What do you say after finishing a huge project? Do you tell people how hard you worked, or do you say it was no problem? To gain psychological power, play down your achievements. Make each accomplishment seem easy and natural because people will believe you, even if you invested countless hours into your work. Show the world someone who is confident and collected. You should never forget how hard you worked, but the world doesn’t need to know.
Number Thirteen: The Giant Shadow
Are you succeeding a legend? Do you have gigantic shoes to fill? This can be a big problem. On the surface, filling a large void seems like a fantastic opportunity. However, if your predecessor did amazing things, you have your work cut out for you. To achieve the same level of recognition, you have to surpass the person who came before you. Depending on the job, that may be almost impossible. So, don’t just fill the shoes of a legend; instead, be the person who brings your team back from the brink. Fill the void left by someone who failed, and your success will shine twice as brightly.
Number Fourteen: Set Anger Aside
Do you lose your temper? Anger is a destructive emotion on your road toward success. It makes you impulsive, narrow-minded, and selfish. If someone makes you angry, they know they’ve gotten the best of you and that they’ve hit a nerve, so they’ll keep pushing. Instead of getting angry, grow some distance. Ambivalence is a far greater punishment than anger. When you ignore someone, you steal their power; you force them to get your attention. Strong emotions will hurt your decision-making and allow others to take advantage of you. So keep your frustrations to yourself. Stay calm and stay objective whenever possible.
Number Fifteen: The Calm Rush
Time is a common source of psychological power. The most powerful people are masters of timing and time management. Not only do they pack incredible amounts of work into their daily schedules, but they also never let their busy days get the best of them—at least not on the outside. They always seem cool, calm, and collected. They’re never rushing or sweating; they’re always patient with their work and goals because rushing is a recipe for disaster. It creates anxiety and hurts your reputation. Instead of letting time control you, stay in control of your time—your psychological power depends on it.
Number Sixteen: Calculated Value
They say the best things in life are free, but if you want psychological power, you’ll need to spend money when it counts. Some things are worth paying for, even if it’s just for a name or a title. The effect of that name or title is worth all the money in the world. It’s okay to be cheap and cost-effective in your personal life; however, if you want to climb the ladder, you cannot cut corners.
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