If I could change the article's title, to reduce ambiguity, it would be, "The BUSINESS Strength of Being Misunderstood". It's ambiguity that I wish Sam would h

If I could change the article's title, to reduce ambiguity, it would be, "The BUSINESS Strength of Being Misunderstood". It's ambiguity that I wish Sam would have anticipated, and adjusted for, but the content is nevertheless good advice, once you contextualize where Sam is coming from (a VC spotting market opportunities): In a certain context, misunderstanding IS a strategic advantage, if you're spotting a market opportunity, and have the resources to exploit the mismatch. You keep a window of opportunity open as long as the misunderstanding persists among those with resources who would otherwise compete. In another context, interpersonal communication, misunderstanding is NOT a strength, if your goal was to convince people to be on your side. It means you need work on your communication skills. The title is a poor personal maxim to live by, and I hope not the takeaway people had.