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In my first thousand years, I faced the siege of cities, the fall of empires, and the occasional dragon that refused to take feedback. Yet none of these trials prepared me for the true battle of our era: the war for attention. I’ve wielded blades forged in fire and words sharpened in strategy, but no weapon is more dangerous than the glowing rectangle that hums beside my bed. The battlefield is now the feed. And it demands tribute every waking moment. Set Your Fortifications

A dispatch from Pat Pending, Warlord and Author of   Evil Affirmations The world will tell you, over and over, that outrage is engagement. That the best way to capture attention is to make people afraid, divided, or endlessly scrolling through conflict. It’s an effective spell — but a corrosive one. And yet, even in a media landscape optimized for anxiety, there are sparks worth protecting. I’ve seen them in creators who dare to post something hopeful, in leaders who share re

As a villain, it is important that you manage your evil empire to assure it's longevity. The "Six Evil Principles of Persuasion are based on Robert Cialdini's work, but we have usurped them for our dark purpose. The Principle of Corruption Called by Caldini as "reciprocity," this isn’t about kindness; it’s about entanglement. Offer “help” that ensures the other side owes you. Evil doesn’t take hostages — it breeds gratitude. Your generosity is just a down payment on their obe

Your world is moving faster than ever. Work, relationships, communities - all moving at the speed of light. Your kingdom will not prosper if you are unable to manage the most important of relationships - the one you have with you. The wedge in that relationship is time: Time for family, time for faith, time for work - time for you. Creating Boundaries Your weapon in the battle against time is managing boundaries. Your ability to create walls between your relationships and you

In a world where positivity often reigns supreme, the idea of using "evil" affirmations might seem counterintuitive. However, these...

Have you ever thought about what it takes to be an evil overlord? Sure, it sounds like a fun fantasy, but there is more to it than just...