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
@@topnotch3549 Is the book used by bad faith actors? Sure. But that isn’t the majority of people reading the book. What was Robert Greene’s motive for writing the book? It was to educate people who are naive about how powerful people act and how they gained their power, and that’s largely what the book is used for. The manipulators of the world largely don’t need this book because it’s in their nature to use the ideas in this book for immoral reasons. I would argue it’s better to have this book be written so people are aware and not so naive so we can mitigate the harm the manipulators and toxic people in the world do to other people
True, you can either be a terrible player or a great player or perhaps somewhere in between but you can't escape the game of power no matter how hard you try. Thus, you should just aim to play the very best game you can play and enjoy the journey. Or you can play the worst game and be miserable. It IS a game.
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
Or you could.. - Be grateful and thank your Master to show how appreciative you are. - Have a purpose in life that makes you value your own time. But that's the difficult part no-one wants to engage in.
@@JdotCarver even of you do those, it doesnt control others perception, feelings or beliefs. I dont agree with a lot of the moral backbone to these principles; the OPs point still stands regardless
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.
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.
While the games of politicians and kings May be a larger and more pronounced set for the rules of power, they are nevertheless an essential part of most human interactions. Whether you like it or not, remaining ignorant to power dynamics will only harm you. At least that was my take away from the book.
@@derfliv206 I agree with your comment (though I have not read the book). Understand that struggling for power and position is an inescapable part of life -- but understand this with only the intention of not letting it consume or degrade you. You don't want to end up like Daniel Plainview, alone in a massive mansion with bitterness as your only companion. Understand power, accept that it's a part of being a human animal, but don't let it become the singular motive of your existence.
The answer to your question is "YES" . This is the reason why!! You need to understand we live in a magnetic world, EVERYTHING IN THE UNIVERSE IS RELATIVE TO MAGNETICS!!! The speed of light is directly proportional to the particular magnetic field it travels through!!!! E=MC2 is nothing more then a JOKE!! E=MD, (M'agnetic D'ensity), EVERYTHING you see and feel is in our magnetic realm all tree's all plant life all human life, We are all a magnetic entity!
Agree in this is much wisdom..for those who understand..you must realize that it is the other nature of yourself..but you can attain these rules..without abandonment of your conscience.
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.
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
@@mrs.hollyalana Hi Holly I hope my comment didn't sound as a form of privacy invasion your comment tells of a wonderful woman with a beautiful heart which led me to comment I don't normally write in the comment section but I think you deserve this complement. If you don’t mind can we be friends? Happy New year
The most painful thing for a human is to be powerless, did you know that? And trauma forms character. What good is it to survive if you lose everything worthwhile living?
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
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...
Hi Marie I hope my comment didn't sound as a form of privacy invasion your comment tells of a wonderful woman with a beautiful heart which led me to comment I don't normally write in the comment section but I think you deserve this complement. If you don’t mind can we be friends? 🧚♂🧚♂
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.
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.
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.
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
Yes this is what they teach to the great leaders in Princeton and Harvard, Yale..while the rest of us are taught be timid, work hard..and never stand too tall over your fellow man..yeah we can see how that's worked out for us. I'm not saying be a deceptive snake..but get out of your emotions..and play the game ..yes game..of life..and these rules..are whats been played against us all of our lives.
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
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.
@@celinejoy you have to get him to think that he is the one who thought of a way out. He thinks his idea is correct because he thought of it and he will guard the idea against all others who don’t agree making him stubborn. To get him to think differently you have to get present him with the idea in a way that he thinks it was his. He will grab on to that train of thought and leave the other and do so happily because it was his idea.
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...
It's called a paradox. Seems contradictory...but if you think about it...contradiction (paradoxes) appear in just about every aspect of life. I used to always say the Bible was full of contradiction. My specific personality type is often called a walking paradox. Introverted yet loves being with people. Cool and stand-offish yet longs for intimacy. My interpretation of this is synonymous with the saying "hide in plain sight." Be inconspicuous enough to blend in but don't be just another face at the same time. Stand out enough to be distinguishable, but don't be offensively flamboyant.
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.
