5 laws from Robert Greene’s The 48 Laws of Power worth studying: Law 3: Conceal Your Intentions Law 11: Learn to Keep People Dependent on You Law 16: Use Absence to Increase Respect and Honor Law 27: Play on People's Need to Believe to Create a Cultlike Following Law 38: Think as You Like, but Behave Like Others Power isn't just about what you do. It's about what you understand about human nature.

You can’t manipulate me I read the 48 Laws of Power.

One of my favourite quotes: Keep friends for friendship, but work with the skilled and competent.

Remember to act confident of your powers:

Never seem to be in a hurry:

From law 16:

You should study law 21:

After reading the 48 Laws of Power, read Sun Tzu:

Remember this lesson from the 48 Laws of Power, feel Machiavellian: “Crush your enemy totally.”

What is your opinion about Machiavelli?

Law 3: Conceal Your Intentions. Never reveal all your cards too early. Keep your plans private until the time is right, and let your actions speak when the moment comes.