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Behavior Quote

You can’t control others, but you can always control your response - Dale Carnegie
The core message is about reclaiming your personal power. It's the ultimate acceptance that external forces are unpredictable, but your internal world is your sovereign territory.
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Wise advice on boundaries

Assertiveness allows you to say yes when you want to and no when you need to - Dale Carnegie
At its core, this is about autonomy. It's the simple, profound ability to make your "yes" and your "no" mean something, based on your own genuine will and needs.
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Wise advice on assertiveness

Recondition your reactions to dominant people. Try to visualize yourself behaving in a firm manner, armed with well-prepared facts and evidence - Dale Carnegie
This isn't about fighting dominance with dominance. It's about replacing a reactive, emotional response with a prepared, confident one. You're building an internal anchor so you don't get swept away.