48 LAWS OF POWER – LAWS 13–16

Four powerful laws that will show you how to become a stronger player in the world of strategy and influence. Learn to harness the psychology of power

If you want to control the game, play it right.”

Do you know this eternal truth? People are selfish creatures. Most of them don't take action unless they feel some benefit from it. And even if they appear to be saints, believe me, deep down they are waiting for at least some kind of "thank you", recognition or return of favor. But Don't rely on gratitude. – she's as fickle as the April weather.

Instead, learn to reach out their own interestsPeople will do much more if you can show them that what you want from them is it is also beneficial for them. Don't want pity, don't want mercy – want a mutually beneficial agreement.

🛑 Killing error: “Please help me, otherwise I will have problems!” – Yeah, maybe they will help… once. And then they will consider you a ball on the leg.

✅ The right way: “If you help me, you will get X/Y/Z…” – People like to invest to your own profit.

📜 A closing quote: "No one helps another - they help themselves through others." –Dale Carnegie

No, it's not about being a fake snake. But the information is too much, and if you know how to collect them, you have an advantage. Trust is the key – and people like to talk. Just listen carefully, ask smart questions, and don't act like an FBI investigator.

🕵️‍♀️ How to do it:
✔️ Be the person people want to confide in – show that you can listen.
✔️ Don't reveal your cards, but watch what others are saying.
✔️ Never misuse information prematurely – whoever shows the weapon too soon, no longer has it.

🛑 Killing error: "I'll tell you this just between us..." - if you hear this, believe it They'll tell someone else about you too.

✅ The right way: “That’s interesting! How did you find that out?” – Encourage people to talk, and don't reveal anything about yourself.

📜 A closing quote: "Let people talk. They will teach you more than they think." –Sun Tzu

We give second chances. We try to be generous. But sometimes you have to be ruthless. Not because you're bad - but because If you leave the snake's head, it will tempt you again.

🛑 Killing error: “I will be generous and give him/her another chance.” – Congratulations, you just created a future problem.

✅ The right way: “I forgive, but I don’t forget.” – The enemy must know that there will be no second chance.

📜 A closing quote: "Don't give your enemy a chance to rise. The day will come when he will defeat you." – Niccolo Machiavelli

Be constantly available? That makes you cheap. If you want people to respect you, Don't be everywhere.

🥂 How to become a rare diamond:
✔️ Less is sometimes more – disappear for a while and watch your value rise.
✔️ Don't reply right away - important people only have time for important things.
✔️ Don't waste your presence – Rarity builds respect.

🛑 Killing error: “I always answer right away, I'm always available.” – People don't respect you then.

✅ The right way: "Let's meet in a week - I'm very busy right now." And suddenly you are more valuable.

📜 A closing quote: "A person's value increases with their rarity." –Oscar Wilde

🔥 This is how the power game is played. And when you're playing it, Play it well. Big girls don't wait for permission - they make the rules. 💪😏