welcome back to makavelian psychology where we delve into the depths of power and influence today we're exploring the final and perhaps the most enigmatic of Robert Green's 48 Laws of Power law 48 assume formlessness to understand this law let's travel back in time sunu in The Art of War emphasize the power of being unpredictable and adaptable like water which takes the shape of its container formlessness is about being flexible and not sticking to a single strategy or identity in today's world this law is more relevant than ever from businesses that pivot to survive to politicians who change tack with public opinion those who embody formlessness navigate challenges more effectively psychologically formlessness is tied to our ability to adapt to changing circumstances it's about keeping your opponents and competitors guessing never revealing your full strategy so how can you apply law 48 in your life first avoid being predictable change your patterns and strategies frequently second be adaptable Embrace change rather than resisting it and finally keep your long-term plans to yourself revealing them only when necessary but beware formlessness has its risks overuse can lead to a lack of identity and trust issues with others balance is key in conclusion law 48 assume formlessness is about being adaptable unpredictable and strategically opaque in the chess game of power it pays to be a player whose next move is always a mystery thank you for watching Machiavellian psychology like subscribe and hit the bow icon for more insights into the laws of power until next time stay powerful and unpredictable