Advice from an Old King Before You Inherit the Throne

After reading Robert Greene's "48 Laws of Power" and a few other books on the subject, I decided to incorporate what I learned into this video and have the lessons spoken through the character of an old king. I hope this provides a fun and entertaining way to learn some of the universal concepts of power and how to rule over your chosen domain.

Sources:
The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene
King Warrior Magician Lover: Rediscovering the Archetypes of the Mature Masculine by Douglas Gillette and Robert Moore
The Art of War by Sun Tzu

Written by us.

Narrated by Connor Brannigan

Music: Scott Buckley - The Distant Sun

[RedFrostMotivation]

These rules were inspired by:
- The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene
- King Warrior Magician Lover by Douglas Gillette and Robert Moore
- The Art of War by Sun Tzu

[johnbyrne]

"Never interrupt your enemy
When he is making a mistake."

- Napoleon Bonaparte.

[GameDevNerd]

"Appear weak where you are strong; appear strong where you are weak, " - Sun Tzu

[mrmorningstar]

"A wise king never seeks out war but must always be ready for it"

[bobafett]

If they stand behind you protect them
If they stand beside you respect them
If they stand against you show no weakness

[HelloThere-bjrw]

Was just about to inherit the throne thanks man

[CyberTronXXX]

“If you're afraid - don't do it, - if you're doing it - don't be afraid!”

― Genghis Khan

[titocristobal]

"Your power lies in your ability to control your emotions..."

The first one and I already failed. Hell yeah.

[jordansanchez]

“Your power lies in your ability to control your emotions. Once someone has command over your inner world, they become your master.” Wise wise words.

[carolinaterri]

Once I conquered my emotions, everything changed in my life for the better.

[joevaghn]

I like how these are written in simply, old-style English. makes it all that much better

[just-some-menace]

This was incredibly Machiavellian inspired. It recommends surrendering while you are still strong so that you can stab them in the back but at the same time recommends being completely ruthless to your enemies.

[j.davila]

"If they didn't get upset when you were gone, your presence never really mattered"

[paulmarks]

"A snake with a Crown on his head is still a snake such as a king in rags is still a king."

[pqbdwmnu]

"Conceal your plans with misdirection, make your enemies believe you desire one thing but secretly devise a strategy for another. In doing so, the opposition sets up defences in the wrong place, leaving what you truly desire open for the taking" -Me, trading candy in elementary and "begrudgingly" taking the snickers

[BreezeeGreenz]

"The ties of goodwill are but thin threads." Facts.

[johnbyrne]

"Much wisdom often comes
with fewer words."

- Sophocles

[leonald]

You:
'When overpowered, surrender, do not allow yourself to be crushed entirely because of honor. Your enemy will no longer see you as a threat, giving you the opportunity to plan another attack.'

Your enemy:
'Stamp out the embers before they become a blaze.'
also your enemy:
Eliminate your problems entirely lest they return with vengeance.

[TakoJhonnyEnglish.]

04:55
"Beware of the easily gained" gives a lot of meanings inside to change one's individual Life forever 🤝 Hope to c a changed world someday too

[seriousguy]

"An isolated kingdom is a vulnerable one. To be strong you must have alliances, a fortress can quickly become a prison when surrounded by enemies"

Switzerland: I'mma stop you right there