The Concise 48 Laws Of Power (The Modern Machiavellian Robert Greene)

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There are a few points that can be taken generally. There are some useful to diplomats, politicians, and other professionals. but there are some suggestions within these points and the rest of the points are vicious and can damage society. That is why, this book seems to have been banned for sale and circulation. Law 40: Despise the Free Lunch: Use money and generosity strategically to achieve your goals. Use gifts to build a reputation of generosity, and also to obligate people to you. Feeling powerless is a miserable experience. If given the choice, everyone would opt for more rather than less power. Yet, to be so overt in attempts to gain power is frowned upon. To attain power, you need to be subtle, cunning, and democratic yet devious. Consequently, in his controversial book, “The 48 Laws of Power,” best-selling author Robert Greene argues that if you manage to seduce, charm, and deceive your opponents, you will attain the ultimate power.

Law 4: Always Say Less than Necessary: Say little and be ambiguous, leaving the meaning to others to interpret. The less you say, the more intimidating and powerful you are. Law 5: So Much Depends on Reputation — Guard It with Your Life: Nurture and guard your reputation because reputation is integral to power. With a strong reputation, you can influence and intimidate others.While there are some good points in there, it's just so dark and machiavellian. It's only focused on ways you can manipulate for own self interest. If you want power, there's no pious act you do to feel good, nothing else correlates with it so be an unfeeling robot. For example: Even though this book is quite ruthless and straight to the point, there’s many important lessons to be learnt and it’s quite eye-opening. I’d recommend this book if you’re seeking a position of power in life. Some power tactics that are employed or described herein may be viewed as immoral or unethical, but the author does not sanction nor encourage them. And they are not all unethical - this would mean every person that has gained power is in some way immoral, and while this may be true on many counts, I believe certainly there are many exceptions. He simply has simply done his homework and can speak knowledgeably on the subject of power. Whether the reader intends to use this knowledge for good or bad is up to them. HowTheTricolorGotItsStripes is a highly entertaining and likeable history of flags by Ukrainian ex-cabinet Minister Dmytro Dubilet and was originally published in Ukrainian 🇺🇦 The more present you are, the more common you appear. Create an air of scarcity around yourself to increase your perceived value. If you currently exist within an established group, intermittently withdraw so that others talk about you and admire you more.

Law 17: Variety is the spice of life. Take risks, move fast, and don’t think about things like keeping others in suspended terror. People will just be excited to go on the ride with you. The impression that this book would leave upon a reader is highly subjective, based on whether you take it literally and condemn it for being ruthless, or you use it as a tool to understand the cruel people around you and safeguard yourself from getting crushed in their journey of success. You must maintain a spotless appearance. You should never be associated with nasty deeds. To do this, employ the use of scapegoats to disguise your involvement. Your reputation depends more on what you conceal than what you reveal. You should always have a convenient scapegoat on hand for when needing to conceal your more dubious activities. Some laws teach the need for prudence ("Law 1: Never Outshine the Master"), others teach the value of confidence ("Law 28: Enter Action with Boldness"), and many recommend absolute self-preservation ("Law 15: Crush Your Enemy Totally"). When expected. We as Human beings can not jump most of the points he made . Leadership and followership is what he is preaching here.Some skills are born with us, some are learned. this book is an eye opening to what goes around us and how people with certain skills get what they want. PLAYBOY: Rap careers are usually over fast: one or two hits, then styles change and a new guy comes along. Why have you endured while other rappers haven't? Law 28: Absolutely. Believe in yourself, fight for yourself, and come out swinging against any odds. Law 13. When Asking for Help, Appeal to the Self-interests of Others, Never to Their Mercy or Gratitude Keep reading for the complete list of the 48 Laws of Power, with explanations. Overview: What Are the 48 Laws of Power?

Law 45: Too much change is difficult for everyone. When working towards the greater good, sell the vision while taking smaller steps and celebrating wins. As everything is judged by appearance, you must stand out. Make yourself appear larger, more interesting, and more mysterious than the masses. One way to do this is to surround your name with sensation and scandal. Bear in mind that notoriety of any sort brings power. It’s preferable to be slandered than to be ignored. Law 2: Never Put too Much Trust in Friends, Learn How to Use Enemies: Keep a close eye on your friends — they getenvious and will undermine you. If you co-opt an enemy, he’ll be more loyal than a friend because he’ll try harder to prove himself worthy of your trust.Law 44: Disarm and Infuriate with the Mirror Effect: Seduce people by mirroring their emotions and interests; create the illusion that you share their values. They’ll be so grateful to be understood that they won’t notice your ulterior motives. Robert Greene is like that wise old mentor in every Hero's journey... if that very same mentor would advice the hero to burn down an orphanage filled with newborn fluffy kittens, slaughter any surviving ones, then blame the whole thing on the town priest. While making a profit. Then have sex with the poor bastard's wife (I've also read Greene's Art of Seduction and am therefore an expert on the subject). Reading Greene's work makes you feel slightly uneasy (certainly a bit guilty about enjoying it), but at the same time the guy's got a point about the whole human nature thingy. Great comment. Book could be titled “How to accelerate and perfect your Narcissistic Asshole Pointless and Wasted Life Experience”. Therefore, to become powerful, you must place yourself at the center of things. Activity should revolve around you. Resist the urge to retreat when things feel uncertain. Instead of turning inward, focus on seeking out old allies and forcing yourself into new social circles. Law 19. Know Who You’re Dealing With – Don’t Offend the Wrong Person

I don’t think it’s evil, I think it explains and shows all the human characteristics and motivations. I could see myself in some laws and recognise other people. It all comes down to use using people for our own good and status. Law 39: Stay calm and don’t make decisions out of anger to avoid being caught by people who follow these old rules. Law 43: Work on the Hearts and Minds of Others: Win others’ hearts and minds. Play on their emotions and weaknesses, and appeal to their self-interest. You’ll have them eating out of your hand, and they’ll be less likely to turn on you.

By mirroring your opponents and doing exactly as they do, you humiliate them and cause them to overreact. By making them believe you share their values, they find it challenging to work out your strategy, as they are blinded by your mirror. You are also able to teach your opponents a lesson by giving them a taste of their own medicine. 45. Preach the Need for Change, but Never Reform Too Much at Once