I believe yes I been taken advantage as well but yet I choose to be kind and good only,bcoz once I become like a wolf and hungry humans ,unfortunately my soul will suffer and that's why to save my spirits I will have to stop being like others tbh,I cannot be bad and I cannot use others to gain power is not only through manipulating people's but also feeling stronger in yourself and having all kinds of information and knowledge
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 !!
@@ifyourepeatalieoftenenough8500 but the thing is following some of these rules can destroy a person's life and reputation. Have others do the work and take credit for it for example. That will ruin someone's reputation proving that they have no integrity and will cause people to intensely dislike them. Another one is staying away from people who are having a hard time. Not being supportive of others when they are going through a hard time. That's really not a good idea because when the person has given no support to others when they needed it will get no support when they need it. And sooner or later almost everyone goes through a hard time in their lives and need support. another one is about being honest once and then saying that someone can then lie and manipulate people all they want at will. Sooner or later almost every lie comes out. and when people find out that someone has been deceitful they will not trust them again and will stay away from them. I'm not saying there aren't some good laws and advise among these in this book. But some of it is extremely bad advise laws. Using some of these are a great way to wind up all alone with no one.
Not true at all. This is not about mistreating people, it’s about avoiding the bad behavior of others due to bad character. The first law is avoiding getting mistreated by bosses who are insecure and will hold you down for doing a better job than they do. Not revealing intentions or plans keeps assholes from working against you behind your back and so on. You may not want to play the game, but you should realize lots of other non-psychopaths certainly are, and these laws help you understand what happened in a lot of situations where you were baffled by the outcome.
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.
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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. 👌
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
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!
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.
I think RUclips 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 RUclips.
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...
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.
It’s the entire platform of the democratic party. Free shit for everyone, stolen from the evil rich, meanwhile they engage in insider trading, taking money from foreign governments etc. People don’t really care as long as they get free shit.
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.
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 😢
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!
There is no thinking to it. You can't physically see it either. His final law is that no law is a structurally fixed law, therefore there is no such thing as 48 laws... Right?
Your conclusion is solid to you and only you. This whole social media has made people think thier opinions are facts. The truth about power is its fluid regarding the situation and adjusts to get result you want. As for me I have reverent power according to my college professors and that's power just because you have power there is no reason for having the power you just do and that works well for me but might not be your kind of power so use your type and some people don't have power.
1. Stay away from people as much as possible 2. rely on expertise and not amateurs 3. Be real, be honest and dependable 4. Love your neighbor as yourself 5. Do the right thing.
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.
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.
These laws should serve to show everyone just how enslaved they are to the powers that be. Think on it everyone and consider what really needs to change.
This book is What people think in their Minds mind, but wont talk about or admit aloud Basically the Raw human nature which everyone needs to be aware / understand & navigate in every day life - Suggest people to read the book to get maximum Fun & Juice out of this besides watching !!!
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.
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
Very good observation. Thanks.
Well said Jeremy
@@topnotch3549 Is the book used by bad faith actors? Sure. But that isn’t the majority of people reading the book. What was Robert Greene’s motive for writing the book? It was to educate people who are naive about how powerful people act and how they gained their power, and that’s largely what the book is used for. The manipulators of the world largely don’t need this book because it’s in their nature to use the ideas in this book for immoral reasons. I would argue it’s better to have this book be written so people are aware and not so naive so we can mitigate the harm the manipulators and toxic people in the world do to other people
True, you can either be a terrible player or a great player or perhaps somewhere in between but you can't escape the game of power no matter how hard you try.
Thus, you should just aim to play the very best game you can play and enjoy the journey. Or you can play the worst game and be miserable.
It IS a game.
😮Very good observation. Well said. Thanks.
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
Or you could..
- Be grateful and thank your Master to show how appreciative you are.
- Have a purpose in life that makes you value your own time.
But that's the difficult part no-one wants to engage in.
@@JdotCarver even of you do those, it doesnt control others perception, feelings or beliefs.
I dont agree with a lot of the moral backbone to these principles; the OPs point still stands regardless
@@TheMightyMidget I guess I forgot to say that controlling others perception or beliefs was never intended.
#1 is a deadly spot... Everyone wants it being #2 or 3 is better than everyone wanting to take your spot... Everyone wants to be #1
"There's a reason Why he is the Master and you are the student, once you cross that line. You become a rival."
