power is in the restraint Flashcards
(6 cards)
What does it mean to “keep your pants on”?
It means don’t leak power. Don’t rush to speak, prove, or please. Stay composed. Stay covered. Stay in charge.
When is restraint more powerful than reaction?
Always. Because silence makes people question. Reaction makes them win. You don’t flinch. You hold the line.
What do I do when I feel the urge to explode, overexplain, or chase?
Pause.
Breathe.
Say nothing.
Your stillness is strategy.
Your calm = control.
What do people feel when I stay sealed?
Mystery.
Respect.
Power.
You become a riddle they can’t solve—and that makes you unforgettable.
What’s the mantra when I’m tempted to give too much?
“I don’t perform. I set the stage.”
“Not everyone deserves access.”
“Keeping my pants on keeps my power in.”
mantra to ‘Say it with your chest’
“I contain multitudes—and not everyone gets a peek.”