Sublime

A good deal of history is determined by strong countries that threaten or use armed force to assert their will over weaker neighbors. When this happens, weaker countries may enter into an alliance with one or more stronger countries so that the threatening neighbor no longer enjoys an advantage. Or they can defer to the stronger country,

In an experiment led by University of North Carolina professor Alison Fragale, people were punished for trying to exercise power without status.7 When people sought to exert influence but lacked respect, others perceived them as difficult, coercive, and self-serving.

The power frame comes from the individual who has a massive ego. His power is rooted in his status—a status derived from the fact that others give this person honor and respect. You will know that you are facing a power frame when you encounter arrogance, lack of interest (a vibe that conveys “I’m more important than you”), rudeness, and similar

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