A few months ago we wrote about what it takes to become powerful.
We recently came across another excellent book, "The 48 Laws Of Power," by bestselling author Robert Greene.
His laws are based on centuries of historical evidence. Greene also offers the psychology behind why the strategies are so effective.
These laws are dangerous; most go against basic laws of morality.
Greene gave us permission to re-publish these 48 laws from his book.
Never outshine the master
"Always make those above you feel comfortably superior. In your desire to please or impress them, do not go too far in displaying your talents or you might accomplish the opposite — inspire fear and insecurity. Make your masters appear more brilliant than they are and you will attain the heights of power.
Source: Robert Greene's "The 48 Laws Of Power."
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. They also become spoiled and tyrannical. But hire a former enemy and he will be more loyal than a friend, because he has more to prove. In fact, you have more to fear from friends than from enemies. If you have no enemies, find a way to make them.
Source: Robert Greene's "The 48 Laws Of Power."
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. Guide them far enough down the wrong path, envelop them in enough smoke, and by the time they realize your intentions, it will be too late."
Source: Robert Greene's "The 48 Laws Of Power."
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