[Music] welcome to makavelian psychology where we dove into the intricate strategies of power and influence today we're exploring law 38 of the 48 Laws of Power think as you like but behave like others this law of drawn from Robert Green's provocative book serves as a guide for navigating social dynamics with cunning and discretion throughout history those who have dared to be different in thought and action often faced resistance isolation or worse yet those who masked their uniqueness blending in with their surroundings often Rose to Great Heights in today's world this law is equally relevant it's about the art of camouflage the skill of blending into avoid unnecessary attention while nurturing your unique perspectives and ideas internally it's a survival strategy in the court of Ls I 14th for example courtiers who stood out too much often fell out of favor psychologically it's about balancing your authentic self with societal Norms it's not about losing your identity but about strategic Conformity let's break it down why is this law powerful first it's about understanding the social environment in any group there are norms and Expectations by observing and adapting to these you become a trusted member of the group consider the examples of Nicola makavelian and Leonardo D Vinci by outwardly conforming to the Norms of their time they were able to navigate complex political Landscapes all while harboring revolutionary ideas in a corporate setting this might mean adhering to company culture while quietly pushing innovative ideas in Social Circles it could involve aligning with group Norms to gain acceptance and influence but remember this law isn't about suppressing your thoughts it's about strategic expression your unique ideas are valuable it's just about expressing them at the right time in the right way to master law 38 observe adapt and blend in but never lose the essence of your thoughts and creativity it's a delicate balance but one that can lead to immense power and influence thank you for joining nasan makavelian psychology embrace the power of subtlety and strategy in your journey to influence and success until next time think wisely and act smartly