be heard. It shows that you are comfortable without constant reinforcement. It shows that your identity is not dependent on expression. This creates presence. In leadership, silence builds authority. In negotiations, it creates leverage. And in relationships, it deepens understanding. Because silence allows others to reveal themselves. And while they are speaking, you are learning. The goal is not to speak less arbitrarily, it is to speak only when it matters. Remove unnecessary words, and let your communication become deliberate. You will find that your influence increases. Not because you said more… But because you said less…with intention. Your coach, - James Michael Sama P.S.: If you’re looking for a private advisor to help you develop these qualities, let’s talk.   Update your email preferences or unsubscribe here © 2026 Your secret weapon. 228 Park Ave S, #29976, New York, New York 10003, United States Powered by beehiiv Terms of Service

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	Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for more RTF invitation: Learning to Break the Programming and Build a Resilient Mind and Life (featuring Tish Conlin) Sunday May 24 at 2pm Eastern Time Rising Tide Foundation May 23 ∙ Preview   READ IN APP   This Sunday May 24 at 2pm ET, my friend and fellow Canadian activist, nutritionist and lecturer Tish Conlin will grace the Rising Tide Foundation with a lecture titled ‘Learning to Break the Programming and Build a Resilient Mind and Life’. Patricia Conlin is a Canadian patriot who stepped forward during COVID to speak truth in a time when it mattered most. She has run federally three times and will be running in the upcoming municipal elections this fall. In this powerful and timely session, Tish will share key lessons from her political journey- what she has seen. What she has learned, and what it takes to stand firm in today’s environment. But this is not just about politics. In a world filled with overwhelming headlines and constant negativity, many are asking: How do we stay strong without becoming discouraged? Drawing from her deep background in holistic health, emotional resilience, and personal transformation, Tish will guide us through practical ways to avoid becoming “black-pilled” and instead build strength, clarity, and purpose. What She Will Cover: Lessons from stepping into the political arena in Canada How to remain grounded and hopeful in challenging times Breaking free from fear, fatigue, and discouragement Practical tools for emotional and mental resilience The 6 key pillars of the THRIVE Protocol for personal strength and clarity Speaker bio: Tish is an author, international speaker, leadership consultant, and founder of Global Consulting Group Inc., with over 20 years of experience in coaching and development. She is a certified Emotional Intelligence trainer, Registered Holistic Nutritionist, and Black Belt martial artist. She has helped individuals overcome chronic health challenges, emotional trauma, and burnout to lead healthier and more purposeful lives. She is the author of The Thrive Protocol and The ABC’s of Food Join the interactive lecture by clicking on the Zoom link below:... Subscribe to Rising Tide Foundation to unlock the rest. Become a paying subscriber of Rising Tide Foundation to get access to this post and other subscriber-only content. Upgrade to paid A subscription gets you: Subscriber-only posts and full archive Subscriber-only episodes in your podcast app Post comments and join the community   Like Comment Restack   © 2026 Rising Tide Foundation PO Box 3, Ste Martine, Quebec, J0S 1V0 Unsubscribe