Law 31: Control the Options
Key Idea: Give limited choices.
Phrase: "Frame the choices."
Scenario: If you want a favor, present it as the best of two options.
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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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