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Conceal Your Intentions

Keep people off-balance by hiding your plans.

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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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Good Intentions are not sufficient

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We cannot shape society, or help people just by having noble intentions, without action.

Day 6:

  • Keep people off-balance and in the dark by never revealing the purpose behind your actions.
  • If they have no clue what you are up to, they cannot prepare a defense.
  • Guide them far enough down the wrong path, envelop them in enough smoke, and by the time they realize your inten...

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