What Is DARVO? DARVO is an acronym used to describe a specific type of reaction to being accused. It stands for Deny, Attack, Reverse Victim and Offender. Studies have shown that each of the DARVO techniques often are used together, hence the acronym. It is often used when a victim finally finds the confidence to … Read more
Character Assassination is pervasive regardless of what your career or life is like. If you have been attacked, you will want to apply the image repair strategies from science below. If you haven’t been attacked, but you want to prepare, try using the inoculation theory strategies covered in the second section. Finally, we wrap everything … Read more
Here is a list of a few examples of character assassination. If you want to learn about defending against it, check out our post, here. Napoleon removed a man named Rutger Jan Schimmelpennick from power because of a character attack. He ruled the newly formed Dutch republic, and crafted an image as a family man. … Read more
Character Assassination as a discipline is very closely related to the study of propaganda. Keep that in mind as you read through the techniques below. The Strategy The first step in any character attack is to research the audience. Politicians do this with polls. Polls help them understand the values and sentiments of the country. … Read more
Sometimes listening to others and cooperating with the group is a good thing. But sometimes sacrificing what you want for the good of the group is a terrible idea. If you feel resentment towards a group or person because you caved to their demands, this post is for you. Often the most stubborn person wins, … Read more
A house – easily the biggest flex of them all. A car – if you don’t live in a major city. Nice clothing or jewelry – dresses/suits, jackets, shirts, watches, necklaces, earrings. You spend most of the day in your clothes, so make them nice! Food – everyone has to eat, why not eat well? … Read more
Here is our list of Robert Greene books, ranked. We suggest you read in this order simply because the first 3 or so books are indispensable (depending on your current spot in life). Those currently in the corporate world will benefit from the 48 Laws and 33 Strategies. Those in college will benefit from reading … Read more
This article discusses practical tactics that can be used to undermine your opponent’s credibility. It also discusses how you can fight back if someone is undermining your credibility. Fundamentally, undermining an argument or an individual means you point out ways they could be inadequate, wrong, or misinformed. Undermining can be a form of character assassination. … Read more
Introduction To Minimizing This article will discuss the psychology of minimization, when it can be used effectively, how to minimize, and how to respond to someone who minimizes you. What Is Minimizing? In our context, minimization is an act that reduces an accomplishment to a less valuable state. A person can minimize themselves. An individual … Read more
Introduction To Dodging In this article you will learn everything you know to become a master question dodger. We also cover what to do if people dodge your questions. What Is Question Dodging? When an individual avoids answering a question, they are question dodging. Question dodging is frequently used by politicians and other public figures … Read more