[Music] welcome to makavelian psychology where we delve into the intricate strategies of power and influence today we explore law 20 of the 48 Laws of Power do not commit to anyone but before we begin please remember to like share and subscribe for more insightful content Robert Green's 48 Laws of Power is a modern classic revered by leaders and strategists law 20 in particular stands out for support's controversial yet pragmatic approach throughout history the most astute leaders and strategists have understood the power of non-commitment by not committing they remained flexible adaptable and most importantly in control imagine Life as a journey with multiple paths committing to One path to soon can limit your options and blind you to Opportunities the essence of law 20 is about keeping your options open let's consider a historical example take Julius Caesar for example he formed various allegiances such as the first trium with crus and pompy however he famously went on to become the number one rival to pompy in the Roman Civil War when he famously declared the die is cast as he crossed the Rubicon with his army in the modern world this law is equally relevant in business negotiations for example the ability to keep your intentions hidden can provide a significant Advantage there are many examples of this loss shown by footballers such as Michael or who played for both Liverpool and their fiercest Rivals Manchester United Figo is another football legend who played for both teams of the all Classico Real Madrid and Barcelona other players such as Lake nahim of have played for both a c and interm Milan but what do psychologists say about this approach while some argue it's manipulative others see it as a necessary strategy in a competitive world of course this law is not without its risks overuse can lead to distrust and a reputation for being unreliable the key is balance and knowing when to commit like a Chessmaster you must think several mov moves ahead always considering the broader gain law 20 is not about deceit it's about strategic positioning what do you think about law 20 is it a viable strategy or does it cross ethical lines join the discussion in the comments below and don't forget to follow us on social media for more thought-provoking content thank you for watching makavelian psychology remember power is a gain and no the rules can make all the difference until next time stay strategic