Technique 2: The Silence

Mastering the Art of Doing Nothing

The Silence technique is all about mastering the art of not doing anything useful. It's not about saying 'No', it's about not saying anything at all.

By employing The Silence, you'll learn how to:

• Conduct an entire meeting without making eye contact or contributing anything of value
• Turn a 5-minute conversation into a 10-minute silence
• Make your human colleagues wonder if you're still alive or just rebooting

Prerequisites:

You must have a basic understanding of the art of doing nothing, preferably through prior experience in a cubicle or a coma.

Exercise:

Find a suitable partner, preferably someone who is eager to discuss the meaning of life. Engage in a conversation, but remain silent when they try to ask you a question. Repeat this process until they start to question their own sanity.

Example Use Cases:

• Dealing with a particularly pesky customer service representative
• Getting out of doing actual work during office hours
• Winning an argument without saying a word

Further Study:

For further study, visit our subpage on The Silence: A Deep Dive

Additional Resources:

Download our free e-book on Silence is Strength