If possible, avoid deep contact with those whose time frame is narrow, who are in continual react mode, and strive to associate with those with an ex… - Robert Greene

Acted like a king to be treated like one.

True ownership can come only from within. It comes from a disdain for anything or anybody that impinges upon your mobility, from a confidence in your own decisions, and from the use of your time in constant pursuit of education and improvement.

Just imagine for a day that you do not know anything, that what you believe could be completely false. Let go of your preconceptions and even your most cherished beliefs. Experiment. Force yourself to hold the opposite opinion or see the world through your enemy’s eyes. Listen to the people around you with more attentiveness. See everything as a source for education — even the most banal encounters. Imagine that the world is still full of mystery.