4. A fake badass is quiet | a real badass
speaks up
The truth is, the fake badass doesn’t have the
answer, so they have to be quiet for fear of looking like an idiot. A real badass really could give
two licks if they’re wrong, because they have been
wrong before and they’re okay with it. A true badass just knows when to “speak up” and when not
to. A fake badass is loud when they FINALLY have
a damn thing to say, and it may sound pretty over
the top.
5. A real badass makes it about “us” | A fake
badass makes it about “me”
This is also the definition of a persuader vs. a manipulator (thank you Bob Burg) A real badass isn’t
winning unless those around them are also winning. Therefore, the real badass tends to make it
about “us.” The only time the real badass won’t do
this is when they’ve gotten “burned.” A fake badass
is really only about themselves. They make sure everyone knows how badass they are, how exclusive
they are and how unstoppable they are...without
you.
badass has one of two things going on. One, they
have NOTHING going on and they have to generate interest by being mysterious. Two, they are
plotting to unleash some type of fire on their target.
The faker knows that people are inspired by rebels,
but be prepared, you won’t be invited to join that
club. (we wear pink on Wednesday) The real badass
tells you to wear pink on Wednesday and let’s you
borrow their jacket! You see, a real badass knows
the value of an allegiance and isn’t threatened by
people who can do (enter super skill here) better
than them.
7. A real badass embraces weakness | a fake
badass rejects weakness
A real badass might embrace weakness because
they have learned some good lessons from being
weak themselves. They tend to run straight at what
pains them so they can get it over with. The fake
badass will evade, deflect and even ignore confrontation because they know they have likely had
a role in creating the conflict. No one likes to be
wrong, but a real badass will seek communication
and understanding, whereas the fake badass will
seek a hiding place until everyone forgets.
6. A fake badass is untouchable | a real badass is approachable
A fake badass likes to play things mysterious so
they can keep people interested in them. The fake
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A real badass
isn’t winning unless
those around them
are also winning.
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