Book Byte #201 "The 48 Laws of Power" by Robert Greene

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?? Curious Quotes from the Author

“When you show yourself to the world and display your talents, you naturally stir all kinds of resentment, envy, and other manifestations of insecurity... you cannot spend your life worrying about the petty feelings of others”

“LAW 4 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. Even if you are saying something banal, it will seem original if you make it vague, open-ended, and sphinxlike. Powerful people impress and intimidate by saying less. The more you say, the more likely you are to say something foolish.”

“If you are unsure of a course of action, do not attempt it. Your doubts and hesitations will infect your execution. Timidity is dangerous: Better to enter with boldness. Any mistakes you commit through audacity are easily corrected with more audacity. Everyone admires the bold; no one honors the timid.”

“Keep your friends for friendship, but work with the skilled and competent”

“Do not leave your reputation to chance or gossip; it is your life's artwork, and you must craft it, hone it, and display it with the care of an artist.”

“LAW 46 Never Appear Too Perfect Appearing better than others is always dangerous, but most dangerous of all is to appear to have no faults or weaknesses. Envy creates silent enemies. It is smart to occasionally display defects, and admit to harmless vices, in order to deflect envy and appear more human and approachable. Only gods and the dead can seem perfect with impunity.”

“LAW 25 Re-Create Yourself Do not accept the roles that society foists on you. Re-create yourself by forging a new identity, one that commands attention and never bores the audience. Be the master of your own image rather than letting others define if for you. Incorporate dramatic devices into your public gestures and actions – your power will be enhanced and your character will seem larger than life.”

“Never assume that the person you are dealing with is weaker or less important than you are. Some people are slow to take offense, which may make you misjudge the thickness of their skin, and fail to worry about insulting them. But should you offend their honor and their pride, they will overwhelm you with a violence that seems sudden and extreme given their slowness to anger. If you want to turn people down, it is best to do so politely and respectfully, even if you feel their request is impudent or their offer ridiculous.”

“Many a serious thinker has been produced in prisons, where we have nothing to do but think.”

“...But the human tongue is a beast that few can master. It strains constantly to break out of its cage, and if it is not tamed, it will tun wild and cause you grief.”

“Never waste valuable time, or mental peace of mind, on the affairs of others—that is too high a price to pay.”

“LAW 38 Think As You Like But Behave Like Others If you make a show of going against the times, flaunting your unconventional ideas and unorthodox ways, people will think that you only want attention and that you look down upon them. They will find a way to punish you for making them feel inferior. It is far safer to blend in and nurture the common touch. Share your originality only with tolerant friends and those who are sure to appreciate your uniqueness.”

“Lord, protect me from my friends; I can take care of my enemies.”

“There is nothing more intoxicating than victory, and nothing more dangerous.”

“Strike the shepherd and the sheep will scatter”

“person who cannot control his words shows that he cannot control himself, and is unworthy of respect.”

?? Cognition of the Book’s Big Idea

There is always, and has always been, a power struggle going on. The game cannot be avoided, but you can attempt to ignore it. Learning the rules and playing to the best of your ability is therefore your best option. The world has historically been governed by conquest and power. The contemporary era has seen many changes, of course, but the significance of power and control has not. You too can become a formidable opponent in the struggle for dominance by taking lessons from the successes and setbacks of past power clashes.

??Collaborative Insight for Techies

Power is gained in 2 ways, by influence or by persuasion. No one can make anyone do something they don’t want too. Sure, you can threaten someone to do what you want them to do, but no matter our circumstances, we always have the power to choose what we do with this life that has been given us.

Therefore it’s upto us to choose what we do and how we grow, not our bosses, not our company’s choice, it’s ours. The only way to grow is by dedicating yourself to doing so, otherwise you’ll drift until an external force changes the circumstance for you.

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