Hey Reader, Ever had someone blame you for their bad behavior? “I wouldn’t have yelled if you hadn’t upset me.”“You triggered me. What did you expect?” That’s not accountability. It’s bait. And if you’re not ready, it’s easy to take it. Here are 3 phrases to shut it down without losing your cool: #1. Respond with, “I didn’t yell at myself.” Or, “I didn’t insult myself.” “I didn’t gaslight myself.” This mirrors the moment back to them and makes it crystal clear: You are not the one who crossed...

Hey Reader, Someone makes a comment in front of other people to put you down. Maybe it’s subtle…or not. Either way, it lands. Most people jump to defend themselves. But that only gives the comment more power. You don’t have to take the bait. Here’s a better way to handle it—calm and confident. #1. Give it five seconds of silence. Do absolutely nothing. No comeback. No explaining. Let their comment fall all the way to the ground. That silence shows you’re not playing their game. #2. Turn to...

Thanks to Momentous for bringing this to your inbox. Hey Reader, When you hear the word “power”, what’s the first thing you think? Most people don’t think about personal growth. They think manipulation, ego, or someone pulling strings behind the scenes. But what if power isn’t good or bad? In this week’s episode, I sat down with Robert Greene, author of The 48 Laws of Power, to talk about power as something very different: a neutral tool that starts with self-control, not domination. Most...