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Subtle Tactics To Outsmart Anyone
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Littlefinger is probably the single best player in the Game of Thrones.
He's indirectly led to the downfall of at least three major houses
and has advanced his own station at every opportunity.
In this video, we're going to explore what it is that he does that makes him win
and how deviating from his strategy may lead to the end of his winning streak.
Two caveats before we begin — first,
spoilers through season six and some speculation into season seven.
And two, don't do the things that Littlefinger does —
it's fun to analyze Littlefinger's manipulations and learn how you can avoid them in your own life
but don't be a liar or a backstabber — it's just not cool. So let's begin.
Game of Thrones is all about power.
Some people like Cersei use their position to command others.
Seize him.
Cut his throat.
Stop.
Ah, wait.
I've changed my mind; let him go.
Power is power.
...then there's people like The Mountain
who literally just dominate through physical brute force.
But in the long run, it's those who wield power more subtly that excel in the game
and perhaps no one is more subtle than Petyr.
He is the ultimate player in the game because he gets other people to do exactly what he wants
without them even knowing that he has influenced them.
How does he do this? Well, first off, Petyr is able to hide his influence
because he doesn't try to convince anyone of anything.
He may make a few persuasive points but he very quickly drops the discussion
when he senses that someone is digging in their heels.
Watch how quickly he allows Sansa to stay in King's Landing after offering her help escaping and having her deny him.
I can say so much of her in you.
She was like a sister to me.
For her sake, I'll help get you home.
King's Landing is my home now.
Look around you; we're all liars here.
Every one of us is better than you.
Instead of insisting, he just plants the seed of doubt in Sansa's head
and then lets her ponder it until later on, she literally begs for his help.
You said you'd take me home.
You said King's Landing was your home.
With the property of the crown, stealing you would be treason if you were to tell just one advisor.
I won't tell anyone.
How do I know?
Because I'm a terrible liar; you said so yourself.
Please, Lord Baelish, tell me what to do — tell me when.
In addition, once Littlefinger has made his case to persuade someone,
he will immediately make it clear that the decision is theirs.
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