power from "summary" of Water from My Heart by Charles Martin
Power is a funny thing. It can make you feel invincible, like you’re standing on top of the world with everything at your fingertips. But it can also be a dangerous force, capable of corrupting even the most well-intentioned individuals. In my years as a pharmaceutical salesman, I learned firsthand the seductive nature of power. With every deal closed and every dollar earned, I felt myself inching closer to that elusive sense of control. But as I climbed higher up the corporate ladder, I began to see the darker side of power – the lies, the manipulation, the deceit. It was a slippery slope, and I found myself sliding down faster than I could catch myself. I thought I was in control, that I held all the cards. But in reality, it was power that held me in its grip. It clouded my judgment, warped my sense of right and wrong. I became someone I didn’t recognize – someone willing to do whatever it took to get ahead, no matter the cost. And as I looked around at the wreckage of my life, I realized that true power isn’t about how much you have, but how you wield it. It’s about using your influence for good, lifting others up instead of tearing them down. I learned the hard way that power is a double-edged sword. It can elevate you to great heights, but it can also lead you down a path of destruction. It took losing everything I held dear to understand that true power lies not in the external trappings of success, but in the strength of your character. It’s about staying true to yourself, even when the world is telling you to compromise your values. And it’s about recognizing that real power comes from within – from the courage to do what’s right, even when it’s the hardest thing to do. So, as I reflect on my journey, I realize that power is not something to be wielded lightly. It’s a responsibility, a test of your integrity and your humanity. And in the end, it’s not about how much power you have, but how you choose to use it.
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