Which is harder for a man to do? Approach a group of attractive women or a group of powerful men? The answer may be more complex than you think. In a coed crowd, women are generally the main source of attention for men. However, in a group of men, the confident man is now the crux of attention. Why is this?
Physical Inferiority
Men are built to analyze things from birth, and appearances play a big role in our analysis. The first thing we notice are potential threats. It may be primitive, but men immediately gauge who they would have the most trouble fighting in a particular space. Without the aid of weapons and friends, a man is forced to evaluate himself against the rest of the room. On this basic level, the biggest and strongest man feels most confident because he knows he can overpower everyone in the group if need be. Regardless of how others feel, the strongest person commands a certain level of respect due to the other's natural desire for self-preservation. A real-world example would be joining a reception with Wladimir Klitschko. You can be a tough guy or a soft guy; both will easily end up at the hospital for being disrespectful.
With that being said, a Plutocrat should neither grovel to nor avoid the physically superior because physical strength isn't all that matters. Be yourself. If you would normally talk, then talk. If you have nothing to say, be quiet. Inferior men shy away or try to "get in good" by being overly gracious and accommodating. This is not only annoying to onlookers but emasculating for the person doing it. If they aren't friendly, you should give them space and join the people who are. It's that simple.
Mental Inferiority
Similar to physical inferiority, mental inferiority results after someone with more subject knowledge, wisdom, or experience in a particular skill is present. Often times this is with a boss or recognized individual in their department (i.e., the top salesman). In times when they are around elite peers, those with mental inferiority might remain silent for fear of sounding stupid to the "educated" crowd. However, this is dramatically better than speaking superfluously in an effort to impress them. Still, the worst of all these responses is becoming a hater. This, unfortunately, is the easiest category to fall susceptible to because there are usually plenty of others willing to participate. Unlike physical inferiority, the mentally inferior might not feel the need to keep their discomfort in check. This may be due to the fact that they are physically superior and or at least not threatened in a physical sense. Envy is a terrible trait, especially in men. When this fire is fanned by instigators, it can lead to larger ramifications than simply getting beat up. Those who choose to voice their mental insecurities too loudly risk losing their job, social status, and becoming blackballed in their particular industry because nothing travels faster in the digital age than a man carelessly spouting ignorance for no apparent reason.
The Plutocrat sticks to what they know and admits their knowledge's limits. Genuine curiosity seldomly gets reproached by those who have great understanding, and humility allows one to receive advice in areas they are unfamiliar with. A wise man always takes advantage of being around wiser men, so don't stop a potential blessing by getting in your feelings.
Financial Inferiority
For men, one's ability to provide for himself and possible mates is often viewed as the defining mark of their manhood, and the man with the most money in a room is automatically given respect because his ability to create wealth for others is greatest. Ironically, in many cases, he pays the least in proportion to others for goods and services in that particular setting. This is due to a couple of reasons. Sometimes the setting itself accommodates them in the hope of future business or association, and other times those around them are trying to do the exact same thing.
The financially inferior man falls into the pitfall of spending money they don't have to please someone who already has it. In their mind, they are masquerading similar financial freedom and, therefore, should be allowed to enter the big-spender circle. But the truth couldn't be more opposite.
There is no need to keep up with Jones's in this situation. Should one find himself in the presence of a man with extreme fortune, their ability to occupy the same space with them speaks volumes more about their social trajectory than a superficial purchase. They understand sharing their favorite beer is more appropriate than buying a bottle of expensive champagne they cannot pronounce or afford. It's fine to be hospitable, but showy gestures for wealthy people are seen from a mile away. What is more important is quality and intent. Many of the extravagant things posers frivolously spend on wouldn't even be bought by extremely high earners, and they actually have the money to do it. Don't fall into the hype, be one of the few people they share their wealth with by knowing and being secure with your boundaries.
Understanding and embracing one's strengths and limitations are key in communicating with others because it gives you the comfort of authenticity. The moment you feel uncomfortable next to someone else's greatness or have to start pretending to be something you're not around them is the moment you have allowed an inferiority complex to dictate your behavior. Once these inferiorities are overcome, a man becomes confident in interacting with any male or female.