“If they think you care, they’ll walk all over you.”

Harvey Specter exudes confidence in every interaction. He doesn’t second-guess himself, which makes others trust and respect him. Own your presence and speak with conviction.

1. Confidence Is King

Harvey always dictates the tone and direction of any interaction. Charisma comes from leading conversations, not reacting to them.

4. Control the Frame of Every Conversation

Confidence comes from competence. Back up your words with results, and you’ll never need to prove yourself. Do what you do, talk your sh** - they will notice.

13. Be the Best in the Room & Make Sure They Know It

Harvey never walks into a situation without a plan to win. It isn’t just about confidence—it’s about preparation and control.

14. Always Have a Backup Plan (Or Three)

Playing it safe doesn’t lead to greatness. Harvey takes bold moves, but they’re always calculated with a stone cold poker face.

16. Take Calculated Risks

Harvey knows when to speak and when to let silence do the work. Silence creates tension and puts pressure on the other person to fill the gap. “Sometimes the best way to win a fight is to avoid it.”

12. Silence is a Power Move

Harvey knows what people want, fear, and value. Learn to analyze people’s motivations, and you’ll always have the upper hand.

9. Read People Like a Book

”I don’t play the odds, I play the man.”

The only thing losers hate more than osing are the ones who beat them. The higher you get the further, they will want to see you fall.

7. Winning And Like-ability Can’t  Co-exist

Quick thinking and clever responses make you more engaging. Suits teaches that humor, when used correctly, can make you more likable and commanding. Wit and Banter also serve as a form of dancing around the truth and not revealing too much and leaving yourself exposed. The ultimate form of offense and defence in conversational sport.

2. The Art of Wit and Banter

Confidence starts with body language. Harvey moves with certainty—never hesitant, never timid. Your presence should demand attention, not ask for it. Know your worth and draw confidence from it.

3. Walk Like You Own the Room

People sense hesitation and insecurity. Even in defeat, Harvey remains composed—because confidence isn’t about never failing, it’s about how you handle failure.

8. Never Show Weakness, Even When You Feel It

Use your struggles as fuel. Harvey’s tough childhood didn’t break him—it made him unstoppable.“I’m against having emotions, not against using them.”

15. Turn Pain Into Power

People don’t respect pleaders, they respect winners. Be so good that people have no choice but to respect you. “Good lawyers negotiate from a position of strength, not weakness”

5. Never Beg for Respect

Charisma isn’t about reacting—it’s about controlling the situation. Stay calm under pressure and never let them see you sweat.

10. Keep Your Emotions in Check

Every word Harvey says is sharp, deliberate, and impactful. Speak with clarity and confidence—people listen to those who sound like they know what they’re talking about.

6. Speak with Authority & Purpose

Harvey’s suits aren’t just fashion—they’re armor. People treat you based on how you present yourself. “People respond to how we’re dressed. So like it or not, this is what you have to do.”

11. Dress Like You Mean Business

Let them hate, just make sure they spell your name right.

“When someone puts a gun to your head, you take the gun, or you pull out a bigger one. Or, you call their bluff. Or, you do any one of 146 other things.”

HARVEY SPECTER

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