Showing posts with label power. Show all posts
Showing posts with label power. Show all posts

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Having control over others is power; having control over yourself is dominion


 The idea that power over other people is less important and difficult to achieve than power over one's own thoughts, emotions, and actions.  Control over others : This refers to the ability to influence or direct the behavior of other people. This can be achieved through various means such as authority, persuasion, manipulation, or even force. Control over oneself: This is a much deeper and more difficult form of power to achieve. It requires awareness, discipline, self-control, and the ability to manage one's inner impulses and reactions. The proverb emphasizes that true power does not lie in external control but in inner freedom and the ability to master oneself. Self-control is a prerequisite for personal development, happiness, and success. A person who is aggressive and dominant may have "power" over others, but if he cannot control his anger, he is not master of himself. A successful entrepreneur can lead a large team, but if he cannot manage his time and emotions, he has not achieved true "mastery.". The proverb reminds us that the most important battle we must win is the one with ourselves. Developing self-control and discipline is the key to true personal growth and achieving inner peace. 
Is this exactly what the author wanted to say in the book <The Wealth of the Great Kingdom>? To understand, you have to read the book.

Saturday, March 1, 2025

How money or power changes our perceptions

The power of money and power. In life, we often encounter people who try to compensate for their shortcomings by demonstrating material wealth or their position in power. The proverb “I may be small, but when I sit on my wallet, I become taller than everyone else” perfectly illustrates this tendency. But what actually lies behind this ostentation, and how does it affect our society?  Money has long become a symbol of power and status. In many societies, material wealth is associated with success, influence, and even intelligence. Therefore, it is not surprising that people strive to demonstrate their financial situation in order to feel more confident and significant. Those with real political power always demonstrate that they are an unavoidable factor, and we are obliged to take their point of view into account and suffer the consequences, even if we harm other people. For some people, displaying wealth or demonstrating power is a way to compensate for personal complexes or feelings of inferiority. When a person feels insecure in other aspects of their life, they may try to compensate for this through material gains or challenging those who are weaker. This tendency also has its negative consequences. It is often a false impression that material wealth or power is a criterion for success. Should we be critical of the messages that flood us from everywhere and not allow advertising suggestions to manipulate us? Should we focus on our personal qualities and skills and move forward? Should we build valuable relationships with the people around us instead of dividing ourselves? Should we seek inner satisfaction, not external recognition? It is important not to succumb to the illusion of superiority that money or power can create. True power lies in our personal qualities, not in the thickness of our wallets or the position of power we hold.


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