Some of you have probably read Robert Greene’s
psychological book about how to earn power.
Needless to say, we are living during the time when such laws have proven
to be ineffective towards gaining a permanent power that won’t backfire.
The tips and suggestions written in 48 Laws of Power do not
necessarily come with how-to-sustain humanity at the same time.
From backstabbing to being cunning, the book has over 48 ways to become an
annoying member of the community that suck up to the boss all the time.
History has shown enough to tell us that while people who do these
things rise into power successfully, they are not for long.
How does one attain power?
There are many ways to Rome, but the principle remains unchanged.
Robert Greene is famous for writing the book 48 Laws of Power that
contains some of the most controversial and proven ways for gaining power.
People of the past, those who are known for being cold-blooded
and ruthless, have proven the power of using these laws.
They achieved the top of the hierarchy, manages to subdue their enemies and
become the best of the best by throwing away empathy and selflessness.
This definitely sounds like one way to build a communist country and become the
most hated person on earth, something we are all trying at best to avoid doing.
Without these laws, our mind is always struggling with shortcuts in doing things.
We hate to be looked down at, to be treated like no one, to be weak, to have no power.
The hunger makes one loses all common sense, but 48
Laws of Power does not seem to be so bad after all.
Wrong.
We have found the best way to become powerful
without having to forgo your common sense.
What Robert Greene wrote was not completely wrong because he
saw these principles from the eyes of a Machiavellianism,
they eye of people who cannot risk to be nice and sacrifice things for others.
Instead, we have seen how the other side of the coin is not so bad at all.
It is the same laws that will help you understand how
to earn points and become someone people look up to.
Not everyone is born with the power to, but it is certainly
something that you can attain if you work hard for it.
We redefined the 48 laws into something that you
can execute today and not just today, but forever.
Being nice is not a temporary advice.
Being adaptable is not a temporary advice.
The laws also contain examples for illustration to help you understand how to execute
something that is seemingly impossible because the evil version sounds easier.
While there are 48, many of them overlap each other in the
sense if you follow one law, the others will follow suit.
You learn how to not be someone that is seen as a threat
to your boss/master by accrediting him appropriately.
Never try to steal all the credits for yourself because you
cannot make more enemies than you probably already have.
Humans cannot live alone in this world and trust is an important quality in a team.
Become a helpful member of the society to show that you are needed in the
team and you don’t just speak – you act according to what you believe.
This commitment will attract people towards you as they want to
learn from you and you don’t have to set up baits everywhere!
Never resorts to dirty jobs because they will never be good for you and if you don’t
believe it, check out the news of people in power jailed, shot, executed and revealed.
Doing good does not guarantee a good result
and neither does resorting to the ‘easy’ way.
But doing good will guarantee that you are not digging your own grave.
Learn to not just be independent, but when to be dependent on others as well.
Most of the perfectionists will find this a hard thing
to do because not everyone has the same ability,
but power is useless if you do not know how to trust
in others to do the job they are assigned with.
Credit them for their work and you will be doing yourself
a good thing while helping the company/team/group grow.
A lot of people also find themselves stuck in
a heated debate or argument with other people
and during those times, we know that the things we say are no more to shine the truth.
People listen to reply, not to really understand the words said.
Know when to assuredly lose the game and let others see who is better.
Prove your worth not by debating about it, but
through actions that have been thought carefully.
Do not race to make enemies and crush them, but learn
from your competitors and become a better man yourself.
Competition helps you improve yourself instead of
simply being satisfied and stop learning all over.
Look at Nokia and Kodak, the two big companies that failed
big time while other companies raced to the frontline.
Being loud and conveying your intentions well is important, but
not having the common sense to choose the time is just wrong.
Know when to and when not to speak especially
to people who hold higher authority than you.
Do not use the same casual and slang words when speaking to someone
important because they reflect everything about your attitude.
Are you careless or do you take things seriously when needed?
Do not desire the things you cannot have, but do
not stop forming new purposes and goals in life.
Be someone proud about yourself and what you do, but do
not brag it to everyone and comes out as a conceited ass.
Be someone who helps others when they need, but not spoiling them with it.
Create a lasting relationship, not one that
ends together with the signing of the contract.
The 48 Laws of Power can become a way to become a
ruthless, powerful person or a good strategy and
principle to hold on if you want to become someone
that changes the world into a better place.