✘ Law 3: Hide your intentions. Law 3: Keep your intentions pure and for the good of the world. ✔ They will radiate more power than being shady. So what I`ve really learned from the review of this post is that power means very different things to different people. I propose an itinerary. This book reminds me of the philosophies of Machiavelli and Chanakya, who also did not write to please others, but preached what they thought was the most practical way to be, cling to, and stay in power. You must get off your great horses, seriously; No one knows who you are, no one cares who you are, and you will never reach the level of power you want. It`s not a sting, it tells you how it is. The fact that you random people have just come to this article to brag about how these revised laws are garbage is lame to me, as if you thought it would change the author`s mind. I think if you`re naïve enough, this book will make you a bit of an adult.
And recognize that real power dynamics are being played out. “The 48 Laws of Power” is a huge book to read. There are 48 rules that author Robert Greene wants to share with you, so he has divided the book into 48 chapters. So my friend reads these books and lately we do everything we do to fight and argue. He swears I`m sensitive and a crying baby, but I feel like he`s a user and this beast that doesn`t like it. I decided to read the book without telling him, and I`m only at the preface. So far, I`ve read everything he`s given to the T. Idk read aloud when I follow all these laws, but it`s great to understand how these people think and what games they play. I can now beat him in his own game. Sensitive typo, I am no longer My mouth was wide open when I read some of the original laws.
It`s crazy how sharp and manipulated they were. Great perspective. Lmao and what have you done with your life? What “power” do you have? Speaking of soft toys, let`s look at some of the laws. ✘ Law 46: Never seem too perfect. Law 46: No one is perfect. ✔ Laugh at your most embarrassing mistakes to become more powerful than those who wear masks. If you`ve read it several times, I don`t know how you can still wonder why some people find a book with chapters like “Pose as a friend, work like a spy” and “ask others to do the work for you but always take credit” as a deterrent. Not all the laws of the book are like that, I know, but simply put in the wrong hands, much of it has the potential to be a practical textbook on how to be a manipulative asshole. Or in general, some people may think that the pursuit of power and influence at the expense of morality and honor is not a virtue. Either way, that doesn`t mean there`s anything wrong with them, as you seem to assume based on your two options.
Sometimes the book seems to violate normal human values; Sometimes you feel like the book is more about manipulating other people than about power; Sometimes you will simply feel that certain rules violate the traditional values that your parents had installed in you. Of course, this could satisfy your quest for soulless power in the short term. But if friendship, loyalty, and trust mean something to you, you can`t go wrong. What for? Because meaningful friendships only thrive when both sides reveal vulnerable truths about themselves. Psychology calls this concept self-revelation. Certainly an improvement over many of these “laws”. I appreciate ideas. If the power you are looking for is a castle left with riches and servants who fear you, then you should obey the original laws. The kind of power I aspire to (and have, by the way. Not just talking about my butt) means being able to say no to people because I don`t owe them favors. Knowing that I have real friends, I will go to the grave with endless support and help.
Knowing that the communication and organizational skills I have acquired are an inner strength that I have forever. The power to forgive and love someone who has hurt me. I wake up every day with all the power in the world. And honestly, in one of the companies I run, I might be on track to become a castle and a wealth, but I don`t care. I think I`m going to live powerfully in a house I love, surrounded by people I trust and who do what I want. The chapter teaches you how to manipulate people to gain the upper hand. How? Act as if you are interested in others to discover their insecurities. Tell them deliberate lies about yourself to attract weakness. Enjoy the mistakes of childhood.
Stab people in the back. They didn`t leave the right contact information to answer you, but I really wish you had because I`m listening to all your comments. I have trouble with this article, abundant. However, please combine it with “Why don`t we listen to the five greatest regrets of dying?” It`s just hard for me to believe that those who followed these original laws will be happy when they die. You obviously haven`t read the book. Most “rewritten laws” blatantly ignore what is in the book, or simply rewrite the original law in a longer, more “beautiful” way. Although manipulative, the original was the key glimpse of power. I mean the above laws super unrealistic. If you follow these laws, you will hardly get a taste of true power. Not only that, but they prepare you to be hit by people who yearn for that power.
Let`s face it, in the realm of power, manipulation is key, and these “new” laws are of no use. The book talks about rules that cite stories from 3000 years of history of human civilization and gives you 48 principles to stay and stay in power using stories from that history. Ironically – and that`s why I wanted to comment that the author himself learned this lesson (the real power comes from within) a little (I don`t know if it`s still complete). And I have another one from his book to remind me what true power is. This is his master book (self-control). I also remember reading an article where he wrote the 48 Laws of Power when he was very angry with the world, so he didn`t write the book when he felt powerful. Which, in my opinion, speaks for itself. Not to mention that there were a few other “laws” that he had omitted. His master`s book still smells a bit like snake oil, as he has a few mantras to repeat and mentalities to follow in relation to thinking for himself. It`s not as bad as his 48 laws of power, and a little better to read, but still. No one can assess another person`s intentions.
You`re not “bulletproof” just because you want to say (or think you do). And his own reputation should be kept with his life. A good (or powerful) reputation can do 90% of the job for you. Just because you`re a good person doesn`t mean you`re safe from slander, lies, and attacks on your reputation. Many people have fallen out of favor in the public eye through simple lies, and you must have an arrogant reputation (and a dedicated public) to fight these attacks in today`s society (or the lies must be damn poor). Even if these fake attacks are “brought to light” once your reputation is dead, it is dead. And it`s hard to revive. Wow, I`m glad I never read this book.
In this context, I like new interpretations of the laws. I already practice a lot while learning a lot of new ones.
