Proprietary Knowledge

A prudent man conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.

_Proverbs 12:23, NKJV

Proprietary knowledge is the secret to success.

Your edge is the knowledge you have that no one else has.

For example, Coca Cola is the perennial most popular brand of soft drinks. Just like all the other brands, all it is is sugar water except…

…for that recipe.

As I wrote in the blog, Why Succeed? (https://pastorkemp.com/2017/03/04/why-succeed/)

“There are two great motivators in life.  One says, “I want to impress and be better than others”; the other says, “I want to inspire and help others be better.”

To be the one who inspires often requires keeping your mouth shut.

The ONE THING for today: Be quick to offer your services, but don’t give the recipe away.

“Even the cheapest misers can be generous with advice.”

— The Bed of Procrustes: Philosophical and Practical Aphorisms (Incerto Book 4) by Nassim Nicholas Taleb