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The 48 laws of power

Power. We are accustomed to seeing how it is exercised in the least appropriate way, and sometimes, in the most damaging way.Whether at a professional level in our companies and work scenarios, or in the classical political context, the power almost always moves the threads in an own and centralized interest exclusively in the one who exercises it.The power "gets drunk" a few and makes the majority unhappy, sometimes.

Authoritarianism is often masked in this word, where there are associated terms such as force, dominance and in that ability to influence other people to achieve certain purposes.Now, seen from a less social way It is curious to approach this dimension from a more psychological level to discover how powerful people execute their artimanas to achieve it.

Sometimes, power is a purely well planned strategy where seduction is not lacking and a scrupulously planned plan.Hence, today we want to introduce you to the so-called 48 laws of power, a book written by Robert Greene and Joost Elffers in 1998 , which became a publishing phenomenon.

The most classic principles of the concept of power are collected, which were already explained in his time by characters like Machiavelli or Sun Tzu, in «The Art of War». We are sure that it will be curious, discover what are usually the basic pillars that support the concept of «Power».

The 48 rules of power

Law No.1-Never shade the main leader of your environment.

Law No.2-Never fully trust those you consider to be your friends.Start using the enemies of your friends better.It's more beneficial.

No.3-Never make your intentions clear enough.It is better to be ambiguous.

Law No.4-Speak fair and take care not to express too many things.

Law No.5-If they attack you, yes doubt your values ​​or violate your prestige and honesty, defend yourself with all your resources and energy.Do not skimp on the media.

Law No.6-Call attention whenever you can, try Do not go unnoticed.Take any opportunity.

Law No.7-This law will be interesting: Get others to work for you, but yes, always try to be you who takes the honors of what has been achieved.

Law No.8-See that the masses always go to you.

Law No.9-Date to be known for your actions, for the results.Never for your arguments or words.

Law No.10-Something of vital importance: They should never see you next to losers or people who have made mistakes.

The 48 laws of power

Law No.11-See that people always depend on you.

Law No.12-To attack or harm someone, use openness and be generous de fo Selective rma to ridicule anyone who interests you.

Law No.13-When you have no choice but to ask for help, do not use gratitude.Use selfishness and common interest.Surely there will be something that benefit everyone.

No.14-Show yourself as a friend but act as a spy.

Law No.15-Always sink your enemies .

Law No.16-Always exalt your honor.

Law No.17-Try to always keep the suspense .Manage the art of the unpredictable.

Law No.18-Don't build fortresses to protect yourself, never isolate yourself or run away.

Law No.19-Always know your enemies and your friends, know everything about them to take into account their vulnerabilities.

Law No.20-Do not commit yourself to anyone.

The 48 laws of power

Law No.21-Pretend candidity to catch the candid: be silly than your victims.

Law No.22-Transform any hint of weakness in power .

Law No.23-Be careful and gather all the forces in your favor that you can.

Law No.24-You must act as the "courtier" perfect.

Law No.25-Create a personality of yourself that appeals to people.

Law No.26-Keep your hands clean.

Law No.27-Play with the people need to have faith in something.You must be their hope.

Law No.28-Be bold when taking action.

Law No.29-Plan your actions properly beginning to end.

Law No.30-Offer the image that you achieve them easily and effortlessly.

Law No.31-You must get others to play with cards that you distribute yourself.

Law No.32-Always use people's dreams and hopes.

Law No.33-Discover the weaknesses of the Too much.

Law No.34-Always act as a person who has power even though you don't have it yet.Looks like you're "a king."

Law No.35-Domina the art of the opportunity. Always be attentive.

Law No.36-Put aside the things you can't get: ignore, it's sometimes a great revenge.

Law No.37-Organize good shows.

Law No.38-Think as you like, but behave like everyone else.

Law No.39-Organize well Fourth things to always get some benefit.

Law No.40-Do not look or appreciate what is free, what they offer for nothing.

The 48 laws of power

Law No.41-Avoid looking at references or imitate great personalities.Be original, be someone new.

Law No.42-Leave people who caused you problems aside.

Law No.43-Get the power over the heart and mind of others.

Law No.44-Disarm and enrage your opponents through the mirror effect.

Law No.45-Preach the need to make changes, but never change too many things at once

Law No.46-Never show yourself as an ideal of perfection.

Law No.47-Don't go beyond your original objective; Sometimes it is also worth knowing how to stop on time.

Law No.48-Never stay stuck, move forward, change, flow, be original.

What is your opinion? of these laws? Do you think they are true, do you see them contradictory maybe? Give us your opinion, and if you wish, we also invite you to know the case of a king as peculiar as irreverent, Christian VII of Denmark.

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