i was asked
nicely
to no longer
use my camera
during meetings
because while
i have made
advances in
not calling out
bullshit loudly
thanks to mute
i apparently
manage to scream
it with each of
my facial expressions.

i asked to just
not be invited.

it is a war
of attrition.

anyone who wants
to be surrounded
by yes men
has no desire
to be anything more
those who surround
themselves with
tactical thinkers
can swallow pride
to find true success.