The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene 

I always get a kick out of people who think the point of this book is to teach people how to be manipulative. The point is a bit tongue-in-cheek and to make you aware of what powerful people do to attain their power. That being said, some of the laws are applicable in thwarting some of the toxic people we run into. I used stir up waters to catch fish and strike the shepherd and the sheep will scatter to leave a narcissistic relationship, for example. Then laws like always say less than necessary are common sense. If you don’t like a law, or any of the laws for that matter, don’t use them, but at least be aware that the manipulators in the world are using these. Don’t be so naive, as I was myself

Regardless of what people say, this book is extremely helpful when navigating in a toxic work environment. You must educate yourself in not becoming a victim to human nature seen in your peers.

Some of this is invaluable advice. Do not outshine the master. People will secretly become envious or begin to hate you if you make them feel insecure. Being too available makes people too comfortable with you and lose interest/respect

1. Never outshine the Master 2. Never put too much trust in friends, learn how to use enemies 3. Conceal your intentions 4. Always say less than necessary 5. So much depends on reputation- Guard it with your life 6. Court attention at all cost 7. Get others to do the work for you, but always take the credit 8. Make other people come to you- use bait if necessary 9. Win through actions, never through argument 10. Infection: avoid the unhappy and unlucky 11. Learn to keep people dependent on you 12. Use selective honesty and generosity to disarm your victim 13. When asking for help; appeal to people’s self-interest, never to their mercy or gratitude 14. Pose as a friend, work as a spy 15. Crush your enemy totally 16. Use absence to increase respect and honor 17. Keep others in suspense: cultivate an air of unpredictability 18. Do not build fortresses to protect yourself-isolation is dangerous 19. Know who you’re dealing with-do not offend the wrong person 20. Do not commit to anyone 21. Play a sucker to catch a sucker- seem dumber than your mark 22. Use the surrender tactic: transform weakness into power 23. Concentrate your forces 24. Play the perfect courtier 25. Recreate yourself 26. Keep your hands clean 27. Play on people’s need to believe to create a cultlike following 28. Enter action with boldness 29. Plan all the way to the end 30. Make your accomplishments seem effortless 31. Control the options: get others to play with the cards you deal 32. Play to people’s fantasies 33. Discover each man’s thumbscrew 34. Be royal in your own fashion: act like a king to be treated like one 35. Master the art of timing 36. Disdain things you cannot have; ignoring them is the best revenge 37. Create compelling spectacles 38. Think as you like but behave like others 39. Stir up waters to catch fish 40. Despise the free lunch 41. Avoid stepping into a great man’s shoes 42. Strike the shepherd and the sheep will scatter 43. Work on the hearts and minds of others 44. Disarm and infuriate with the mirror effect 45. Preach the need for change, but never reform too much at once 46. Never appear too perfect 47. Do not go past the mark you aimed for: in victory, learn when to stop 48. Assume formlessness disclaimer: majority of the rules are how to become sociopath and manipulative. do not take each rule literally, however some rules apply day to day such as rule #1#3#9#16 etc

I think this is something to understand but only with the intention of not falling prey to it. You don't want to end up with power but be alone, isolated, and cold within that power. There is nothing sadder than pursuing power for its own sake. Having a good life is all that matters, understanding power without letting it corrupt you is part of that.

No matter what you may think of this, understanding these laws will at least help you from becoming a victim of the ruthless world and of yourself.

I'm listening to this on my speaker while cleaning and my 4 going on 5 year old said "how many laws of power are there?" He's gonna be ahead of the game lol

the most powerful people are people that have God on their side.

Everyone should read this book upon graduation from high school or college. I give a copy to everyone I think is too sweet, too good, too naive....like I used to be...

Life should not be considered a battlefield. Satisfaction and happiness can only be felt when one does good deeds, forgives and helps others not just use them.

Law number 49: don’t waste time in RU-vid comments

This right here, dear sir, is the greatest book on power ever written.

Let people be people as I'm a person as well. Be true and do for one self with the best intentions of only I! No one else lives MY LIFE! Keep people guessing and never reveal all. Be patient! Life happens

“Stay strapped or get clapped.” -Robert Greene probably

This is not about being happy, it is about power. Depending on your character, you can follow these rules or simply be aware of them, so that people do not use them against you.

Only the strong survive, remember these laws!

Treat every person the way you want to be treated. And you will be 😊 happy guaranteed.