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.
@@tsquared334 congratulations,every experience your given is for a purpose
Good to know but what a sad and lonely person this rules will make you if you practice them.
Omg you are so right. I initially what hell, what kind of a RUclips is this but you are so right. This is so perfect to utilize at work
Your right my work collègue found out the hard way nursing a broken jaw .
@@Rebirth11 😂
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
Thank u, I was thinking of the same
Sharpener
Thanks
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Law 21 is my fav
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.
While the games of politicians and kings May be a larger and more pronounced set for the rules of power, they are nevertheless an essential part of most human interactions. Whether you like it or not, remaining ignorant to power dynamics will only harm you.
At least that was my take away from the book.
@@derfliv206 I agree with your comment (though I have not read the book). Understand that struggling for power and position is an inescapable part of life -- but understand this with only the intention of not letting it consume or degrade you. You don't want to end up like Daniel Plainview, alone in a massive mansion with bitterness as your only companion. Understand power, accept that it's a part of being a human animal, but don't let it become the singular motive of your existence.
The answer to your question is "YES" . This is the reason why!! You need to understand we live in a magnetic world, EVERYTHING IN THE UNIVERSE IS RELATIVE TO MAGNETICS!!! The speed of light is directly proportional to the particular magnetic field it travels through!!!! E=MC2 is nothing more then a JOKE!! E=MD, (M'agnetic D'ensity),
EVERYTHING you see and feel is in our magnetic realm all tree's all plant life all human life, We are all a magnetic entity!
@@tyleryoast8299 Well said you become a very BOREING person🤣🤣🤣
Agree in this is much wisdom..for those who understand..you must realize that it is the other nature of yourself..but you can attain these rules..without abandonment of your conscience.
the most powerful people are people that have God on their side.
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.
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.
Exactly!!!! People miss the entire point!
Awh the reflection we see in the mirror 🪞 who would of thought we would have it out for ourselves haha 😂
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
He is gonna have the keys to the playground by the time he's 6. Lil Boss man running the yard. 🤣
Right lmao! I love it 😀
@@mrs.hollyalana Hi Holly I hope my comment didn't sound as a form of privacy invasion your comment tells of a wonderful woman with a beautiful heart which led me to comment I don't normally write in the comment section but I think you deserve this complement. If you don’t mind can we be friends? Happy New year
This was the best thing I read today. Maybe he’s 5 now? Running Kindergarten is he? 😂
Law number 49: don’t waste time in RUclips comments
The most painful thing for a human is to be powerless, did you know that? And trauma forms character. What good is it to survive if you lose everything worthwhile living?
ROFL .... This is EPIC ...
🤣
Hilarious
Lol
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
Vvcj
I like this
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...
Hi Marie I hope my comment didn't sound as a form of privacy invasion your comment tells of a wonderful woman with a beautiful heart which led me to comment I don't normally write in the comment section but I think you deserve this complement. If you don’t mind can we be friends? 🧚♂🧚♂
No. It’ll just lead to more degeneracy.
@@bdmora8208 💯🤷♂️believe it or not lots of folks will use it for their own selfish reasons and not for the better
My friend had shown me the book in graduation I was shocked and had to take time to understand each one of them.
There is nothing wrong with being sweet and good. If you lose that then you lose the things that ground you to love.
Only the strong survive, remember these laws!
Treat every person the way you want to be treated. And you will be 😊 happy guaranteed.
You are so right if you don't want to be treated wrong don't treat nobody wrong treat them how you want to be treated
This right here, dear sir, is the greatest book on power ever written.
this book will be a gift to my son. robert green really changed my life
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.
You are becoming a god with these laws
You can't even assure you will make it to heaven or not yourself, let alone assure it for someone else.
Very true
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.
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.
Using the tricks in this book will make people hate you. Being unaware of them will make people take advantage of you.
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.
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
@jay pritchett hi, isnt the brotherhood a myth?
@jay pritchett oh really, i just saw his website, interesting.i will leave him a message.
Yes this is what they teach to the great leaders in Princeton and Harvard, Yale..while the rest of us are taught be timid, work hard..and never stand too tall over your fellow man..yeah we can see how that's worked out for us. I'm not saying be a deceptive snake..but get out of your emotions..and play the game ..yes game..of life..and these rules..are whats been played against us all of our lives.
