Daily Ledger 131: Embracing Strength and Authority
In Daily Ledger 131, we delve into the importance of embracing the strength aspects of your personality and character. Often, we tend to hyper-focus on our shortcomings and weaknesses, which can lead to feelings of inferiority. However, by embracing our strengths and power, we position ourselves from a standpoint of confidence and authority.
Embracing your strengths allows you to lead from a position of self-respect and confidence. When you respect and value yourself, you set a standard of respect that you expect from others. This ensures that you do not tolerate lower standards of respect or behavior from those who do not operate at your level.
The true emperor holds himself to the highest standards of life. He recognizes, internalizes, and accepts his superiority, not in a demeaning manner, but in a just and meritocratic sense. This acceptance empowers him to exude a presence of greatness among the average populace.
An emperor understands the necessity of surrounding himself with competent and capable individuals. Average people are often threatened by his commitment to excellence, and thus, he curates his social circle aggressively; he must maintain a recognition of the possibility for internal attacks from those closest to him.
By embracing your strengths, leading with confidence and authority, and curating your social circle wisely, you embody the essence of a true leader—an emperor who commands respect and greatness in every aspect of life.