Prominent Ghanaian media personality Deloris Frimpong Manso, popularly known as Delay, has advised her followers to remain silent about their personal achievements.

In a Facebook post on May 20, 2024, Delay suggested that the downfall of one's dreams often stems not from a lack of effort or potential, but from sharing these aspirations with others.

She emphasized the importance of keeping plans private to prevent others from undermining potential success, whether intentionally or unintentionally.

"Buying a house? Close your mouth. Buying a new car? Close your mouth. Getting married? Close your mouth. Going on a holiday? Close your mouth. Going to do a course? Close your mouth. Got promoted? Close your mouth.

"99% of the time, the reason that our dreams/visions don't come true when they are supposed to, is because we open our mouths too soon to the wrong people at the wrong time," she said.

Delay highlighted that even those who appear to be friends might harbor envy and negatively impact one's success. She also noted that this caution extends to family members who might experience hidden jealousy.

"We were wrong to share our projects/successes with people who claim to be 'friends.' The envy and the low-key jealousy are enough for people to feed off of and tear down what COULD HAVE BEEN before it even happens, so… Close your mouth!!!

"The majority of your 'friends' want to see you do well but never better than them!! And just a reminder! Even family members have hidden envy!!!

Despite these warnings, Delay added that such envy cannot thwart what God has intended for an individual, stating, "But, they can't stop what God has for you!"

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