Law 22: Use the surrender tactic: transform weakness into power from "summary" of The 48 Laws of Power in Practice by Jon Waterlow,Andrea Domenichini
Law 22 advises us to use a clever tactic when we find ourselves in a position of weakness: surrender. This might sound counterintuitive, but the idea is to strategically surrender to our opponent in order to gain power in the long run. By accepting defeat gracefully, we can disarm our enemies and catch them off guard. When we surrender, we give the appearance of being weak and vulnerable. This can lull our enemies into a false sense of security, causing them to let their guard down. In this moment of complacency, we can then strike back with unexpected force, turning the tables on our adversaries. A key aspect of this tactic...
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