https://cuicaihao.github.io/tags/self-restraint/Recent content in Self-Restraint on C.CUI's LogHugoen-AUFri, 31 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +1000https://cuicaihao.github.io/posts/2026-07-31-self-restraint-power-through-limitation/Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +1000https://cuicaihao.github.io/posts/2026-07-31-self-restraint-power-through-limitation/This post redefines self-restraint as a rare superpower, distinct from self-discipline, emphasizing it as an absolute limitation on freedom. It argues that actively embracing restrictions makes an individual highly trustworthy and capable, leading to immense power in society. The discussion explores three mechanisms: credible commitment, becoming social infrastructure, and preventing the pitfalls of unchecked power.