The 48 Laws of Power (Old Version). Book Summary

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Robert Greene

What’s inside

The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene is a guide to gaining and maintaining power through a set of rules based on historical examples.

You’ll Learn

  • Understanding dynamics of power and influence
  • Learning strategic behaviors for career advancement
  • Developing critical thinking regarding social interactions
  • Gaining insights into the history of power plays

Key Points

  • Master the art of deception
  • Always say less than necessary
  • So much depends on reputation – guard it with your life
  • Win through your actions, never through argument
  • Infection: avoid the unhappy and unlucky
  • Use selective honesty to disarm your opponent
  • Play on people’s need to believe to create a cultlike following

Who’s it For

  • Leaders
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Marketers
  • Political Strategists
  • Individuals interested in social dynamics

About the author

Robert Greene is an American author known for books on strategy, power, and seduction.