Leon Huber
“The One-Eared Rabbit”
Fact 1. Manipulation isn’t always bad! But it depends on the manipulator and their intentions toward you. It is often said that we are the average of the five people whom we spend the most time with. Although I don’t agree with it this statement literally, it has a very true core. So choose carefully whom you let manipulate you. If someone with bad intentions is trying to have their way with you, retreat immediately! Distance -both physical and mental – is your best friend here. The more distance between you and them, the harder it becomes for them to get a grip on you. Therefore, creating space is your first line of defense.
Fact 2. Manipulation is a two-way street. Always! Master manipulators love spotting a worse manipulator because they see easy prey. So, what’s the best way to protect yourself? Don’t try to manipulate others! Sounds simple, right? But by doing this, you close the metaphoric window of opportunity for the manipulator to see you as a potential target. Thus, you make yourself a less appealing target, which can deter those looking for an easy mark.
By the way, this is exactly why I avoid trying to manipulate women altogether! Women are born with a knack for it. While boys exhaust themselves on the playground, girls are socializing, learning how to play the game. Therefore, it’s best to acknowledge their strength in this area and not engage in games you might lose.
Fact 3. But here’s the catch: some master manipulators, especially those with narcissistic tendencies, might see your lack of manipulative behavior as a weakness. They think they’ve found a soft target. That’s when you need to know the art of manipulation yourself.
You might ask yourself: “Wait a second Leon, didn’t you just say to avoid manipulation?”
Correct, I stand by that. But learning the tools and tricks of the trade isn’t about using them offensively – it’s about self-defense. Think of it like martial arts but for your mind. You don’t start fights, but you sure as hell know how to end them.
