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Treat Power Moves as if You Were the Target
Quote from John Freeman on July 24, 2023, 9:00 pm
About your second idea, I think you're referring to what Lucio calls "Gentleman's attitude" in fight (not sure of the exact name). So yes 100%. You want to fight as clean as possible and get dirty only if all else fails.
That's it! I read it in the past but forgot about this term completely, and upon rereading, it fits 1:1, thank you.
Gentleman's attitude for anyone who would like to read a more extensive explanation.
And that's also a neat way to bring back a forgotten concept ( it doesn't seem like there is a blog post on it, or maybe there is but with another name? ).
Haven't read all the posts since my last one, but wanted to add this quick note.
Read this from a textbook of scientific research on status (review coming later on):
High-status primates are more likely to intervene in others' conflicts than low-status primates (because the former are less likely to get hurt doing so)
Should never jump to conclusions, but since the rationale is pure logic and would apply to humans, I'd be surprised if it weren't the exact same for humans.
Meaning:
Intervening in itself signals high power
Plus, in my (hopefully informed) opinion, also increases status. respect, and power.
And, in my opinion, the same applies to helping others and/or smoothening conflicts out.
Good to know, thanks!
