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The 48 laws of Power

Book Review by: subhashc     

Original Author: Robert Greene
The book “The 48 laws of Power” written by Robert Greene deals with the secrets of Power. All the success stories have
certain secrets which the successful people don’t share all the times. The reason is very simple. There are many secrets, plans, strategies, manipulations, maneuvers which may not be socially the most acceptable norms and the most desirable ways to  attain power and success. The writer has analyzed threadbare  many successful events of power manipulation stories from history and tries to find out the eternal laws of Power. The approach is interactive and tells you what to do and what not. The book also deals with reversal aspect of the application of laws of power. The book is a wonderful experience to read into. You get thrilled and excited to know so many new things about yourself and the human psychology. The book puts you in immediate action and you shall get instant result . While reading through the book you will have insight and ideas to put in action for so many problems you have been vexed with for so long. The book is useful for everybody; whether you have problem in dealing your Boss, subordinate, friend, relative, girlfriend, competitor, enemy, anybody you are interacting or plan to interact. Really an excellent book. Some of the laws of   power from the book are as following:   1.Never Outshine the Master 2.    Conceal your Intentions 3.    Always Say Less than Necessary 4. So Much Depends on Reputation – Guard it with your Life 5. Court Attention at all Cost 6. Get others to do the Work for you, but Always Take the Credit 7. Win through your Actions, Never through Argument 8. Infection: Avoid the Unhappy and Unlucky 9. Learn to Keep People Dependent on You 10. Pose as a Friend, Work as a Spy 11. Crush your Enemy Totally 12. Keep Others in Suspended Terror: Cultivate an Air of   Unpredictability 13. Do Not Commit to Anyone
 14.  Concentrate Your Forces 15.
Play the Perfect Courtier16. Make your Accomplishments Seem Effortless 17. Discover Each Man’s Thumbscrew 18. Despise the Free Lunch 19. Strike the Shepherd and the Sheep will Scatter 20. Assume Formlessness .                                                                         The book is a must read for power seekers. Follow the eternal rules of Power and success & power is yours.
Published: January 20, 2008
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  1. 0 Ratings Tuesday, March 11, 2008
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    maturi miller

    48 laws

    this book is serious.... it might too deep for a lot of people.! keep writin dat hot shit dude

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