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The 48 Laws of Power has been studied at Millsaps College, and Ramapo College. [11] [12] Jeffrey Pfeffer of Stanford University said that Greene's so-called laws are based on isolated examples, and not on solid research. [4]
- Never outshine the master. Always make those above you feel comfortably superior. In your desire to please and impress them, do not go too far in displaying your talents or you might accomplish the opposite—inspire fear and insecurity.
- Never put too much trust in friends, learn how to use enemies. Be wary of friends—they will betray you more quickly, for they are easily aroused to envy.
- Conceal your intentions. Keep people off-balance and in the dark by never revealing the purpose behind your actions. If they have no clue what you are up to, they cannot prepare a defense.
- Always say less than necessary. When you are trying to impress people with words, the more you say, the more common you appear, and the less in control.
- Never Outshine the Master. Always ensure that those above you feel superior. In your desire to impress or please them, do not go too far in displaying your talents, lest you accomplish the opposite – inspire fear and insecurity.
- Never Put too Much Trust in Friends, Learn How to Use Enemies. Friends can quickly become rivals and betray you, while enemies are more predictable.
- Conceal Your Intentions. Keeping your cards close to your chest prevents others from sabotaging your plans. It keeps you in control and maintains an element of surprise.
- Always Say Less Than Necessary. The more you say, the more likely you are to say something foolish or revealing. Keeping your words measured and controlled gives you more power and keeps others guessing about your intentions and capabilities.
- Law 1: Never Outshine The Master
- Law 2: Never Put Too Much Trust in Fiends, Learn How to Use Enemies
- Law 3: Conceal Your Intentions
- Law 4: Always Say Less Than Necessary
- Law 5: So Much Depends on Reputation – Guard It with You Life
- Law 6: Court Attention at All Costs
- Law 7: Get Others to Do The Work For You, But Take The Credit
- Law 8: Make Other People Come to You – Use Bait If Necessary
- Law 9: Win Through Your Actions, Never Through Argument
- Law 10: Infection: Avoid The Unhappy and Unlucky
Summary: When you show your gifts to the world, some will be jealous. Don’t let that stop you from showing your talents in most situations. However, when you are around those who outrank you, be careful. They have the ability to crush you if they think you are a threat. Keeping this law has two keys. First, either avoid insecure masters or seek to ...
Summary: Friends are dangerous because of how much they know about you and how little you notice about them. Often the things closest to us we observe the least. If they betray you they can hurt you more than others. Friends can also experience envy, which can motivate them to attack you. On the other hand, enemies can be more loyal because they ha...
Summary: Don’t reveal your plans or purposes. If people don’t know why you are acting, it creates an air of mystery and stops people from coming up with strong defenses. Use this indirection to guide them down the wrong path. Additionally, concealing your intentions makes you easier to respect since it isn’t plainly obvious how you got to where you...
Summary: Often people try to impress with words. But the more you say the more common you make yourself. You also make it more likely that you will say something dumb. Say less to impress and intimidate people. Saying less also makes you appear sphinx-like, complex, and thoughtful. Saying less creates the air of meaning and power. Keys To Power:Onc...
Summary:Reputation is one of the key ingredients in power. Good reputations can help you win or make you vulnerable to attack. Pay attention to the preliminary signs of a reputation attack and stop them. Learn to destroy enemies by attacking their reputation and letting them hang themselves in the court of public opinion. Keys To Power:Reputation a...
Summary:You must constantly seek attention so you do not become irrelevant. I: People crave those who stand above the general and typical. Don’t worry about the type of attention be it negative or positive, because any level of notoriety will increase your power. II: Never make it clear, obvious, or predictable what you are up to. Obscuring your pl...
Summary: Use the knowledge and hard work of others to make yourself appear hyper efficient. Don’t do things that others can do just as well. Since people only remember results, they will forget those who contributed. Think of vultures and how they sit around patiently waiting for some animal to do the hard and dangerous work. Keys To Power: Once yo...
Summary:Use bait to get other people to come to you. When you make them act, you are in control. Often the aggressor eventually loses power because he unites enemies and is never really in control. He is always reacting. Instead play for long term power. Keys To Power: To play the long term game of power, first master your emotions so their influen...
Summary:Stop trying to achieve victory and dominance through argument. When you lose it is bad for you. When you win you create resentment and long term enemies. Instead show you are right by simply out performing others. Eventually it will be obvious that you are correct. Keys To Power:Master the art of winning through action and demonstration. Sh...
Summary:Emotional states of mind are infectious and can draw misfortune to you. Spending time with infectors can also bring you guilt by association. Instead focus on spending time with those that are fortunate. Keys To Power:Judge people by the effect they have on the world. Look for turbulent pasts, broken relationships, unstable careers. Avoid t...
- Never Outshine the Master. Always make those above you feel superior, avoid showing your talents as it might breed insecurity, and they might turn against you.
- Never Put too Much Trust in Friends, Learn How to Use Enemies. Friends can betray you out of envy, whereas enemies, as they have less to lose, can be more loyal.
- Conceal Your Intentions. To gain an advantage, don’t disclose your true intentions and keep them guessing.
- Always Say Less Than Necessary. The more you say, the more likely you’ll reveal your plans.
Mar 26, 2024 · Key Takeaways. Understanding Human Nature: Greene’s work is deeply rooted in knowledge of human instinct and psychology. The laws provide a framework for navigating personal interactions and...
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Jan 1, 2001 · 4.12. 180,499 ratings9,634 reviews. Amoral, cunning, ruthless, and instructive, this multi-million-copy New York Times bestseller is the definitive manual for anyone interested in gaining, observing, or defending against ultimate control – from the author of The Laws of Human Nature.
