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LAW 25

RE-CREATE YOURSELF

Straight and to the point, you must learn how to sometimes appear larger than life depending on what side of the power trail you are on. In this game of power there will be times where you need to "master" the public image and continually be aware. You mus t be on point at all time and let no one upstage you. Sometimes this can be seen as vain or arrogant especially if you are able to say a lot by only saying a little bit. It's good to keep people sometimes on their feet with a little surprises. It's sometimes good to start a little drama.

Theater and drama go hand in had. A show is nice to watch at times. It makes things memorable. Because of this you have to be able to implement surprise, suspense, create sympathy, an symbolic identification. Most importantly you must know your audience and what pleases or bores them. Sometimes you will need to do what others have not done. Sometimes you may need to blend in and do things with others that you haven't or wouldn't normally do. Just always be able to separate the characters life from your own. Do not get your personal life get engaged into your characters life. Keeping them apart may create immortality for your character.

Do not let society set limits on you. At times you will not be able to attain power on your own. A character you create is able to do the things that you can not or will not do. And believe it not society understands the difference between the two and long as you do not sometimes entangle the two.

Playing the role of an actor/actress allows you the opportunity to "go beyond you, forge a new identity that has no boundaries." You the person that you are not the character have characteristics the have be inherited by your parents, your friends, and your peers. You character on the other hand only has whatever you put into them. However you have molded them. Remake yourself into a character of power. Re-position yourself in a different position in society. The first step in the process of self creation is self consciousness. Know who you are at all times. Don't wear your heart on your sleeve. Let your sincerity hold weight. Be able to be taken seriously.

Learn self control. Be memorable, one that compels attention and stands out above other players on a stage. Be suspenseful. Make a person want more. Try to keep a person on the edge of their seats. Sometimes you will need to be bold. Try not to reveal all your cards at once. Most importantly do not over act. Bad theater is bad theater.

"Know how to ball things to all men. A discreet proteus-a scholar among scholars, a saint among saints. That is the art of winning over everyone, for like attracts like. Take not of temperaments and adapt yourself to that of each person you meet-follow the lead of the serious and jovial in turn, changing your mood discreetly. (Baltasar Gracian, 1601-1658)