- Embrace it . Many people love power games. Unfortunately, the Machiavellis out there often lose their power due to corruption and being too desperate for it.
- Ignore it . Others pretend power doesn’t exist or turn up their nose at anyone who gives in to a desire for status. But that’s just opting out of a game everyone else plays. You can — but you’ll also end up with no power.
- Accept it . A balanced person will choose when and which power games to play. You can sit out some of them but make sure you attain power where it really matters to you, and thus live a good life.
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