“The more powerful you are, the more your behavior changes the rules.”
— Paul Graham
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When someone has a lot of power or influence, their actions can have a huge impact on how things work. Imagine a famous person in a small town. If they decide not to follow a rule everyone else has to follow, other people might think that rule isn't important anymore because of that person's example. Over time, these powerful individuals' choices can shape what's considered acceptable or normal. Everyone else starts to adjust their behavior based on what the influential person does. So, someone with a significant amount of influence can change the way things are done just by how they act.
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