Why is power important to you?

Regardless of who you are or how ethical you think you are, having more power with people will benefityou under one condition.

You have the intention of creating win-win situations. Yes, power can be misused, but those who misuse their power lose their power.

Once you've got the intention of creating win-win situations, then you can begin increasing your power with people and learn to keep it.

Having power with people empowers you to make changes. It gives you the skills to not be manipulated by others. It increases your attractiveness. And yes, it wins you friends.

Try these 5 tips for yourself and you'll see how having more power benefits your life:

#1 Avoid overly emotional responses. People who become overly emotional in situations, no matter the situation's emotional intensity, are less powerful.

When someone becomes emotional towards you, do not react to their sub-standard behavior. Emotionally hold your ground and you will increase your power,
while making other people see the person as inferior and out of control.

Those who can control their emotional responses are in control of the conversation and their life. Humans are attracted to composure and poise.

#2 Planning. Plan as much as you can for as long as you can. People who plan are prepared for life's rocky roads. Planning enables people to effortlessly get through their problems. They are in control instead of being controlled.

Plan in advance what you want to talk about from the beginning to end and how you will talk about it. You don't need to stick to your plan, but use it as
a guideline. Planning will remove uncertainty and fear while reducing failure.

#3 Seek attention. Don't seek attention in a needy unconfident manner. Rather, learn to attract attention such that you are on people's minds. For
businesses, this means frequent and effective marketing.

For you, it means wearing uniquely fashionable clothing with a fabulous posture. Get a hair-cut that other people like and which makes you feel good. Wear
something unique like a necklace, ring, or a patch of white coloring in your hair.

Make yourself standout in a mature way and you will be on people's minds. People will come to you.

#4 Avoid commitment. People who commit communicate their intentions. By being on two or more sides,instead of commiting to one, all parties seek your
attention allowing you to do what you want to them both. You can manipulate them both to your benefit if that is your choice.

When you avoid commitment, people are given hope that you will commit to them. They will become frustrated, but will remain interested in you because
of their hope in swaying you to their side and your free attitude.

#5 Be careful of dangerous enemies. Before you make enemies with someone by saying or doing something harsh, know who you are dealing with. Annoy the wrong
person and they may do all that is within their power to hurt you and your reputation.

I hope you enjoyed these tips and please think of how you can apply each tip to the many different aspects of your life. Think of how they can be applied to business, social, dating, family, etc.