Conceal Your Intentions
Keep people guessing. If others can’t predict your motives, they can’t prepare defenses. Misdirection keeps you in control and maintains the upper hand.
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Greene’s “The 48 Laws of Power” offers timeless strategies for influence and dominance. Use them to rise, defend yourself, or decode the motives of those who seek power over you. Master the game or risk being played.
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