The 48 Laws of Power: ReadSprint summary highlights
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The 48 Laws of Power
by Robert Greene
Always make those above you feel superior and comfortable; never show off talents that make them insecure.
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Always make those above you feel superior and comfortable; never show off talents that make them insecure.
Law 1: Never Outshine the Master.
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The 48 Laws of Power
by Robert Greene
By cultivating humility and flattering your superiors, you secure their patronage and avoid dangerous envy.
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By cultivating humility and flattering your superiors, you secure their patronage and avoid dangerous envy.
Law 2: Never Put Too Much Trust in Friends, Learn How to Use Enemies.
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The 48 Laws of Power
by Robert Greene
Law 1: Never Outshine the Master.
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Law 1: Never Outshine the Master.
Law 3: Conceal Your Intentions.
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The 48 Laws of Power
by Robert Greene
Law 2: Never Put Too Much Trust in Friends, Learn How to Use Enemies.
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Law 2: Never Put Too Much Trust in Friends, Learn How to Use Enemies.
Law 16: Use Absence to Increase Respect and Honor.
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The 48 Laws of Power
by Robert Greene
Law 3: Conceal Your Intentions.
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Law 3: Conceal Your Intentions.
Law 15: Crush Your Enemy Totally.
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The 48 Laws of Power
by Robert Greene
Law 16: Use Absence to Increase Respect and Honor.
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Law 16: Use Absence to Increase Respect and Honor.
Always make those above you feel superior and comfortable; never show off talents that make them insecure. By cultivating humility and flattering your superiors, you secure their patronage and avoid dangerous envy.
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Use these highlights to review the book
Which highlight from The 48 Laws of Power changes how you would explain the book to someone else?
Which lesson here is worth testing in a real decision this week?
Which highlight feels memorable but less actionable once you slow down and examine it?