Learn to Think in Color

What Makes Someone Powerful? Why real power is less about control and more about what you amplify Big-picture framing When people ask  what makes someone powerful , they usually point to money, job titles, or follower counts. But those are just visible outcomes of something deeper: how a person manages themselves, shapes relationships, and uses systems. Real power is the ability to reliably turn intention into impact without losing your integrity. A quick lens In this piece, we’ll break power into three layers—inner, relational, and  structural power —and zoom in on the specific components that make structural power so potent. You’ll walk away with a clearer map of where your power already lives, where it’s constrained, and what you can intentionally build next. Power, Beyond Titles and Followers If you strip away the status symbols,  power  is simply: the capacity to make things happen in the world. That capacity usually lives in three layers: Inner power  – ho...

How do you know when something’s outside your control? A practical guide to knowing when to hold on—and when to let go 🧠  Framing the Question Most of us say “that’s outside my control,” but rarely define what that  actually  means. Learning to spot when something is outside your control is a leverage skill : it protects your energy, lowers anxiety , and lets you focus on the few moves that truly matter. A Simple Three-Circle Lens Picture your life as three circles: what you  control , what you  influence , and what you simply  experience . Most frustration comes from mixing these up. This post offers a clear way to tell which circle you’re in—so you can respond with more intention at work, in relationships, and in your own head. 1. Start with the “steering wheel” test A fast way to see if something’s outside your control: ask,  “What can I directly do that guarantees this outcome?” If you can’t name an action that reliably produces the result, you’re...