preach the need for change, but never reform too much at once – law 45 – #48laws by robert greene
October 13th, 2014
Law 45
Everyone understands the need for change in the abstract, but on the day-to-day level people are creatures of habit. Too much innovation is traumatic, and will lead to revolt. If you are new to a position of power, or an outsider trying to build a power base, make a show of respecting the old way of doing things. If change is necessary, make it feel like a gentle improvement on the past. –Robert Greene, The 48 Laws of Power (review)
