Reflecting on my childhood and later years, it is fascinating to think about the various groups I was a part of, including classroom, teams, family, and even friend circles. I recall trying to understand where I fit in and my role within each of those circles, even in those early years. Inevitably, it was understanding those who had power over me and, in turn, those whom I may have influence over. Not in the sense of exerting power but instead trying to determine an area of comfort within which I can operate and have a sense of relative positioning.
The positioning continues throughout life and is ever prevalent in the professional world, and regardless of our mindfulness towards it, we inadvertently play it each day. It is essential in many ways for survival. We develop tactics and an art form to cope and ultimately conquer, or you may feel survive. Even those who do not seek power are required to participate.
Yet how much do we invest in understanding the games people play and try to understand their need to exert and assert power? Our ability to manage these situations and exertions of power are necessary. These are skills we need to learn and tactics we need to develop. Ecxah person has their rule book, and regardless of whether we believe there are standard rules we all play by or foolishly believe they adapt to ours, it occurs.
You may not wish to be a part of it, but inevitably, it isn’t easy to separate and detach from it. Our ability to consider the games and tactics will help us manage our paths and essentially ensure we maintain our security in the circles we belong in.
The question is not about how much power I can exert but whether I understand the games I am a part of and appreciate and accept my role within them. Afterward, it is essential that you can be content with the dynamic circles in which you partake.
