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Cultivate an air of unpredictability to keep others offbalance from "summary" of The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene
To maintain your power, you must keep those around you on their toes, never quite sure what to expect. By cultivating an air of unpredictability, you create a sense of unease and uncertainty in others, making them hesitant to challenge you or undermine your authority. This sense of unpredictability keeps them off balance, preventing them from forming a coherent strategy against you. People are generally comfortable with routine and predictability. They like to know what to expect and how to act in any given situation. By disrupting this sense of stability and introducing an element of chaos into your interactions, you create a feeling of disorientation and confusion in others. This makes it difficult for them to anticipate your next move or to plan an effecti...
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