Most of these are practical to neutralizing toxic people, whom I've encountered, especially in churches
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
I agree, I could relate to a lot of the laws. I felt I found myself very early.
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.
“Stay strapped or get clapped.” -Robert Greene probably
Lol.
This was written 400 years ago and is still truly going on still to This day rules to live and die by 1000%
facts ppl dbt even realize they using dis
"You can't reason a man out of something he reasoned himself into."
What that’s supposed to mean can you please elaborate
@@celinejoy you have to get him to think that he is the one who thought of a way out. He thinks his idea is correct because he thought of it and he will guard the idea against all others who don’t agree making him stubborn. To get him to think differently you have to get present him with the idea in a way that he thinks it was his. He will grab on to that train of thought and leave the other and do so happily because it was his idea.
Might be the best book ever written 🙌🏾
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...
It's called a paradox. Seems contradictory...but if you think about it...contradiction (paradoxes) appear in just about every aspect of life. I used to always say the Bible was full of contradiction. My specific personality type is often called a walking paradox. Introverted yet loves being with people. Cool and stand-offish yet longs for intimacy. My interpretation of this is synonymous with the saying "hide in plain sight." Be inconspicuous enough to blend in but don't be just another face at the same time. Stand out enough to be distinguishable, but don't be offensively flamboyant.
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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.
You spoke my mind
But u learnt nothing
@@addicted_4876 You live you learn my friend, sometimes it's hard to learn from the people who are the closest to you.
I believe yes I been taken advantage as well but yet I choose to be kind and good only,bcoz once I become like a wolf and hungry humans ,unfortunately my soul will suffer and that's why to save my spirits I will have to stop being like others tbh,I cannot be bad and I cannot use others to gain power is not only through manipulating people's but also feeling stronger in yourself and having all kinds of information and knowledge
Mistakes made are realised, lost jobs for nothing! Lesson learnt. Kept forever 💘. Appreciate Mr Green 😊
Pass these 48 milestones before you reach hell.
But, it's really helpful to understand from a distance - it helps understand people around you.
At least he taking people out of victim mentality, I feel that the true goal is to never stop learning.
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
I have seen law 11 used over and over and often quite obviously in the workplace
Holy crap. These tactics sound like a politicians playbook
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 !!
it's Satanic
Absolutely like “The Prince” . Unfortunately that’s how the world works
I see now why there's a lot of critics against this book.
Better understand ppl than be naïve, crushed and wonderbafterwards what has happened. Beeing too good and lighthearted is selfdestruction
@@ifyourepeatalieoftenenough8500 but the thing is following some of these rules can destroy a person's life and reputation. Have others do the work and take credit for it for example. That will ruin someone's reputation proving that they have no integrity and will cause people to intensely dislike them. Another one is staying away from people who are having a hard time. Not being supportive of others when they are going through a hard time. That's really not a good idea because when the person has given no support to others when they needed it will get no support when they need it. And sooner or later almost everyone goes through a hard time in their lives and need support. another one is about being honest once and then saying that someone can then lie and manipulate people all they want at will. Sooner or later almost every lie comes out. and when people find out that someone has been deceitful they will not trust them again and will stay away from them. I'm not saying there aren't some good laws and advise among these in this book. But some of it is extremely bad advise laws. Using some of these are a great way to wind up all alone with no one.
Still the best books on how to be a psycopath
Not true at all. This is not about mistreating people, it’s about avoiding the bad behavior of others due to bad character. The first law is avoiding getting mistreated by bosses who are insecure and will hold you down for doing a better job than they do. Not revealing intentions or plans keeps assholes from working against you behind your back and so on. You may not want to play the game, but you should realize lots of other non-psychopaths certainly are, and these laws help you understand what happened in a lot of situations where you were baffled by the outcome.
@@dezertson2011 Actually, the book just describes the laws. How you use that knowledge is entirely up to you.
Or narcissist.
If you consider all people with power psychopaths then yes.
I just wrote it without seeing your comment..I am glad that someone understand
Law 36 ' can't have it, show contempt for it'
So we should have contempt for power, because we can't have it?
Yes. Exactly. How ridiculous, the concept of power. None but ourselves can free our mind.
