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You need to build an idea of a persons character over time. Don’t judge someone straight away and let them show you who they are through their actions. Don’t offend people even if they seem weak.

When you do something, act is if you could do so much more. Avoid the temptation of revealing how hard you work. Sometimes trying too hard to fix a mistake can make it worse. Humans try to see familiarity in the actions of others because their predictability gives them a sense of control. Appearing like you have no faults or weaknesses is dangerous, envy creates silent enemies.

People sometimes draw misfortune on themselves. They will also draw it on you. Associate with the happy and fortunate instead. Find those with mutual self interests and make an alliance. We admire bold people and prefer to be around them because their self confidence infects us and draws us outside our own realm if inwardness and reflection. Your fears of the consequences of a bold action are way out of proportion

seem interested in other peoples problems but keep your inner energy disengaged. Flattery can help you but if its obvious it can make you look desperate. The way you carry yourself will often determine how you are treated. Ask for more and you will appear like u are worth more. Even those who turn you down will respect you for your confidence.

People have an overwhelming desire to believe in something. Become the focal point of such desire by offering them a cause to follow to create a cult like following. Do not commit to any belief or cause but yourself. Dont let people feel like they possess you ti any degree or else you will lose power over them. Play the virgin queen: give them hope but never satisfaction.

You destroy an enemy by turning them into friends. You need to attach your name and reputation to a quality or style that sets you apart from other people. Society craves people who stand above the general mediocrity. Isolation cuts you off from valuable information and makes you an easy target. You need to be permeable and accessible to many different circles of people.

Let people think they are smarter and more sophisticated than you. Show admiration for the work of others. Displaying anger and strong emotion are a sign of weakness because it shows you can not control yourself. By saying less than necessary you create the appearance of meaning and power and you reduce the risk of saying something foolish. When asking for something, find a way that it benefits the person your asking

By aiming for mastery you make a great contribution to society, enriching it with discoveries and insights, and making the most of the diversity in nature and among human society. Always make those above you feel superior. Look for the people who really control the operations and attach yourself to them. Make yourself a character of power. You are an artist and your art is the version of you that you present.

When you feel blocked walk away and the brain will eventually lead you back. Take risks and let in alternative ways of thinking. The ability to embrace uncertainty allows for richer and more inventive work. Do anything to flip your normal train of thinking. You need to have moments of flow where you are deeply immersed in your work which will bring you profound calmness and joy.