I would never use these tactics. It sounds like an extremely malicious game and my soul would be far more lost than if I just love people and I’m honest. Maybe I’ll be taken advantage of, but the energy required to do any of this would just not be worth it to me.

I’ve seen and worked with enough people who have used these “laws” and they’ve certainly gone very far ahead of others in this world. But I can assure you of this truth. Not one of them will make it into the Kingdom of Heaven.

Intriguing, i always knew there was more to life and i have also been looking for a way to find not only protection but a way to be influential to the human society

If you are forced to live in a toxic environment, then this is great and useful to survive. Just be aware you are encouraging and expanding the toxicity.

this book will be a gift to my son. robert green really changed my life

Holy crap. These tactics sound like a politicians playbook

THIS MY FIRST TIME HEARING THESE WORDS OF LIFE BUT IVED LIVED MY LIFE LIKE THIS THE WHOLE TIME BEING FROM POVERTY AND TRENCHES MY WHOLE LIFE EVERYONE KEEP A LEVEL HEAD MUCH LOVE TO THE WORLD

Using the tricks in this book will make people hate you. Being unaware of them will make people take advantage of you.

I liked this book but being honest sometimes the laws feel contradictory, like telling you to appear larger than life while telling you to blend in with the crowd...

"You can't reason a man out of something he reasoned himself into."

I just found out I’m the enemy! 4:32am 7/9/23 This is how my wife and her family have been treating me since I lost my job due to my health condition. My mind is blown! I live through them constantly and I couldn’t understand until this moment. WOW!

Most of these are practical to neutralizing toxic people, whom I've encountered, especially in churches

This was written 400 years ago and is still truly going on still to This day rules to live and die by 1000%

Mistakes made are realised, lost jobs for nothing! Lesson learnt. Kept forever 💘. Appreciate Mr Green 😊

I see now why there's a lot of critics against this book.

I think this article or book is good for understanding misguided people that believe power is outside themselves, true power comes from within yourself, and it is good to be completely vulnerable, it's good to be yourself, people who follow these laws, do not understand real power. We the people have the power and it is inside of us and runs through all of us.

Still the best books on how to be a psycopath

I love this, will definitely read the book. All my life I've been told I'm too nice and too pure and I never understand when people use me and take me for granted. I feel that because I have good intentions in things, that all people do. I need to understand more on how egoistic people navigate others.

Reading this book is a wise move, I do not plan on using it on anyone but at least I won't be used by other people.

After reading this book you will be even afraid of your own shadow. It’s so dark and scary !!!! I’m shocked by most of the rules taught in this book!!! Is this similar to Machiavelli’s Prince !!

This could easily be titled The Narcissist's Playbook.

Because of this laws now the world suffers 🙂

Pass these 48 milestones before you reach hell. But, it's really helpful to understand from a distance - it helps understand people around you.

Might be the best book ever written 🙌🏾

I have seen law 11 used over and over and often quite obviously in the workplace

Few can resist the power of the mirror effect

48 laws of *EVIL* I learned and no man has chance of hurting me I exploit, I *WIN*

Just finished this book recently. Great job bringing it into a video list. Love the artwork, too.

The knowledge from this book has improved my life so much I couldn't be more grateful back when I first got it a few years back

Humble urself an awareness of powerful people!!

Law 36 ' can't have it, show contempt for it' So we should have contempt for power, because we can't have it?

The application of the laws has begun in my life as of now..I'm way to nice and giving to those who will take as long as I give.I see things differently now, and always will...

When you read the book, he gives the laws and the attention points or situations where not to use.

This should be titled: The laws of the greedy

Good instructions on how to be a dreadful human and psychopathic boss.

Where did you find these beautiful paintings?

So much wisdom, but there's something evil lurking in the shadows of this wisdom! Be a student, not a follower!

What a Fantastic summary You did a Great job

This is how you create hell on earth; by putting into practice these values.

I just started reading 50 Laws of Power yesterday from a recommendation. Then found out there is this book as well and was wondering what it would be like. Perfect timing, thanks!

9:20 we want to speak to establish or create value we must speak but not out of moderation too much of anything could become a bad thing but we must speak in order to establish yourself never out of moderation

Presentation and Communication Runs the Nation. Psalms 24

LIFE! What a Game!

if you an employee law 7 apply to you at your job. remember you either have leverage or you are somebody else's Leverage.

