Never Put Too Much Trust in Friends, Learn How to Use Enemies

Friends can betray you out of envy, comfort, or misplaced emotion. Enemies, on the other hand, have something to prove. This law explains why friends often feel entitled, grow jealous, or take advantage of familiarity—while former enemies work harder, stay sharper, and remain loyal out of self-interest. Power is not built on emotions. It is built on strategy. In this law, Robert Greene reveals: Why friendship can weaken authority How enemies become your most reliable allies The danger of mixing power with emotion Historical examples where trust destroyed empires Trust less. Observe more. In the game of power, intentions matter less than incentives. #48LawsOfPower #Law2 #PowerPsychology #RobertGreene #shots