nenergy:
Good read for Nigerian politicians and business men in cutthroat industries. The book has an evil aura and the author doesn't look like someone who practise his laws.


“Everyone assumes I practise all of my own laws but I don’t. I think anybody who did would be a horrible ugly person to be around"
- Robert Green

Source: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/books/authorinterviews/9695967/Why-Robert-Greene-isnt-who-you-think.html

nurshah:



They think we don't read .he must be soo back wardif he us iftge opinion that women are behind ...I laugh when I discuss foot ball and most men look amazed
Mscheeew archaic beings

nenergy:
Good read for Nigerian politicians and business men in cutthroat industries. The book has an evil aura and the author doesn't look like someone who practise his laws.


“Everyone assumes I practise all of my own laws but I don’t. I think anybody who did would be a horrible ugly person to be around"
- Robert Green

Source: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/books/authorinterviews/9695967/Why-Robert-Greene-isnt-who-you-think.html

Chikita66:
True, my reputation is everything, don't want anyone ruining it for me and I tend to disassociate and disengage myself with anything or anyone that will ruin it or try to ruin it for me forever.

I don't like what I hate.

mangood74:
aw 2019 -NEVER BE FOOLED AGAIN.
are in lagos. we may need u]

Gaddafithe2nd:

I have all his books. Have you read, Art of Seduction and 50th law?

nenergy:
Good read for Nigerian politicians and business men in cutthroat industries. The book has an evil aura and the author doesn't look like someone who practise his laws.


“Everyone assumes I practise all of my own laws but I don’t. I think anybody who did would be a horrible ugly person to be around"
- Robert Green

Source: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/books/authorinterviews/9695967/Why-Robert-Greene-isnt-who-you-think.html

COOLDK:
"KILL YOUR ENEMY TOTALLLY"
Thats my Fav

ripbubu:
none of the laws are constant Mandela was called a terrorist why do we sing for him now

nenergy:
Good read for Nigerian politicians and business men in cutthroat industries. The book has an evil aura and the author doesn't look like someone who practise his laws.


“Everyone assumes I practise all of my own laws but I don’t. I think anybody who did would be a horrible ugly person to be around"
- Robert Green

Source: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/books/authorinterviews/9695967/Why-Robert-Greene-isnt-who-you-think.html

dingbang:
You should have listed all the laws...


That way we could take a pick.. Not all must have read the book


List of the 48 laws of power..

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. Gaurd it with your life

6. Create an air of mystery


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 your actions, never through arguments.


10. Infection: avoid the unhappy and unlucky

11. Learn to keep people dependent on you.

12. Use selective generosity and honesty to disarm your victim

13. When asking for help, appeal to their self interest, not 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 thyself, isolation is dangerous


19. Know who you are dealing with. Do not offend the wrong person. (Sadly, the Nigerian police are fond of being foolish at this..)


20. Do not commit to anyone ( loverboys have you heard)

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. Re-create yourself


26. Keep your hands clean


27. Play one 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( slay queens will not listen)


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 ( APC fooled us)

46. Never appear too perfect


47. Do not go past the mark you aimed for; in victory, learn where to stop


48. Assume formlessness

Waynbella:
law 2019 -NEVER BE FOOLED AGAIN.

Waynbella:
law 2019 -NEVER BE FOOLED AGAIN.

dingbang:
You should have listed all the laws...


That way we could take a pick.. Not all must have read the book


List of the 48 laws of power..

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. Gaurd it with your life

6. Create an air of mystery


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 your actions, never through arguments.


10. Infection: avoid the unhappy and unlucky

11. Learn to keep people dependent on you.

12. Use selective generosity and honesty to disarm your victim

13. When asking for help, appeal to their self interest, not 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 thyself, isolation is dangerous


19. Know who you are dealing with. Do not offend the wrong person. (Sadly, the Nigerian police are fond of being foolish at this..)


20. Do not commit to anyone ( loverboys have you heard)

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. Re-create yourself


26. Keep your hands clean


27. Play one 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( slay queens will not listen)


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 ( APC fooled us)

46. Never appear too perfect


47. Do not go past the mark you aimed for; in victory, learn where to stop


48. Assume formlessness

egopersonified:
Why do most people pick the first law as their favorite? Is this so they don't have to compete with the best(master) and continue to live or work in mediocrity? I would definitely want to outshine a master/ competitor, why should I be satisfied with second best?

azimibraun:
The Bible, the Quran, the constitution of the federal republic doesn't mean a thing to Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi state. It is known fact that him and his chief of staff only applies what the get from this book to rule the Kogi people. 48laws of Governor Bello.

koolaid87:
It tells you not outshine ur master, and at the same time tell you not to appear dumb

In the end, it’s just a paradox

AryaSand:

I hate that particular one, it doeant go down well with me at alI. I Feel it is Cheating. How do you take credit for someone else's work just because they are your subordinate? At least acknowledge their role in whatever it is they did.

correctguy101:
I like the book and all laws are acceptable if you take the Reversals to mind.

It's just a book that will make you trust less and help you curb the illusion of love.

Very few people love truly. The rest want something. Some is to feel self gratified, some others is to create smoke screens (impression of being kind-hearted).


You can't review that book in a million words. It's just too broad.


Read the book and will still read it if not that a friend that barely reads stole it (goes to show how persuasive that book is)

All in all, I still feel the book will make you want to model yourself to some of it's laws but if you're foolish enough, you wouldn't take the Reversals to heart and that will be your undoing.

In life, in every situation, as a human, a sensible person, Know what you want and make sure after all the chit chats and mumbo-jumbo you leave each situation with what you want else,, make I no talk....

deenee:



Acquiring power is like a game of chess you never put your best foot forward unless the timing is right.


Also you have to learn under the tutelage of someone and if you give the impression that you immediate plan is to outdo the person you will be shown the door before even starting

I suspect that you have not real the book if so please read and digest the history examples and interpretations to real life situations.