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10 Books That Are Similar To The 48 Laws Of Power

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The purpose of Michael Korda’s book is to show you how to use, recognize and live with power, and to convince you that the world you live in is a challenge and a game, and that a sense of power—your power—is at the core of it. This book is broken down into 9 chapters which include exercises of power which gives you exercises to become more powerful and women of power which explains the dynamics of women when it comes to power. This was written in 1975 so it is essentially the 48 Laws Of Power before Robert Greene wrote it in 1998.
Number 2: The Prince by Machiavelli
The Prince is an extended analysis of how to acquire and maintain political power.The book declares Machiavelli's intention to discuss in plain language the conduct of great men and the principles of princely government. Some Of Its ideas like “Everyone sees what you appear to be, few experience what you really are” and “How we live is so different from how we ought to live that he who studies what ought to be done rather than what is done will learn the way to his downfall rather than to his preservation” have stood the test of time and is still applied today. This was regarded as one of the first books on how power is used which is why it is a must read.
Number 3: The Craft Of Power: A Philosophical and Strategic Guide to the Uses Of Power by R.G.H
This book focuses on the nature of personal power in the world of leaders, managers, and social activists. It is also a guide to influencing and managing organizations and people, analyzing elements of effective power, strategic approaches, and power tactics. Published in 1979 it was definitely a precursor to the ideas Robert Greene laid out in the 48 Laws Of Power. Definitely a must read if you love the 48 Laws Of Power
The 36 Strategems is a collection of warfare strategies that was derived over many centuries of inter-state conflict within China. A lot of the strategies have to do with deception and changing public opinion but it is necessary to know if you want to master power
The anatomy of power is an analysis of the three types of power he calls condign power (power by force), compensatory power(power by giving rewards), and conditioned power (power by manipulation and socialization). He explains the dynamics of power and how things have historically changed with it. One of the most underrated books on power and a must read for someone trying to gain more power.
This book breaks down the seven hidden addictions people have to be easily persuaded. In order to have power you have to be able to persuade people so this book is definitely a must read for people who are interested in gaining power
In this book Jeffrey Pfeffer discusses why it takes more than performance to advance and acquire power within an organization. He goes in depth about The personal qualities that bring influence, how to stand out, creating resources, acting and speaking with power, building your reputation, and overcoming setbacks. This is a must read for people trying to gain power in large organizations and office dynamics.
The Dictator Handbook is a book written to explain how politicians (authoritarian or democratic) must stay in power by pleasing an inner circle of power brokers. The book also states that politicians must engage in self-interested behavior in order to stay in power. This book is very interesting for people who like the 48 Laws Of Power.
The Gervais Principle analyzes the basic structural dynamics of organizations into three archetypes: Sociopaths, Losers, and the clueless. He analyzes the languages of the office workspace and how the three archetypes interact to develop power in the office dynamic. Definitely a great read for 48 Laws Of power enthusiasts.
This book states that psychopaths have a range of traits that help them succeed. The book also give people who are not psychopaths the traits that psychopaths have that can help them succeed. The book explains the seven essential characteristics of a good psychopaths which includes non-procrastination, being confident, being one-self, taking criticism with ease, being persuasive, living in the moment, and reducing emotions in decision making. Definitely a great book to supplement the laws in the 48 Laws Of Power.
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