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What if the way you’ve been taught to achieve power has been misleading you?
The truth is, the popular definition of power—control over others—doesn’t lead to freedom or fulfillment. It leads to frustration, codependency, and an unending cycle of feeling powerless.
But there’s a better way to harness your true power, create what truly matters, and experience real freedom.
Let’s dive in.
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Most of us grew up believing that power means control. Control over people, resources, and outcomes.
Society reinforces this definition everywhere—from textbooks to news headlines to social media. No wonder you may feel stuck in a loop of striving for control, only to find it never delivers the satisfaction you’re looking for.
But here’s the kicker: you’re not to blame.
This misunderstanding is predominant today:
The Cambridge Dictionary even defines power as “the ability to control people and events.” Big picture: The lie of "through control over others, you get what you want" plays out everywhere: on the battlefield but mostly in the attempt to control your perception and convert you into a belief system and follower.
No surprise that we equate success with dominance and influence over others. And underestimate our own true power.
This mindset leads to two destructive paths:
- Resenting power: You see power as inherently bad and avoid it altogether. You might feel like a victim, resigned to circumstances, and unable to create the life you want.
- Chasing external power: You strive for control—over money, followers, employees, or material symbols of success. But no matter how much you accumulate, it’s never enough to fill the void.
Both approaches lead to the same outcome: powerlessness.
You’re either avoiding your power or seeking it in places it doesn’t exist.
Think about someone flaunting wealth—luxury cars, designer clothes, private jets. On the surface, the guy may seem powerful. But behind the curtain, the same guy is riddled with anxiety, constantly obsessed with maintaining his image.
That’s because external symbols of power don’t equate to actual power.
They are a coping mechanism. After all, who needs (to show off) power symbols or control others? Only a powerless person. A powerful person doesn't need to.
They’re like a bucket with a hole—no matter how much you pour in, it’s never full.
Big picture: Empires, such as the US, derive their power from controlling people through force or manipulation of perception. And people (unconsciously) always resent being controlled. That's why empires eventually collapse. Historically, it's mostly a 250-year cycle, and the US may be there.
The big picture is not for the faint-hearted. But we are here for your empowerment. And only the truth sets free.
The point is that coping through control is not sustainable.
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Luckily, there’s another way!
That leads to freedom, fulfillment, and the ability to create what truly matters.
It starts with a true definition of
Power as "the ability to create what truly matters to you." This shift changes everything. It’s not about controlling others or hoarding resources; it’s about aligning with your inner values and taking inspired action.
The two key steps to unlocking your power:
1) Know what truly matters to you:
Get in touch with your core values and aspirations. What makes your heart sing? The truth: You, as every human, have aspirations, dreams, and desires that you care about–independent of what happens around you. This is your guiding star.
2) Focus on creating, not controlling:
True power comes from focusing on what you can control—your own actions and choices. It’s about being present, free from resistance to external circumstances. When you align with your guiding star, amazing things happen. Resources flow to you, and people want to support you—not because you’re forcing them, but because your authenticity inspires them.
In reality, you don't need to control others to create what you want.
And when you stop, you free up a TON of energy!
Imagine this: You stop chasing approval, status, or external validation. Instead, you wake up every day focused on creating what's meaningful to you. You’re no longer trying to control the uncontrollable. You’re simply taking inspired action, step by step. Opportunities and collaborators appear more effortlessly. Life feels lighter. You’re not fighting the world—you’re working with it.
This is freedom. This is true power.
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Here’s the miracle pill
Power is already within you.
You don’t need to chase it, earn it, or control others to access it.
It's not a cliche, its true.
No one is as powerful as you as it relates to your life.
Neither the economy nor the government, parents, partner, co-workers, boss, etc.
By shifting your perspective and aligning with what truly matters, you access a state of presence. It is the most powerful state we humans can be in. You’re no longer burdened by external pressures. Instead, you’re free to be authentically yourself and create what matters. Which drastically improves the odds for success.
You'll be surprised by how simple and profound life then becomes.
Your true power is available to you right now.
Are you ready to step into it and create what matters most?
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My flagship training, 'The Art of Creating 1,' guides you there:
I share the most powerful principles I learned over +15 years of creative self-actualization. Which helped +100 participants step into their creative power. It leads you to create a life with joy, purpose, and freedom.
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I'd love to hear back from you – what insights did you get from this newsletter?
Let's create together,
Simon
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