Book: Laws of Human Nature; Step-10
Published: 2018 & Pages: 624
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Step-10
Make Use of Your Aggression
In the mid-1800s, a businessman named Maurice Clark met a man named John D. Rockefeller. Rockefeller had a tough upbringing because his father often left the family without enough money. This made Rockefeller really want to have money and control over his life. Clark, however, found Rockefeller annoying because he pressured him to expand their business. Eventually, Clark sold his part of the business at an auction, which was just what Rockefeller wanted. He bought Clark’s shares and turned the small business into the powerful Standard Oil Company.
Rockefeller was a strong and smart businessman who knew how to understand people’s motivations and get what he wanted. We all have some aggression in us, and it’s a natural part of being human. Instead of suppressing it, we should find healthy ways to use it.
The first step is recognizing where our aggression comes from. It could be because of things like insecurities, strict parents, childhood trauma, or the desire to control things. Once we understand our aggression, we can use it to achieve our goals and be fearless in pursuing a higher purpose. Understanding aggression also helps us see it in others and deal with people who use aggression to hide their own weaknesses. It can be really satisfying to outsmart a bully.
10x Short Questions
1. Who was John D. Rockefeller, and why did he want to have money and control?
John D. Rockefeller was a man who wanted money and control because of his tough upbringing.
2. Why did Maurice Clark find Rockefeller annoying?
Clark found Rockefeller annoying because he pressured him to expand their business.
3. What did Rockefeller do when Clark sold his part of the business?
Rockefeller bought Clark’s shares and turned the business into the Standard Oil Company.
4. Why is it important not to suppress our aggression?
It’s important not to suppress our aggression because it’s a natural part of being human.
5. What's the first step in dealing with our aggression?
The first step is recognizing where our aggression comes from.
6. What can aggression be fueled by, according to the paragraph?
Aggression can be fueled by things like insecurities, strict parents, childhood trauma, or the desire to control things.
7. How can understanding our aggression be helpful?
Understanding our aggression can help us use it to achieve our goals and pursue a higher purpose.
8. Why is it important to recognize aggression in others?
Recognizing aggression in others helps us understand their motivations and deal with those who use aggression to hide their weaknesses.
9. What is the ultimate satisfaction mentioned in the paragraph?
The ultimate satisfaction is outsmarting a bully.
10. Why did John D. Rockefeller become successful as a businessman?
Rockefeller became successful by understanding people’s motivations and using his aggression in smart ways.
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