The 48 Laws of Power
Flashcards based on Robert Greene's '48 Laws of Power'. Memorize the key principles of influence, strategy, and leadership for personal growth and success.
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Never Outshine the Master
Always make those above you feel comfortably superior.
Never Outshine the Master
Always make those above you feel comfortably superior.
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Conceal Your Intentions
Keep people off-balance and in the dark by never revealing the purpose behind your actions.
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Control the Options: Get Others to Play with the Cards You Deal
Force the other person to make choices on your terms.
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Get Others to Do the Work for You, but Always Take the Credit
Use the skills of others to further your own cause while remaining in the spotlight.
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Think as You Like, but Behave like Others
Blend in with your surroundings and be likeable, but hold onto your own thoughts and values in private.
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Court Attention at All Costs
Make yourself the center of attention, drawing people to you and controlling their focus.
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Get Others to Do the Work for You, but Always Take the Credit
Delegate tasks to others but ensure that you receive recognition for their accomplishments.
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Make Other People Come to You - Use Bait If Necessary
Lure others into your sphere of influence by offering something desirable.
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Win Through Your Actions, Never Through Argument
Demonstrate your worth through actions rather than words, avoiding fruitless debates.
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Infection: Avoid the Unhappy and Unlucky
Surround yourself with positivity and success to avoid being dragged down by negativity.
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Learn to Keep People Dependent on You
Cultivate dependence in others to maintain control and influence.
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Use Selective Honesty and Generosity to Disarm Your Victim
Employ honesty and generosity strategically to disarm and manipulate others.
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When Asking for Help, Appeal to People’s Self-Interest, Never to Their Mercy or Gratitude
Frame requests in a way that appeals to the other person's self-interest, rather than relying on their goodwill.
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Pose as a Friend, Work as a Spy
Gain valuable information by pretending to be an ally while secretly gathering intelligence.
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Crush Your Enemy Totally
When faced with opposition, eliminate it completely rather than allowing it to resurface later.
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Use Absence to Increase Respect and Honor
Create value by making yourself scarce, increasing your perceived importance.
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Keep Others in Suspended Terror: Cultivate an Air of Unpredictability
Keep others guessing about your intentions to maintain control and prevent them from taking you for granted.
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Do Not Build Fortresses to Protect Yourself—Isolation Is Dangerous
Avoid isolating yourself, as it leaves you vulnerable and limits your options.
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Know Who You're Dealing with—Do Not Offend the Wrong Person
Understand the power dynamics and hierarchies within your social circle to avoid inadvertently offending those with influence.
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Do Not Commit to Anyone
Keep your options open and maintain your independence by avoiding entangling alliances.
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Play a Sucker to Catch a Sucker—Seem Dumber than Your Mark
Disarm others by pretending to be less intelligent or capable than you actually are.
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Use the Surrender Tactic: Transform Weakness into Power
Embrace vulnerability as a strategic move to gain sympathy and leverage.
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Concentrate Your Forces
Focus your efforts and resources on a single goal rather than spreading yourself too thin.
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Play the Perfect Courtier
Master the art of flattery and ingratiating yourself with those in power.
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Re-Create Yourself
Continually reinvent yourself to adapt to changing circumstances and maintain relevance.
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Keep Your Hands Clean
Avoid direct involvement in controversial or unsavory actions to preserve your reputation and deniability.
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Play on People’s Need to Believe to Create a Cultlike Following
Exploit people's desire for belonging and purpose to build a loyal following.
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Enter Action with Boldness
Act decisively and with confidence to intimidate and impress others.
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Plan All the Way to the End
Anticipate potential obstacles and plan meticulously to ensure success.
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Make Your Accomplishments Seem Effortless
Conceal the effort behind your achievements to appear more talented and impressive.
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Control the Options: Get Others to Play with the Cards You Deal
Manipulate situations to limit the choices of others and increase your control.
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Play to People’s Fantasies
Appeal to people's desires and fantasies to gain their support and loyalty.
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Discover Each Man’s Thumbscrew
Identify the unique weaknesses and vulnerabilities of others to exert influence and control.
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Be Royal in Your Own Fashion: Act like a King to Be Treated like One
Project an aura of authority and confidence to command respect and deference.
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Master the Art of Timing
Seize opportunities and act at the most advantageous moments to maximize your impact.
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Disdain Things You Cannot Have: Ignoring Them Is the Best Revenge
Demonstrate your superiority by disregarding what you cannot obtain or control.
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Create Compelling Spectacles
Stage memorable events and performances to captivate and influence others.
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Think as You Like, but Behave like Others
Blend in with your surroundings and be likeable, but hold onto your own thoughts and values in private.
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Stir up Waters to Catch Fish
Create chaos and confusion to exploit the resulting opportunities for advancement.
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Despise the Free Lunch
Reject offers of generosity or assistance to maintain your independence and power.
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Avoid Stepping into a Great Man’s Shoes
Do not attempt to directly replace a powerful figure, as you will inevitably invite comparison and resistance.
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Strike the Shepherd and the Sheep Will Scatter
Target leaders and influencers to destabilize and control groups or organizations.
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Work on the Hearts and Minds of Others
Influence others by appealing to their emotions and desires rather than relying solely on logic or reason.
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Disarm and Infuriate with the Mirror Effect
Reflect people's actions and words back at them to disarm them and provoke a reaction.
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Preach the Need for Change, but Never Reform Too Much at Once
Advocate for change while maintaining the status quo to avoid destabilizing the existing power structure.
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Never Appear Too Perfect
Display flaws and vulnerabilities to make yourself more relatable and less threatening.
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Do Not Go Past the Mark You Aimed For; In Victory, Know When to Stop
Avoid overextending yourself or becoming greedy after achieving success.
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Assume Formlessness
Remain adaptable and flexible, able to change tactics and strategies as circumstances dictate.
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