The more you speak, the less valuable your speech becomes. This is one of the most important laws of psychological power. If you speak only when necessary, you increase the power of your words. People will learn to listen to you, take you seriously, and you’ll earn their undying respect. Speaking less also prevents you from making clumsy mistakes. Many people talk too much and back themselves into a corner, leaking details or making promises they can’t keep. If you’re mindful of what you say, you avoid these pointless mistakes. You ensure that every word is intentional and purposeful, which gives you psychological power.
Number Five: Cultivate Confidence
Your path will be littered with obstacles, failures, and setbacks. Your luck will run out, and people will tell you to quit. Your own brain may stand in your way. However, those who give up deprive themselves of psychological power. If you want to improve, cultivate confidence in your life. Let your small successes empower your self-worth and give you the courage to overcome your next obstacle. Psychological power isn’t just about your relationship with others; it’s also about how you treat and motivate yourself.
Number Six: Hire Your Enemies
Friends can be dangerous on your path toward success. We often turn a blind eye to our friends, overlook their mistakes, and place too much trust in their decisions. Just when you think you trust someone, they may stab you in the back, causing your career to suffer. Instead of getting blindsided by those you trust, earn the loyalty of those you don’t. You may not like your enemies, but hiring someone you don’t trust gives you clear-headed objectivity. Your enemies will also show you more loyalty because they have something to prove. Friends are important, but they can steal your power in a heartbeat.
Number Seven: People Are Selfish
If you need a favor, don’t expect people to be selfless. People are more likely to help when they have something to gain. If they don’t get as much as they give, then you’re out of luck. Anytime you ask for a favor, don’t waste your time with kindness or gratitude. Instead, appeal to their self-interest. Explain how they’ll be rewarded and convince them that helping you will solve their problem. Make sure they know exactly how they will benefit in the future. If someone believes they are helping themselves, they are much more likely to do you a favor.
Number Eight: Avoid Commitment
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