‘Communication’ at Psychology, Philosophy and Real Life, Page 3

When it comes to relationships with aggressive personalities, you can never give the green light to the conductor of a locomotive that has no brakes.

It seems to me that our modern busyness has the flavour of tight focus, linearity and being goal directed.

The most powerful aspect of staying focused on the relevant issues and remaining in the here and now is that the spotlight become centered where it ought to be: on the deficient character and his or her problematic behavior.

When we can do pretty much whatever we want, and have a variety of ways to do it, the question becomes what we want to do. The focus shifts to values.

Overt and covert intimidation become more effective when the manipulator is skilled in communicating emotional tenacity, determination, and resolve, sending the message that the other party is no match in a contest with them.