Right now, you stand at a crossroads. You can continue playing by the old rules, hoping that someday your hard work and good intentions will be enough. You can keep watching others take credit for your ideas, claim your promotions, and live the life you deserve.
Or you can turn the page and discover how to claim your power.
The villain's playbook isn't about becoming bad. It's about becoming powerful. And in a world where power determines who gets heard, who gets paid, and who gets to make a difference, can you really afford to leave it in someone else's hands?
The choice is yours. But if you're still reading, I think you've already made it.
Welcome to your transformation.
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# PART I: THE AWAKENING
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# Chapter 1: The Nice Person's Dilemma
"I need you to stay late again tonight," Sharon said, dropping a stack of files on Amy's desk. "The Henderson presentation needs to be perfect for tomorrow."
Amy looked at the clock—6:47 PM. This was the third night this week. Her daughter's recital was in an hour, and she'd already missed last month's.
"Actually, Sharon, I can't tonight. I have a family commitment."
Sharon's smile tightened. "I thought you were a team player, Amy. This is important."
And there it was. The trap every nice person knows by heart. Say yes, and sacrifice another piece of your life. Say no, and risk being labeled difficult, not committed, not leadership material.
Amy took a breath. What happened next would change everything.