Books : The 48 Laws of Power

by: Robert Greene  Average Rating:
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'Learning the game of power requires a certain way of looking at the world, a shifting of perspective,' writes Robert Greene. Mastery of one's emotions and the arts of deception and indirection are, he goes on to assert, essential. The 48 laws outlined in this book 'have a simple premise: certain actions always increase one's power ... while others decrease it and even ruin us.'
Rating: - Its Awesome
I bought it for my boyfriend who writes raps and he loves it! I'm so Happy with it!

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Rating: - Not awful, but not great either
This is one of those books you ought to check out from the library rather than buy. I love books, and I read books I love over and over, highlighting the parts I want to be sure and remember. This one I had high hopes for, but it just didn't measure up. The main problem I have with this book is the author contradicts himself constantly. On the one hand, he presents himself as the final authority on getting ahead using psychology and craftiness and all manner of clever wiles, but then he "covers" ... Read More

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Rating: - Wrong advice
All things are made to serve humanity / nature or they become extinct with time. If there is no need for a telegram, it fades into the pages of history. The same goes for species. Successful companies make money by making others' experience of life better. If there is no money to be made, some institution or a certain body takes over these functions - e.g. urban planning. Are there exceptions from this rule? Yes, there are... but why not live in accordance with this quote:
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