Law 17: Keep Others in Suspended Terror
Key Idea: Be unpredictable.
Phrase: "Surprise them."
Scenario: Change routines to keep things interesting.
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Imagine you’re in high school or college. You know how sometimes it feels like everyone’s trying to impress each other or get ahead? The "48 Laws of Power" are a bit like a playbook for these situations. They’re not about being mean or tricking people. Instead, they’re about being smart and knowing how to handle things so you can achieve your goals without causing unnecessary problems. With that, we must remember that we should instill ethical considerations in our actions.
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