Act royal & discover weakness

Law 33

Discover Each Man’s Thumbscrew

Everyone has a weakness, a gap in the castle wall. That weakness is usually an insecurity, an uncontrollable emotion or need; it can also be a small secret pleasure. Either way, once found, it is a thumbscrew you can turn to your advantage.

This goes along with the play the spy rule. Finding it is important, I think I know most of the weaknesses of the people that are closest to me. It's very highly improbable I would ever use them.. I hope they would never use mine but I think everyone gets this information after a while... If you pay attention that is. The things that are not said are very telling.

The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene
Law 34

Be Royal in your Own Fashion: Act like a King to be treated like one

The way you carry yourself will often determine how you are treated; In the long run, appearing vulgar or common will make people disrespect you. For a king respects himself and inspires the same sentiment in others. By acting regally and confident of your powers, you make yourself seem destined to wear a crown.

Hmmm I've tried this and I still get screwed over by people. I think I just put up with a lot. I think this is a very important rule though. You do have to carry yourself well, sometimes putting up a front can really help you out. Especially when it comes to confidence, even if you're not very confident, find a way to fake it. People have to see you walking with your head held high. It says a lot about you.