The 33rd Law of Power: Discover Each Man’s Thumbscrew

Mubashir Ali
2 min readJul 11, 2023

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Have you ever met someone who seems to have it all together? They’re confident, successful, and they always seem to know what they’re doing. But what you might not realize is that even the most powerful people have weaknesses.

The 33rd law of power states that “everyone has a weakness, a gap in their armor, a thumbscrew that can be turned to control them.” This law is based on the principle that everyone has something that they are insecure about or that they fear. If you can discover this weakness, you can use it to control them.

Of course, you don’t want to be a manipulative person who uses people’s weaknesses against them. But if you’re aware of people’s weaknesses, you can use that knowledge to your advantage in a positive way. For example, if you know that someone is afraid of public speaking, you could offer to help them practice their presentation. This would show them that you care about them and that you’re willing to help them overcome their fears.

Tips for discovering people’s weaknesses:

  • Pay attention to their behavior. What do they seem to be insecure about? What do they avoid talking about?
  • Be a good listener. When people talk to you, listen carefully to what they say. They may reveal their weaknesses without even realizing it.
  • Ask questions. Ask people about their past, their hopes, and their fears. This can help you to get a better understanding of their weaknesses.

Once you’ve discovered someone’s weakness, you can use that knowledge to your advantage in a positive way. For example, you could:

  • Offer to help them overcome their weakness.
  • Be supportive and understanding.
  • Help them to see their weakness in a positive light.

By using the 33rd law of power in a positive way, you can help people to grow and become stronger. You can also build stronger relationships with them.

I hope this helps you understand the 33rd law of power.

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Mubashir Ali
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