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Constantly sharpening your abilities increases your confidence and reduces vulnerabilities. Competence makes you less predictable and more formidable, forcing bullies to avoid confrontation.
Key takeaway: Invest everyday effort into honing skills relevant to your context, reinforcing your capacity to defend yourself.
The Power of Silence
The final rule stresses the importance of silence combined with intense eye contact. When faced with a bully, remaining silent can be more powerful than any words, especially when paired with strong body language.
Silence acts as a shield—denying the bully the satisfying reaction they seek and signaling self-control. It is also a form of charisma, commanding respect and asserting dominance without aggression.