Listen to Me: The Joy of Acting Clueless While the Devil Calls You ‘Boss”

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Hey there, my fabulous Medium readers and fellow adventurers in the land of words and wisdom! It’s your friendly neighborhood Brandt Amelia, ready to dive into a topic that’s as amusing as it is mysteriously true. You know, life has this quirky way of playing peek-a-boo with our perceptions, making us believe one thing while reality takes a whole different shape. So, grab your virtual popcorn and let’s unravel the delightful tale of acting like you don’t know anything, while secretly being hailed as the boss by the mischievous devil himself. Intrigued? You should be!

Picture this: you’re at a meeting, the kind that has the word “important” scribbled all over it. Now, here’s the fun part — as you nod along, appearing attentive and engaged, you’re secretly holding the key to a world of wisdom. It’s like pretending you’re a clueless duck floating on the surface, while your clever little feet are paddling a mile a minute beneath. It’s a magical power, my friends, because in this act of “I-don’t-know,” you hold the reins of the conversation. People share, they advise, and they think they’re leading the way — little do they know, they’re dancing to your rhythm. Who’s the boss now, huh?

But here’s where the plot twist happens. You see, while you’re savoring this “puppet master” feeling, there’s a…