Law 8-17: Acquire power in every social interaction
Law 8: Make people approach you first
True power is not chasing and reacting to every event. It’s about giving people no choice but to respond themselves. Lure them in and gain control over the situation.
Law 9: Win through actions, not words
When proving a point, talking can only get you so far.
⚡️Your arguments might be well-crafted and believable, but actions always carry much more power.
Law 10: Avoid others’ misery
Prosperity attracts prosperity, so surround yourself with happy people. Misery is infectious. Do not let it enter your life.
Law 11: Make people need you
The ultimate power is having others depend on you. Make them believe they cannot thrive without your help or approval.
Law 12: Reserve your honesty for select people
In deception, candor is an effective distraction tool. If you are honest when you meet someone for the first time, that impression will last and lower the person’s guard from the start. Therefore, it’s easier to convince them.
Law 13: When asking for help, let them know how they will benefit
When in need of assistance, relying on someone’s mercy shows weakness. Instead, highlight what they can get out of this transaction. People are most motivated by their needs being met.
Law 14: Be a spy, act like a friend
Keeping a friendly front will allow you to collect valuable information about people and, therefore, have control over future events involving them.
Law 15: Destroy your enemies
On the way to power, you’re bound to make enemies. They are a threat you must eliminate. Crush their spirit until they leave forever. And don’t show mercy, or they will return stronger.
Law 16: Know when to go
Once you establish yourself in a group, withdraw from it every so often. Your absence makes people respect you and talk about you. When people have less access to you, they wish to connect even more.
Law 17: Never act predictably
By nature, patterns tell people they’re in control. Try to break them and behave in ways people don’t expect. You will seem intimidating and stay in people’s minds.