Never Show Your Hand: Why Oversharing Will Cost You SuperSelf podcast

Why is keeping quiet sometimes the smartest move you can make?

In this powerful solo episode, Pete Ferrari dives deep into the real-life consequences of oversharing—whether in business, personal relationships, or on social media. Drawing from gritty personal experience, Pete explains why even the people closest to you can unintentionally expose your vulnerabilities, and why “keeping your cards close” is a lost art in today’s oversharing culture. From ancient parables to modern business blunders, Pete’s candid storytelling delivers a compelling case for mastering restraint.

This isn’t about paranoia—it’s about self-preservation.

Key Highlights & Timestamps:

00:00 – Opening Insight: Vulnerability Has a Cost

Pete sets the stage with a bold claim—oversharing is a liability, even with people you trust. The ripple effect of information shared is unpredictable and often dangerous.

00:54 – “Never Show Your Hand” Defined

Referencing Robert Greene’s 48 Laws of Power, Pete explains the philosophy behind the episode and how it plays out in everyday life.

02:55 – When Oversharing Backfires

From personal highs (making money) to emotional lows (feeling depressed), Pete shares how past transparency led to unwanted attention, exploitation, and manipulation.

04:56 – Radical Trust... With Boundaries

Despite deep friendships, Pete explains why he chooses to keep personal matters private—even from lifelong friends—to avoid the mental burden of selective sharing.

05:59 – Oversharing in Business: Excuses vs. Accountability

Modern workplace culture is full of excuses. Pete recounts stories of “weak apologies” from professionals—from missed Zoom calls to blaming COVID—revealing how poor accountability reflects deeper issues.

08:50 – Social Media: A Weaponized Mirror

Why posting your beach vacation or steak dinner could be your downfall. Pete breaks down how social media invites judgment and makes you a target.

11:38 – Practicing What He Preaches

Pete addresses the irony: while he shares deep personal stories in this podcast, it’s intentional, strategic, and backed by experience and control—not blind vulnerability.

12:45 – Power Quotes That Guide Pete’s Life

From Mark Twain to Sun Tzu, Pete shares wisdom that shapes his worldview on restraint, discernment, and self-awareness.

15:33 – A Classic Parable on Hubris

A powerful retelling of Odysseus and the Cyclops reveals how boasting—even after victory—can ruin everything. A timeless metaphor for today’s oversharing culture.

16:56 – Final Thoughts: Set Your Own Boundaries

Pete leaves listeners with a call to reflect on their personal thresholds for sharing—urging balance, awareness, and the power of silence.

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About the Host

Pete Ferrari is a health entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and author of the upcoming book Just Jump: Create Your SuperSelf. Through the SuperSelf Podcast, he helps listeners cut through health myths and discover science-backed strategies for better living.

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