Scot Smith • Schedule Consult
Friday • 11/08/2024
(From The 48 Laws of Power)
Never Outshine the Master: Ensure superiors feel secure by allowing them to retain authority and influence.
Never Put Too Much Trust in Friends; Learn to Use Enemies: Recognize that loyalty may come from unexpected sources, and trust is best balanced.
Conceal Your Intentions: Keep future plans and goals private to maintain an edge.
Always Say Less Than Necessary: Power can be maintained through restraint in communication.
Guard Your Reputation: A strong, consistent image is crucial to influence and success.
Court Attention: Strategic visibility fosters influence and presence in any circle.
Get Others to Do the Work: Leverage others’ efforts to maximize outcomes without overextending oneself.
Make People Come to You: Draw people in, positioning yourself as a valuable entity they seek.
Win with Actions, Not Words: Demonstrate capability and value through tangible results.
Avoid the Unhappy and Unlucky: Distance from negativity as it can erode morale and perception.
Make People Dependent on You: Cultivate indispensability by offering unique and essential value.
Use Selective Honesty: Use small truths strategically to build and maintain trust.
Appeal to Self-Interest: Engage others by highlighting mutual benefits.
Pose as a Friend, Work as a Spy: Gather insights by building rapport and closeness.
Crush Your Enemy Totally: Leave no room for threats by eliminating opposition thoroughly.
Use Absence to Increase Respect: Intermittent absence can enhance perceived value and authority.