46 Lessons Iearned from Reading `Laws of Power` as Programmer :Summary

Learn how to use enemies
Trust from a distance
Conceal your intentions
Always say less than Necessary
So much depends on reputation
Court attention at all cost
All publicity is good publicity
Get others do the work for you and take credit.
Use bait if necessary (promotions, free gifts).
Win through Actions not arguments
Avoid the unlucky and unhappy(they are infections)
Learn to keep people depend on you.
Use selective honesty to disarm your enemy.
Choose your words Carefully.
Ask for help in a way that appeal to peoples interest.
Pose as a friend and work as a spy.
Use absence to increase respect and honor.
Cultivate the air of unpredictability.
Isolation is dangerorus.
Do not offend the wrong person. Know who you are dealing with.
Do not commit to anyone.
Being openly smart is foolish, being openly foolish is smart.
If you find yourself in a weak spot choose to fight, another day.
Obey the master but try ton shine your own light.
Recreate yourself.
The world is your stage, it is up to your to decide which role to play.
Keep your hands clean.
Play on peoples need to believe.
Enter action with boldness.
Plan all the way to the end.
Make your accomplishments seem effortless.
Get others to play with the cards you deal.
Be royal in your own version
Master the art of timing.
Ignore things you cannot have.
Create compelling spectacles.
Think as you like but behave like others.
Stir up waters to catch fish.
Despise the free lunch.
Avoid stepping into great man's shoes.
Strike the shepherd and the sheep will scatter.
Disarm with mirror effect.
Preach change but never reform quickly. Take slow incremental steps.
Never appear too perfect.
In victory learn when to stop.
Assume formlessness like water.