If you have a business idea that's not ready for launch yet, there is nothing inauthentic about keeping it under wraps. If you feel like someone is going to knock you off, there is nothing inauthentic about not letting them in on your trade secrets.
While we're on this topic, let's clear one thing up: having trade secrets does not mean you value community any less.
Not everyone needs to know everything you're doing. Sometimes this concept is referred to as "not throwing pearls to swine."
You have permission to keep aspects of your business to yourself.
#GetSplendid offers tips designed to make your business and life a little more splendid, day by day. Our theme for March is 'Communication.'