The Way of the Dragon or The Way of the Lamb: A Critique of Power

Let me make a confession. Deep within me there is a desire for success and recognition. For much of my life, I was blind to it. But others noticed my longing for status. It lurked behind my actions, motivating me in ways I couldn’t see. I didn’t see how I would position myself to be near the most influential person in the room. I was unconscious of how I manipulated situations and people to make myself look better.

In the past, I would have written off my ambition as an eagerness to use my g...