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The Psyche and Self Mastery

A person’s psyche is developed in the early, formative years of life through personal experience and by observing the behavior of others. Self-esteem and self-confidence are also developed through the same channels. Fundamentally, the basic belief system that one has throughout life is formed based on beliefs and experiences established in these same early years. It is this ‘belief system’ that needs constant monitoring in business or politics. Belief systems established early in life can potentially affect a person’s leadership style negatively, unless they are acknowledged and dealt with up front. This is done through practicing Self Mastery.

For example, a deeply set belief of ‘not being good enough’ may come from an incident in the school yard with a bully at the age of 10. This belief can resurface at a critical time in leadership. The leader may overcompensate by not letting go of a failing project in an attempt to establish superiority. This can steer the company in a negative direction. Not knowing when to cut losses and move in a different direction is often devastating to a business. The person who protects and supports this deeply set belief of inferiority typically is in denial of his/her pain and the denial is what causes poor decision making as a leader.

However, using the tools of Self Mastery, that same feeling of inferiority can also be used as a positive force in creating beneficial results. For instance, an opportunity may arise that appears too good to be true but the leader takes the risk because of a strong sense of trust and inner guidance attained through Self Mastery. A leader armed with Self Mastery knows the difference between acting out of fear from negative deep set beliefs and using those beliefs as a growth experience and positive force.

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Nowadays, people in advanced societies campaign themselves with fresh creations, new technologies and modern systems in an effort to improve their quality of life. The strength and power that people achieve through this life-improvement process is similar to strength and power of a metal chain. It is only as strong as its weakest link. Currently, a society’s weakest link lies within the leadership portion of its chain. Poor leadership is the weak link that causes instability in even the strongest of societies. With poor leadership, drama and tragedy often occurs, political faux pas are committed, corporate giants fall and small businesses fail.

Fortunately, there is a new kind of leader on the horizon that will help strengthen the societal chain. This new leader has a strong conscience and strives to make a worthwhile contribution to society. Through self observation and self knowledge, the new leader is able to add strength and power to a society that has long been lacking positive leadership. Self observation and self knowledge are the primary tools of Self Mastery.

Leaders who practice Self Mastery understand that behavior and decisions based on self observation and self knowledge provide structure and value to society.

How does a person use Self Mastery to become a powerful leader?

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