power is in the restraint Flashcards

(6 cards)

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What does it mean to “keep your pants on”?

A

It means don’t leak power. Don’t rush to speak, prove, or please. Stay composed. Stay covered. Stay in charge.

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When is restraint more powerful than reaction?

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Always. Because silence makes people question. Reaction makes them win. You don’t flinch. You hold the line.

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What do I do when I feel the urge to explode, overexplain, or chase?

A

Pause.

Breathe.

Say nothing.
Your stillness is strategy.
Your calm = control.

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4
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What do people feel when I stay sealed?

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Mystery.

Respect.

Power.
You become a riddle they can’t solve—and that makes you unforgettable.

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What’s the mantra when I’m tempted to give too much?

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“I don’t perform. I set the stage.”

“Not everyone deserves access.”

“Keeping my pants on keeps my power in.”

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mantra to ‘Say it with your chest’

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“I contain multitudes—and not everyone gets a peek.”

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