This could easily be titled The Narcissist's Playbook.
Alot of narcissists seem to think that about this book I’ve come to conclude
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.
Humble urself an awareness of powerful people!!
Humanities first, helping each other, this is the life that we supposed to live
Because of this laws now the world suffers 🙂
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48 laws of *EVIL* I learned and no man has chance of hurting me I exploit, I *WIN*
Presentation and Communication Runs the Nation.
Psalms 24
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. 👌
Few can resist the power of the mirror effect
if you an employee law 7 apply to you at your job. remember you either have leverage or you are somebody else's Leverage.
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
Just finished this book recently. Great job bringing it into a video list. Love the artwork, too.
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
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!
It’s 49 laws + your own law that’s 50 😂
@@shaDRACK88 it's 48 laws + your law + his law. that's 50
@@Truelifestories-m You are savage 😂😂😂
I miss you Rick… RIP Pops
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When you read the book, he gives the laws and the attention points or situations where not to use.
I’m still reading this book. It’s an eye opener
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.
Law 7, make others work for u.
What does number 6 mean
@@ares8116 they prefer using 100% of the time, maybe, LOL!
Law 11: don’t read this stupid book instead get yo money up
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.
So much wisdom, but there's something evil lurking in the shadows of this wisdom!
Be a student, not a follower!
I think RUclips 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 RUclips.
This should be titled: The laws of the greedy
What a Fantastic summary
You did a Great job
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...
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.
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!
It’s the entire platform of the democratic party. Free shit for everyone, stolen from the evil rich, meanwhile they engage in insider trading, taking money from foreign governments etc. People don’t really care as long as they get free shit.
True😂
Law 49 never let darkness be your ally.....
This is how you create hell on earth; by putting into practice these values.
This book will have to become my mantra
Giving 1 to my children
Where did you find these beautiful paintings?
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.
i do all dese and i’m in school
I don’t think I wanna be powerful tbh if that’s the case I’ll just be me. ❤
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 😢
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Good instructions on how to be a dreadful human and psychopathic boss.
Thanks universe 🙃 for giving me this all things😊 THANKS FOR EVERY THING
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!
What a lot of people fail to realise is power doesn't equal success
Im more invested in the images than the laws themselves
One of the most powerful books I've ever read
I have a very solid conclusion about this book/video! No one in ANY of these comments has seen it…! Waiting for the real thinkers to figure it out!
There is no thinking to it. You can't physically see it either. His final law is that no law is a structurally fixed law, therefore there is no such thing as 48 laws... Right?
Your conclusion is solid to you and only you. This whole social media has made people think thier opinions are facts. The truth about power is its fluid regarding the situation and adjusts to get result you want.
As for me I have reverent power according to my college professors and that's power just because you have power there is no reason for having the power you just do and that works well for me but might not be your kind of power so use your type and some people don't have power.
All 48 Laws some up to one thing self preservation at all costs.
Wow if most people lived like this the world would look…. Just like it does now!
Sometimes you have to expose the bad things in order to harness protection against it. It like the Defense Against the Dark Arts book.
LIFE!
What a Game!
1. Stay away from people as much as possible 2. rely on expertise and not amateurs 3. Be real, be honest and dependable 4. Love your neighbor as yourself 5. Do the right thing.
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.
Law 49: pick the best ones out of these 48 laws. Some of these are contradicting to each other.
This looks like how to seem powerful not how to have power
Law 4, Law 6, Law 9, Law 17, Law 37
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.
These laws should serve to show everyone just how enslaved they are to the powers that be. Think on it everyone and consider what really needs to change.
Love it.
Makes me think these are the rules to become a Sith Lord or something.... Lol
It's really a helpful Video if you're listen to
this every days
A really good summary of a great book 📖
Some of these laws are beneficial..while the others are for those who already desire to step on the masses.
This book is What people think in their Minds mind, but wont talk about or admit aloud
Basically the Raw human nature which everyone needs to be aware / understand & navigate in every day life - Suggest people to read the book to get maximum Fun & Juice out of this besides watching !!!
Yycx,,,
Number 21 is my favorite and has got me through life people always think you're stupid and then just flip it on them
You are evil
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.
I can feel the intense power of background Music.