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Never Outshine the Master

Always make those above you feel superior. Avoid showing off your talents too much.

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summary of the 48 Laws of Power, as written by Robert Greene in his book The 48 Laws of Power. Each law is concise and presents a concept on influence and control.

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Law 1: Never Outshine The Master.

Law 1: Never Outshine The Master.

Everyone has insecurities. Those who attain high standing in life want to feel secure in their positions, and superior to those around them.

  • Commit harmless mistakes that will not hurt you in the long r...

Day 2:

  • Always make those above you feel comfortably superior.
  • Make your masters appear more brilliant than they are and you will attain the heights of power.
  • Masters do not care about science or empirical truth or the latest invention ; they care about their name and their glory.

Law #1 – Never Outshine the Master

Law #1 – Never Outshine the Master

A master who cannot bestow on you the gifts of his experience may direct rancor and ill will at you instead.

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