The universe is full of endless possibilities and the mind is the most complex, capable, and wonderful creation in the universe… or accident in the universe, if you prefer.
Our mind is where we gain knowledge and knowledge is power. We can have power over our own life and other people. I’m not speaking of mind over matter, which , by the way, I do believe in, to a point… and I'm not talking about becoming a world leader. What I’m talking about here is having power over people though words, body language, and setting up situations. I know this sounds like a bunch of shit, but whatever…lol… I’m posting it anyway. I got most of it out of a couple books and a show called the Pickup Artist.
You may be thinking you don't want power that requires strategy or deception of any kind. If you think about it, we are all manipulators to some extent. In many situations we don't fully divulge our intent or we would blow it; or we don't don't tell 100% of the truth so we don't hurt someone's feelings. That is manipulating the situation and gaining a certain amount of power, no matter has little the power...it's still controlling another, to an extent. Not all deception is bad. And some straightforwardness can be bad. Lying is not necessary, but a certain amount of deception is necessary in order to manipulate the situation that gives us power.
We’re all in the process of learning the game everyday that we live, some faster than others, some very slowly. By knowing and using certain principles we can get way ahead of the game. Life is not a game, neither is war, but like a game of chess, in life and war, the more you strategize, the more you plan your next move and several moves ahead, the more likely your chances of controlling the king, the people around you, your situation, your life.
“Knowledge is power.”
What ultimately gives people power? You may be born into royalty, elected president, be the most likable person in your group of friends, be a mechanic, housewife, actor, director. Whoever you are…. your power, or lack of it ultimately comes from other people. Learning to control the people around you is the key to power.
Each week in the show The Pickup Artist, so-called geeks are given new pointers by a man called Mystery, THE pickup artist, on how to pick up women and then they are challenged to use what they’ve learned. Inevitably, the geeks who best use what they’ve learned have the most success. The principles work. Each week the least successful geek is eliminated.
They are taught how to create interest and value in themselves and the art of seduction. For example: Making eye contact and giving a sincere, relaxed smile with a slight nod says you are a sincere yet confident person.
Now down to the last three geeks, one of the most difficult challenges for the geeks was to get an exotic dancer/stripper to go outside to their limousine, “off the clock.” One geek, who, by the way, seems less geeky as the weeks go by, stood above the other two. He sat at a table. One of the dancers asks if she may sit down. Part of her job is to get him to buy her an overpriced drink that has very little alcohol in it. As soon as she sits down he asks her where all the hot girls are. She frowns and says, “What?” He smiles a genuine smile and says, “Just kidding.” Already she’s attracted by his genuineness and confidence, not to mention a little humor. He leans back in his chair, away from her. Slightly distancing himself from her makes her think hey, where’s he going? An automatic response is for her to lean in toward him, which she does. He pulls her in, hook, line and sinker. He plays her like chess piece, and she has no idea what he’s doing. His next move is brilliant. He says, “So what do you have going for yourself besides your looks and this place?” She answers, “I go to cosmetology school and I’m gonna own my own solon.” He snuck in a little compliment while at the same time getting her to qualify herself to him. He created a situation where she is now proving herself to him! His strategy worked perfectly. He had power over her and she never knew what hit her. Before the night was over she was in the limo with him making out, and he didn’t spend a dime on her.
Being a master pickup artist is just one aspect of the power you can have over people. Now they need to do a show on how women can pick up men….hmmm.
Before I go, i want to say that according to the book The 48 Laws of Power, The most important skill and crucial foundation to power is the ability to master your emotions. A wrong emotional response to a situation may be the single greatest barrier to power and may cost you more than any temporary satisfaction you gain by expressing your feelings. Emotions effect reason, and if your reasoning is clouded you are not in control.
There’s a lot more to say on the subject… to be cont.
