Whitney’s Reviews > The 48 Laws of Power > Status Update

DNF — when you don’t have an apparent enemy sometimes you must use a friend as an enemy.

This book is beyond toxic and has a view point that you can’t trust anyone, never let anyone get close to you, and you should use manipulation tactics in all aspects of life. 🤦‍♀️

2nd law is basically “the devil you know” —It’s easier for a friend to take you down bc they know you and you’re not expecting it. At least you know your enemy is and enemy

2nd law — You have more to fear from friends than enemies

Never discriminate against whom you study and whom you trust. Never trust anyone completely and study everyone, including friends and loved ones.

Like Janus 2 faced roman deity, you must be able to look in both directions at once... Better to handle danger wherever it may come. Look to the future and the past.

Future: no days on alert — nothing should catch you by surprise bc you constantly imagining problems before they arise.

The past: look past the hurt- purpose is to educate yourself constantly-learn from those who came before you