There is much to be said for creating an element of mystery, as Greene has mentioned in previous legislation, and the same goes for your presence. You want to avoid being seen and heard too often, it makes you seem more ordinary and approachable. Withdraw socially and you will notice that people are curious, they will talk and wonder what you are doing. In reality, none of these laws could make a difference without your determination and ability to pursue success. In the midst of confusion, this can serve as an incentive to stay true to what you believe to maintain that momentum. You have to get people to seek you out because it gives you power and control. It`s much better than your opponents who come to you and never go to them. Greene`s first law emphasizes the importance of making sure everyone above you in the hierarchy, whether in business, at work, or in an organization, always feels like the boss. It is important to remember that you are among them and to remind them. It`s easy to want to show off your talents and skills, but don`t go overboard and make your supervisor feel insecure or inadequate. Green believes that making your boss feel like he`s even better than him and better than you will help you on your path to power.
If you make them doubt their role and power, it will only discredit you and make you back down. The courtier exercises power by discreet means. By flattering and yielding to their superiors and asserting their power only through charm and grace, they gradually accumulate an ever-increasing amount of power. There are several steps you can take to become the perfect courtier, and they include the following: Never trust anything free. Whatever it`s worth is worth paying for. Most free things come with a boring psychological price task. By paying, you avoid falling into the trap of being grateful, guilty, or fraudulent. Plus, wasting your money is a sign of power.
Generosity softens your opponents so that they are deceived. Here`s the powerful truth: you can create your own identity – not the identity society imposes on you. Greene stresses the importance of always acting with intent and confidence. You should never start anything if you are not sure. Any doubts you have will only hinder your results. Greene believes that boldness will bring you far more power and admiration than it ever reluctantly would. This goes hand in hand with the previous law, never say more than necessary, try to say as little as possible. Greene believes that if you say too much, you expose yourself to criticism and questioning, you probably also say something you regret. Greene explains that powerful people say less, they often keep things vague and open. This can be both intimidating and impressive. Always make sure that those who feel comfortable above you are superior. Hide the extent of your own talents, otherwise your masters may feel insecure.
The better you make your master appear, the higher the level of power you will reach. Those above you want to feel safe and superior in their positions. This can mean making a few harmless mistakes so you can ask your master for help. Here are my top 8 favorite laws of power that make me feel good. The 48 laws of power put the idea of power under a microscope and allow readers to understand why it exists, how it works for us, and what to do when it works against us. The way you present yourself to the world reflects how others see and treat you. Carry yourself with self-respect, confidence and dignity to give the impression that you are destined for power. We have to challenge ourselves and wait as much as a small child. Believe that you are destined for greatness, and that faith will radiate outward and others will believe it too. Ask for less, and that`s exactly what you`ll get. For Greene, power is amoral. It`s a game.
A board game. To master it, you need to be able to study and understand people. Nevertheless, you must always take the most indirect path to power. “The 48 Laws of Power” is a manual in the various arts of indirection. Many believe that influencing your workplace requires connecting with a powerful supervisor. Greene advises against it. Never seem rushed – Haste betrays insufficient control over yourself and time. Always look patient, as if you know that everything will eventually come to you. Become a detective at the right time. Taste the zeitgeist and trends that will bring you to power.
Learn to hold back when the time is not yet ripe and strike hard when it has borne fruit. How you behave often determines how you are treated. In the long run, appearing vulgar or ordinary will cause people to disrespect you. A king respects himself and evokes the same feeling in others. By acting like a king and being sure of your powers, you make yourself look destined to wear a crown. Make your success seem simple. Hide all the efforts and tricks with which you have done it, otherwise it will arouse too much curiosity in others. Never tell anyone how you reached your position of power, otherwise they could use it against you. There are great benefits to keeping silent.
The more mysterious your actions seem, the greater your power seems. It will seem that you have an exclusive gift that no one can reproduce and that knows no limits. Humans are creatures of habit who look for familiar patterns in the behavior of others. By acting unpredictably, your opponents will get tired trying to predict and analyze your movements. This means hitting occasionally without warning. When you act predictably, you give others power over you. If you behave unexpectedly, they will feel like they don`t understand you and will be intimidated.