Posted on 07/21/2025 5:53:51 AM PDT by Eleutheria5
When you are accused, criticized, or attacked, what is your first instinct? To defend yourself. To explain your intentions. To set the record straight. But Niccolò Machiavelli, the master strategist of power, would tell you this is a fatal error. Every word you spend on defense is a word that solidifies your position as the weak one, the one on trial. You are playing their game, on their terms, and you have already lost. In this brutally effective video, “NEVER Defend Yourself - Machiavelli’s Trick to Flip the Power Instantly,” we break down one of the most potent psychological tactics for seizing control in any confrontation. Inspired by the timeless wisdom of The Prince, we reveal why defending yourself bleeds your power and legitimizes the attack. The true master of power does not stoop to explain; they reframe, they deflect, they attack the attacker's premise, or, most powerfully, they use strategic silence and contempt to shatter their opponent's confidence. This isn't about being passive; it's about refusing to be the defendant in a court you didn't create. Learn the specific techniques to instantly flip the power dynamic, forcing your accuser onto the defensive and making them regret their attack. This is the art of turning a shield into a sword. If you are tired of being put on the back foot in arguments, negotiations, or social conflicts, this video will arm you with a mindset that is both liberating and ruthlessly effective. Understand the game, and you will never feel the need to defend your position again. Thank you for watching. To master more strategies that give you the ultimate advantage, subscribe to our channel and join a community dedicated to the art of power.
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This is okay for apes in the jungle. Jesus taught a better way, which depends entirely on God being a real person whose opinion is the only one that matters.
Blessed are the Machiavellians, for they imagine their power over others.
You don’t “buy” a subscription on You Tube. You just subscribe to the channel. It’s free. In the alternative, you could just purchase an English translation of The Prince, or borrow one from a library, or get the original in Macchievelli’s own words, and read the damned thing. But if you’re determined to “buy,” you could join the you tube channel and pony up some small change. I never buy anything if I can help it.
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