Many people chase titles, money, or influence, thinking these things will command respect. But here’s the truth: power impresses power only superficially. If someone already has it, showing them more of it changes nothing.
What moves people—what earns their respect—is might: the willingness to act with unwavering strength, to push forward no matter the obstacles, and to defend your ground fiercely. It’s not about intimidation or cruelty; it’s about commitment. It’s about showing up as someone who refuses to yield an inch in matters that truly matter.
In practical terms:
- Stand firm in your boundaries. Don’t give in just because someone “has more power.”
- Take decisive action, when necessary, even if it feels risky.
- Commit fully to your goals, your values, and your vision, like your life depends on it—because, in a sense, it does.
Bottom line: Real respect and influence aren’t given—they’re earned through unshakable strength, relentless resolve, and a refusal to compromise on what matters most to you. That’s the might that moves the world.
Daily Power Mantra:
Power impresses power.
Might moves the world.
Stand unshaken.
Act relentlessly.
Refuse to yield an inch.
The world bends to those who will it.
Salima
Just me thinking out loud over here