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The 48 Laws of Power
by Robert Greene
Of course life is a game. Of course every interaction is a game between people to manipulate the other into getting what you want. Most of us simply don't try when playing.
Obviously power is seductive. Obvious getting some makes you want more. You have to have the conscience required to be an overall good person.
Power is meant to be used. You must act as though you were in a position of power over others and act with all the responsibility that entails.
You are in charge of people's lives. Or you will become so. Act accordingly.
A lot of these laws tend to contradict each other. Like the importance of a good reputation versus courting attention at any cost. I dont think these are all meant to be followed at once, more that you should be discerning enough to know which law to follow and when.
Altogether, its an informative book. If a little callous and amoral in its delivery. Well thought out, though the necessity of the book is debatable.
Personally, I think he writes this way so that people will keep talking about his otherwise forgetable book.
3/5 stars
Obviously power is seductive. Obvious getting some makes you want more. You have to have the conscience required to be an overall good person.
Power is meant to be used. You must act as though you were in a position of power over others and act with all the responsibility that entails.
You are in charge of people's lives. Or you will become so. Act accordingly.
A lot of these laws tend to contradict each other. Like the importance of a good reputation versus courting attention at any cost. I dont think these are all meant to be followed at once, more that you should be discerning enough to know which law to follow and when.
Altogether, its an informative book. If a little callous and amoral in its delivery. Well thought out, though the necessity of the book is debatable.
Personally, I think he writes this way so that people will keep talking about his otherwise forgetable book.
3/5 stars