The Importance of Moving in Silence as an Influencer & Content Creator
- Neecee Lexy
- Nov 13, 2021
- 4 min read
Updated: 3 days ago
You probably heard of moving in silence so many times but do you know what that means?
"Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps himself out of trouble." —Proverbs 21:23
Suppose you are an actor, model, or content creator. In that case, you are always on the run for new auditions, gigs, or pitching to brands in hopes of catching a big break. Nine times out of ten, you’re super excited about getting an audition or submitting a pitch proposal to brands. So, you end up posting about it on social media or sharing the exciting news with your friends.
Let’s be real, though—most of the time, those projects never end up materializing or happening at all. Now you’re feeling super disappointed, right? In reality, you were celebrating too soon. It’s like counting your chickens before they hatch. STOP DOING THAT STARTING TODAY!
What is moving in silence?
It’s the process of working on significant projects or milestones in your life without announcing your progress. This approach can be applied to anything—getting a new job, purchasing a house, securing a spot at a major event, reaching relationship milestones, having a baby, or any other life-changing event.
For instance, I worked at Google for nearly two years and was promoted twice—from Junior Rep to Small Business Trainer, then to Agency Builder, and finally to Senior Trainer. Only a select few people knew about it or were even aware that I worked at the company because I never shared it on social media. Some of you reading this blog are probably hearing about it for the first time. That was my version of "moving in silence" for my digital marketing career breakthrough.
STOP TELLING PEOPLE YOUR BUSINESS BEFORE IT HAPPENS—THIS ISN’T BBC BREAKING NEWS!
SOMETIMES YOU BLOCK YOUR BLESSINGS by speaking too much.
I wasn’t always moving in silence! I’ve worked as a digital influencer, event promoter, and coordinator—roles that allowed me to stay in the know about what was happening in the city and across the country.
I used to get super excited and announce the news whenever I was assigned to an upcoming event—a classic habit of an event coordinator. However, sometimes these gigs didn’t happen, or the projects got canceled. I learned my fair share of lessons about moving in silence through hard experiences in this industry.
Now, I only share projects once everything is completely finalized or after they have been released. Since adopting this approach, I’ve had more things work out smoothly.
I have learned "The reveal” is much more exciting and the process is personal excitement.
WAIT UNTIL YOU HAVE IT
I once heard someone say, “Flashy things are the first to get taken. You might be showing off your new car, and meanwhile, someone is secretly hoping you crash it.” That’s why it’s important to know when to move in silence and when to share your big news.
My big sister always advises me to keep things to myself—not everyone deserves your energy.
Below is a list of reasons why you should always move in silence as you step into a new year, a new age, or a new phase in life.
IMPORTANCE OF MOVING IN SILENCE:
Fewer Distractions: You will be more focused on your projects with less pressure on yourself to complete them.
It’s Nobody’s Business: You are working to improve your lifestyle, personal goals, and family life. Whatever you do in life is your business, not the public’s.
Surprise the Competition: As a Content Creator or Influencer, the industry is highly competitive. Treat your work like a business—because it is. In business, you need to surprise people with what you do while enjoying the process.
Let Success Make the Noise: Let your work speak for itself. Take Beyoncé’s branding and marketing strategy, for example. You don’t hear her discussing upcoming releases in interviews. Instead, she stays focused on her craft, avoids distractions, and surprises the competition.
Also, as you get older, you realize that not everyone needs to know everything happening in your personal life.
FIND ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO HELP YOU GROW YOUR ONLINE BUSINESS OR BLOG.
I highly recommend you to read my previous post on the following topics:
Find more helpful RESOURCES on youtube:
CHECK OUT THE PLAYLIST:
🔔 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
📲 Podcast:
Comments