1) Manipulation follows patterns
- Manipulation follows patterns.
Manipulators have used the same bag of tricks for thousands of years. When you know the pattern you can protect yourself.
�Shame �Gossip �Undermining �Rallying
Its social & emotional warfare designed to get your compliance.
Once you understand the pattern and tactics of the manipulator you can look for them in your daily interactions.
Now employ your counter manipulation tactics.
�Identify the pattern. �Prepare a response. �Confront the manipulator. �Resolve the issue.
- Manipulators are out to create a win at YOUR expense.
They manufacture a debt that you are supposed to pay to them. A sort of personal original sin that can only be atoned for by your compliance.
They HATE it when you demand reciprocity rather than comply.
Before you can know what reciprocity looks like you need to know:
�Who you are & the value of your cooperation. �Your goals & how you want to reach them.
If you are not 100% sure of both these the manipulator will be happy to supply an identity and goals for you.
- Manipulators prey on vulnerabilities.
They go after the weak and after your weak spots.
The strong can more easily resist manipulation.
For example a man with nothing to be ashamed of is impossible to manipulate with shame.
Protect yourself and those you care about.
Take active measures to build defences against manipulation.
Building a strong identity, mental and emotional fortitude, solid relationships, financial security and living a virtuous life all act as a protection against falling victim to manipulation.
You CAN protect yourself, your loved ones & your organisations from manipulation when you have the information and training to do so.
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