Law 26: Keep Your Hands Clean: The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene
The 26th law of power states that you should never be associated with any mistakes or misdeeds. If you are, you will be seen as untrustworthy and weak.
One example of someone who followed this law was Julius Caesar. Caesar was a brilliant military leader and politician, but he was also known for his ruthlessness. He never hesitated to kill his enemies, even if they were innocent. However, he always made sure that his hands were clean. He never ordered the killings himself, and he always made sure that there was a scapegoat to take the blame.
To apply this law in your own life, you need to be careful what you say and do. If you are not careful, you could easily say or do something that could come back to haunt you. You should also avoid taking the blame for other people’s mistakes. If someone else makes a mistake, don’t try to cover for them. It will only make you look bad in the end.
If you can, delegate tasks to others so that you don’t have to take responsibility for everything that goes wrong. And finally, be prepared to take the fall sometimes. Even if you do everything right, things will still go wrong sometimes. If this happens, be prepared to take the blame and move on.
By following these tips, you can learn to keep your hands clean and avoid being associated with any mistakes or misdeeds.
Some points to remember while applying this law:
- In a business setting, if you make a mistake, don’t try to cover it up. Instead, own up to it and take steps to correct it.
- In a personal relationship, if your partner does something wrong, don’t try to take the blame for it. Instead, let them know that you’re disappointed in their behavior and that you expect them to do better in the future.
- In any situation, be careful not to put yourself in a position where you could be blamed for something that is not your fault.
The 26th law of power is a reminder that it is important to protect your reputation. If you are seen as trustworthy and reliable, you will be more likely to be successful in life.
