Stop Trying to Be a Good Person - Lessons From Machiavelli

You've been taught to be nice. To be quiet. To be agreeable. But what if that version of "goodness" is exactly what's keeping you small, exhausted, and invisible? In this video, we tear apart the myth of niceness and explore how people-pleasing becomes self-destruction. Inspired by the raw truths of Niccolò Machiavelli's The Prince, we reveal why the world doesn’t reward kindness—it rewards clarity, boundaries, and strategic self-respect. You’ll learn: • Why being “nice” often leads to burnout and disrespect • How to break free from the fear of rejection and approval addiction • What Machiavelli REALLY meant about power, perception, and control • How to stop shrinking yourself and start commanding respect Main source: 📘 The Prince by Niccolò Machiavelli – the misunderstood classic that reveals the brutal psychology of respect, control, and human nature. This isn’t a guide to cruelty. It’s a call to stop being naive. To stop being liked—and start being respected. If you’ve ever felt used, overlooked, or taken for granted, this video is your turning point. 🔔 Subscribe for bold psychology, emotional clarity, and self-liberation content every week. #BeRuthless #StopBeingNice #Machiavelli #ThePrinceExplained #PowerAndRespect #PeoplePleasing #EmotionalBoundaries #Assertiveness #SelfRespect #MindsetShift