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I’m still reading this book. It’s an eye opener

I don’t think I wanna be powerful tbh if that’s the case I’ll just be me. ❤

Wow if most people lived like this the world would look…. Just like it does now!

I am to soft to follow them, yet the collection of laws is an interesting source for recognizing good people from those evil. Paul, 67

Law 49 never let darkness be your ally.....

I am an Evangelical Christian, I advice you abide by these rules, prolly except by the that says probe holes in the reputation of others to make them discredited. God has a way of vindicating His own. All of this is wisdom. 👌

All 48 Laws some up to one thing self preservation at all costs.

What a lot of people fail to realise is power doesn't equal success

6:30 Selective honestly occasionally do something good and it will cover up bad things and people will trust you is exactly what politicians do!

1. Never outshine your master. 2. Don't put too much interest in friends 3. Conceal your intentions 4. Always say less than necessary 5. Make your reputation unassailable 6. Court attention at all cost 7. Make others work for you, and take credit. 8. Make other people come to you 9. Win through your actions, never through arguments. 10. Infection : Avoid unhappy Now I want someone to put next 10 laws in here, and another person to put the next 10, so that it'll be easy for people to read all 48 laws, in 10% time of the video.

A chose a better than average career with lots of freedom over three decades of 60-80 hour weeks. And then came off the road at the peak of my career to be home with my wife and family. People undervalue time. Never regretted the choices I made.

Be careful "With quiet people, or don't even make them feel like they're at a loss, because behind their silence, they keep many secrets, especially your secrets. And generally" They are people who are reckless when they have time to act.

I like the fact that this is summarized that way I can memorize this more

Love it. Makes me think these are the rules to become a Sith Lord or something.... Lol

Some of these laws require quite a bit of effort, forethought, and strategy, and unless a person is undistracted by many other of life's realities such as being a parent, spouse, employee, etc., it's a bit difficult to focus on all of these. After all, we are humans, we are tired most days, the cognitive faculties can't keep alert to all these laws. Best to choose a few that seem most meaningful and pertinent to your specific need for power and master those.

Sometimes you have to expose the bad things in order to harness protection against it. It like the Defense Against the Dark Arts book.

One of the most powerful books I've ever read

You know, it's gotta be used in a practical way but always monitoring your thoughts and using your heart. I felt something go out of balance inside me listening to these "recommendations" it didn't settle right. HOWEVER, I've felt more destabilized and out of balance at the expense of negative insecure people and toxic work environments due to people are unconsciously programmed with heavy negativity. It's a balance but you'll end up dead or drained if you don't apply some defense towards people's selfish ways. In my experience, us people are much like animals in the sense that Nature's Laws are brutal but if one keeps the wolf at bay by using heart, brains, intuition and common sense. If you don't cut down the weeds, they over take the garden.

Oh my gosh, these laws go against everything I’ve arrived to achieve with my mindset and actions. Follow these laws and yah, you’ll have power, but no joy or meaningful relationships 😢

Im more invested in the images than the laws themselves

I bought this book and have been amazed at how low and dishonest people are capable of. I wanted to see what the hype was about and honestly I haven’t brought myself to complete the entire reading because it’s negative energy in my opinion. It’s pathetic. Instead of being truthful, honest or humble there are people who would rather manipulate a situation in their favor. I am seeing why “Jesus” said that we are from evil. However for those who use the tactics and enjoy the irony no hard feelings. Peace be with you.

A really good summary of a great book 📖

What music you used in the background? So good

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I love this book . So much knowledge.

Great insights for the real world, especially business.

I think RU-vid is spying on me, I just got back to reading this book after many years last week and I got this notification today about this, which I have never seen in all my years on RU-vid.

Humanities first, helping each other, this is the life that we supposed to live

Very interesting ....... laws of nature.

Thank a lot i require more brilliant videos just like this I'm always appreciating your efforts and respecting to your intentions at the same time. In my own opinion Power is the most necessary, always find ways to keep it with you and conquer it to yours.

This book will have to become my mantra Giving 1 to my children

This is like the Sith Lord whispering in my ear.

It's like a Sith holocron.

It's really a helpful Video if you're listen to this every days

Specially the when they have attachments issues!

Briliant book. One of my all time favourites. Ibwas always a naive outcast/nerd but this book opened my eyes alot.

Imagine if all people apply these laws at the same time?

Omg how do I unsee/unhear this. I am devil now