The 48 Laws of Power Summary | Robert Greene

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• Language: English
• Publisher: Snap Read
• Release date: Apr 13, 2024
• ISBN: 9791223028230

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The 48 Laws of Power

Summary

Robert Greene

Snap Read

Table of Contents

Copyright

Overview

Introduction

Law 1

Law 2

Law 3

Law 4

Law 5

Law 6

Law 7

Law 8

Law 9

Law 10

Law 11

Law 12

Law 13

Law 14

Law 15

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Law 17

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Law 19

Law 20

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Law 35

Law 36

Law 37

Law 38

Law 39

Law 40

Law 41

Law 42

Law 43

Law 44

Law 45

Chapter 46

Chapter 47

Chapter 48

Quotes from the book

Copyright

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Overview

Robert Greene, an American writer with a background in classical studies, published a controversial book in 1998 called The 48 Laws of Power. Greene, inspired by his time in Hollywood, noticed similarities between powerful people today and powerful leaders throughout history.  He boiled these similarities down to 48 principles that explain how powerful people act and think.

The book became a bestseller, selling over a million copies in the US alone. Greene intended it as a guide for people who want to be more powerful. However, some critics saw it differently. They thought the book was too focused on manipulating people and getting ahead without considering right or wrong. They nicknamed it the psychopath's bible. Other critics pointed out that powerful people in Hollywood were reluctant to admit they used Greene's ideas, even though they probably did.

Later, Greene seemed to have second thoughts. He worried that young people would take his book too literally and think that the only way to succeed was to be manipulative. He wanted them to focus more on developing their skills and becoming truly great at what they do. In 2012, he published a new book called Mastery to address this concern. 

Introduction

This chapter introduces the idea that power is everywhere, even in everyday life. Author Robert Greene argues that people have always competed for power, even hiding their true motives behind a mask of politeness. If you choose to ignore this power struggle, Greene warns, you might be left powerless and unable to achieve your goals.

Society often tells us to be fair and honest, but Greene believes this can be a trap. If you take these ideas too seriously, others who are more cunning might take advantage of you. Honesty can also limit your influence, because being truthful might sometimes offend people. Greene argues that some level of deception is a normal part of social interaction. It's how we navigate the world around us, unlike animals, who rely purely on instinct. For Greene, the key to power lies in understanding this hidden game and learning to play it strategically.

This book won't teach you to be blunt or aggressive. Instead, it will show you how to use power indirectly by developing skills like self-control, patience, and the ability to understand people's motivations. By learning from history's powerful figures and choosing your battles wisely, you can become a master of this hidden game. 

Law 1

Never Outshine the Master

This chapter dives into navigating your relationship