Use Selective Honesty to Disarm People – 48 Laws of Power (Law 12 Explained)
Law 12 of the 48 Laws of Power says: “Use selective honesty and generosity to disarm your victim.” A small dose of truth or a well‑timed kind act can lower people’s defenses so much that they stop questioning your deeper motives. In this short, we break down how smart players use moments of honesty, confession or generosity to look trustworthy—then move their real strategy forward while others are relaxed. What you’ll learn: Why one honest move can erase a history of doubt in people’s minds How gifts, favors and vulnerability can be used as psychological tools Ethical version: using honesty and generosity to build real trust, not just to manipulate Use this law carefully—if people feel used, your power collapses and your reputation is gone. Hashtags #48LawsOfPower #Law12 #SelectiveHonesty #Power #Strategy #Psychology #Trust #Influence #Leadership #Success #Shorts
