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How can you outshine a person in power according to the text?
How can you outshine a person in power according to the text?
By being yourself and cloaking your brilliance in their company.
What is the recommended approach to obtain favor from your superior?
What is the recommended approach to obtain favor from your superior?
Flatter them and puff them up.
What is the difference between overt flattery and discreet flattery?
What is the difference between overt flattery and discreet flattery?
Overt flattery is direct and obvious, while discreet flattery is subtle and not as obvious.
How should you act if you are more intelligent than your superior?
How should you act if you are more intelligent than your superior?
Why should you not fool yourself into thinking that people in positions of power will appreciate your talents and brilliance?
Why should you not fool yourself into thinking that people in positions of power will appreciate your talents and brilliance?
What is the main idea behind the first law of the 48 laws of power?
What is the main idea behind the first law of the 48 laws of power?
Why is it considered a mistake to outshine a superior?
Why is it considered a mistake to outshine a superior?
What strategy does the author recommend for gaining the favor of a person in power?
What strategy does the author recommend for gaining the favor of a person in power?
How does the text describe the ideal behavior of a 'perfect courier' in the eyes of a person in power?
How does the text describe the ideal behavior of a 'perfect courier' in the eyes of a person in power?
What does the author suggest about letting your superior outshine you?
What does the author suggest about letting your superior outshine you?
