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The Art of Power Play: Unveiling the Secrets of the 48 Laws of Power

Mr Hustles
7 min readFeb 19, 2023

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The 48 Laws of Power: Key Ideas and Examples

Have you ever wondered what it takes to gain power and influence in the world? Robert Greene's book, "The 48 Laws of Power," explores the tactics and strategies used by historical figures to achieve success and ascend to positions of power.

In this article, we will explore the 48 laws of power and provide examples of how they have been used in various contexts.

Here We Go” -Mario

Law 1: Never outshine the master - A junior employee avoids receiving public recognition for a job well done in front of their boss, instead, they praise their boss's leadership and guidance in achieving the task.

Law 2: Never put too much trust in friends, learn how to use enemies - A person finds out that their friend is trying to sabotage their career and decides to gather evidence against them to protect themselves in the future.

Law 3: Conceal your intentions - A CEO keeps their business plans private and shares only vague, ambiguous statements with the public to prevent competitors from stealing their ideas.

Law 4: Always say less than necessary - A politician uses vague, noncommittal language in interviews to avoid making controversial statements.

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Mr Hustles
Mr Hustles

Written by Mr Hustles

Disruptive innovator, contrarian mastermind, creative solution architect, equity analyst, and fearless experimenter.

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