Laws of Power – 27

Play on people’s need to believe to create a cult-like following: people have an overwhelming desire to believe in something. Become the focal point of such desire by offering them a cause, a new faith to follow. Keep your words vague but full of promise; emphasize enthusiasm over rationality and clear thinking. Give your new… Read More

Laws of Power – 26

Keep your hands clean: You must seem a paragon of civility and efficiency: Your hands are never soiled by mistakes and nasty deeds. Maintain such a spotless appearance by using others as scapegoats and cat’s-paws to disguise your involvement. Is there a connection to being on top and not having “blood” on your hands? I… Read More

Daily Digest for August 2nd

mdpeters: New blog post: Laws of Power – 23 https://michaelpeters.org/?p=682 [#] — 8:42pm via Twitter Feed mdpeters posted Sample On Premise Wireless Access Technology Guideline — 11:01am via HORSE Project mdpeters posted Documents — 11:04am via HORSE Project mdpeters posted Infrastructure Best Practice Configuration Samples: — 11:15am via HORSE Project mdpeters: Torts Substantive Review—Strict Liability… Read More

Laws of Power – 22

Use the surrender tactic: transform weakness into power: When you are weaker; never fight for honors sake; choose surrender instead. Surrender gives you time to recover; time to torment and irritate your conqueror, time to wait for his power to wane. Do not give him the satisfaction of fighting and defeating you – surrender first.… Read More

Laws of Power – 20

Do not commit to anyone: It is the fool who always rushes to take sides. Do not commit to any side or cause but yourself. By maintaining your independence, you become the master of others – playing people against one another, making them pursue you. Professional versus personal vignette is the dichotomy I would argue.… Read More