Book: 48 Laws of Power; Step-12

Published:  1998 & Pages: 480

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Step-12
Holding back is key to Desirability

Have you ever tried to impress someone in authority, like your boss, only to find that your efforts didn’t go as planned? Well, you might

Dating can sometimes be confusing. Imagine if, in love, when someone pays attention to you, you lose interest, but when they ignore you, you like them more. This rule isn’t just for love; it’s also a rule of power. Being too available can make people less interested in you. A long time ago in a place called Medea, people didn’t want a powerful ruler, but they had lots of arguments. Then a man named Deioces helped them settle their disputes and became popular. But as he kept helping, people got used to it and didn’t value him anymore. He didn’t understand a crucial rule: people like you more when you’re not always around.

Eventually, he figured this out and realized that he needed to disappear for people to appreciate him. So, he left the city. But when he was gone, the people wanted him back. They begged him to return, and he agreed, but only if they built him a big palace with lots of bodyguards. He ruled for 53 years after that. In simple terms, sometimes people don’t realize your worth until you’re not easily available.

کیا آپ نے کبھی کسی اعلیٰ عہدے والے شخص، جیسے اپنے باس کو متاثر کرنے کی کوشش کی ہے، لیکن آپ کی کوششیں توقع کے مطابق نہیں گئیں؟

محبت میں یہ عام ہوتا ہے کہ جب کوئی آپ پر زیادہ توجہ دیتا ہے تو آپ کی دلچسپی کم ہو جاتی ہے، اور جب وہ آپ کو نظر انداز کرتا ہے تو آپ کی دلچسپی بڑھ جاتی ہے۔ یہ اصول صرف محبت میں نہیں، بلکہ طاقت کے کھیل میں بھی کام آتا ہے۔ اگر آپ ہمیشہ دستیاب رہیں تو لوگ آپ میں دلچسپی کھو دیتے ہیں۔ بہت عرصہ پہلے میدیا نامی ایک جگہ تھی جہاں لوگ ایک طاقتور حکمران نہیں چاہتے تھے، لیکن ان کے درمیان بہت زیادہ جھگڑے تھے۔ تب ایک شخص، ڈائیو سیز (Deioces) نے ان کے مسائل حل کرنے میں مدد کی اور کافی مقبول ہو گیا۔ لیکن جیسے جیسے وہ لوگوں کی مدد کرتا رہا، لوگ اس کے عادی ہو گئے اور اس کی قدر نہیں کرتے تھے۔ وہ ایک اہم اصول نہیں سمجھتا تھا: جب آپ ہمیشہ موجود ہوں، لوگ آپ کی قدر کم کر دیتے ہیں۔

آخرکار، اس نے یہ سمجھا کہ اسے اپنی غیر موجودگی سے لوگوں کو اپنی اہمیت کا احساس دلانا ہوگا۔ چنانچہ وہ شہر چھوڑ گیا۔ لیکن جب وہ چلا گیا، تو لوگوں کو اس کی ضرورت محسوس ہوئی اور وہ اسے واپس لانے کی درخواست کرنے لگے۔ اس نے واپسی کے لیے ایک شرط رکھی: ایک بڑا محل اور باڈی گارڈز کی ایک فوج۔ اس کے بعد وہ 53 سال تک حکمران رہا۔ مختصراً، کبھی کبھی لوگ آپ کی قدر تب ہی کرتے ہیں جب آپ آسانی سے دستیاب نہ ہوں۔

10x Short Questions

1. What is one way to gain power mentioned in the paragraph?

Using others’ work to your advantage.

2. Who was the Serbian scientist who worked for Thomas Edison?

Nikola Tesla.

3. What did Nikola Tesla contribute to Thomas Edison's dynamo?

He played a crucial role in improving Edison’s dynamo design.

4. How long did Tesla work tirelessly in the lab on Edison's dynamo?

For a whole year, sometimes with 18-hour workdays.

5. What's the point about famous politicians mentioned in the text?

Few politicians write their speeches; they often have others do it for them.

6. How do famous writers sometimes behave regarding their work?

They might “borrow” from other writers.

7. Why is taking credit for your work important, according to the paragraph?

If you don’t claim credit, someone else might steal your idea and get all the praise for it

8. Did Thomas Edison give Nikola Tesla the credit and money he deserved for the dynamo's invention?

No, Edison claimed all the credit and didn’t share the profits with Tesla.

9. What lesson can we learn from Nikola Tesla's experience?

Getting credit for your work is as important as the work itself.

10. In the context of the paragraph, what does "borrow" mean when famous writers do it?

Famous writers sometimes use ideas or content from other writers without giving them credit.

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Book Summary The 48 Laws of Power Test-12 (QM)

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1. In simple terms, what's the main lesson from this story?

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2. What condition did Deioces set for his return to power?

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3. Why was Deioces initially popular in Medea?

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4. How is the idea of being too available in dating connected to the concept of
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5. What does the paragraph suggest about human behavior in dating and love?

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6. What lesson did Deioces eventually learn about power and availability?

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7. How long did Deioces rule after he returned to power?

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8. What happened as time passed and Deioces continued to help the people of
Medea?

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9. What did Deioces do when he realized the lesson about his worth?

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10. Why did the people of Medea want Deioces to return after he left?

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