The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene (Complete Summary)

In The 48 Laws of Power, Robert Greene asserts that whether you like it or not, you’re part of a never-ending game of power. You’re either striving for and wielding power, or you’re a pawn being played by someone more powerful than you. You choose your role.
This book is for those who prefer to be players rather than pawns. To turn you from an amateur into a master player, Greene has codified 48 laws of power based on historical examples of people who’ve excelled or failed at wielding power, with glorious or bloody results (or both). Some key principles you’ll learn: use your enemies, keep others dependent on you, say as little as possible, take credit for others’ work, and don’t get your hands dirty. You can choose to apply or dismiss these rules - but you can’t escape them.

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3:30 Say as little as possible
8:00 Misery is contagious, avoid it
11:20 Annihilate your enemy
15:00 Make others feel smarter
21:40 Make it seem easy
28:40 Rattle your opponents

[oonaghmolyneux]

I always noticed that the bosses best friend at work is always someone quiet, who seems completely boring. Now I think they are the eyes and ears for the boss.

[alexdorsey]

I understand and utilize power games at times. My goal is not to obtain power but to decouple myself from people who pursue power and to be left the fuck alone. I don’t want to pull strings, and I don’t want strings attached to me.

[singletonjays]

Some of these are for you to do, some to recognize when others are doing them

[mikecamacho]

"Seeking power is like drinking sea water... The more you drink, the thirstier you get". This is at least good to know as a reference for wisdom.

[Daniel-juku]

Law 7 and 26 - take credit for other's work. I see this all the time, the loud manager/executive demands work faster, take unnecessary risk, yells a lot, reduces staff resources to save money then takes credit for getting the major task done. If the decisions of the manager/executive causes unacceptable consequences, the workers are blamed

[anewdayali]

If you base your whole personality on just these rules then you’ll be like an empty vessel that’s achieved power. You have to mix these with the book of five ring, and know when to turn these on and off. That way you can still be a good person that has skills that you can use at any given moment

[streetough]

This explains why sociopaths and psychopaths tend to become "successful". The path to power (at least this path) would naturally draw manipulators. Very interesting info, thank you for this channel!

[ElliottForex]

1. Never outshine the master.
2. Never put too much trust in friends, learn how to use enemies. 3. Conceal your intentions.
4. Always say less than necessary.
5. So much depends on reputation - guard it with your life.
6. Court attention at all costs.
7. Get others to do the work for you, but always take the credit. 8. Make other people come to you - use bait if necessary.
9. Win through your actions, never through argument.
10. Infection: avoid the unhappy and unlucky.
11. Learn to keep people dependent on you.
12. Use selective honesty and generosity to disarm your victim.
13. When asking for help, appeal to self-interest, never to their mercy or gratitude. 14. Pose as a friend, work as a spy.
15. Crush your enemy totally.
16. Use absence to increase respect and honour.
17. Keep others in suspended terror: Cultivate an air of unpredictability.
18. Do not build fortresses to protect yourself - isolation is dangerous.
19. Know who you’re dealing with - do not offend the wrong person.
20. Do not commit to anyone.
21. Play a sucker to catch a sucker - seem dumber than your mark.
22. Use the surrender tactic: Transform weakness into power.
23. Concentrate your forces.
24. Play the perfect courtier.
25. Re-create yourself.

26. Keep your hands clean.
27. Play on people’s need to create a cult-like following.
28. Enter action with boldness.
29. Plan all the way to the end.
30. Make your accomplishments seem effortless.
31. Control the options: Get others to play with the cards you deal.
32. Play to people’s fantasies.
33. Discover each man’s thumbscrew.
34. Be royal in your own fashion: Act like a king to be treated like one. 35. Master the art of timing.
36. Disdain things you cannot have: Ignoring them is the best revenge. 37. Create compelling spectacles.
38. Think as you like, but behave like others.
39. Stir up waters to catch fish.
40. Despise the free lunch.
41. Avoid stepping into a great man’s shoes.
42. Strike the shepherd and the sheep will scatter.
43. Work on the hearts and minds of others.
44. Disarm and infuriate with the mirror effect.
45. Preach the need for change, but never reform too much at once.
46. Never appear too perfect.
47. Do not go past the mark you aimed for; in victory, learn when to stop. 48. Assume formlessness

[AkumaDaniel-dzoe]

I love the brilliant perspective on content like this! This is so creative I am ashamed that despite having the book I have never thought of any of your summaries...finally a commentary that is actually a commentary not just an audiobook😂

[grayel]

Wow. These points are amazing. They are illustrations of a complete Narcissist. It’s perfect material for an antagonist character I’m trying to write.

[camilaaguero]

This is insane😭 but also very useful to know what to watch out for and never be manipulated

[Thats-is-it]

I find it so hard to do some of these. They seem morally wrong.

[pzj]

This isn't about being dangerous. It's about being competent.

[matthewcolzie]

I love how u guys presented the entire book of the 48 laws💛💛

[BookshelfJourney]

"48 Laws of Power" by Robert Greene is an intriguing exploration of timeless strategies for success. Greene delves into history and human behavior, presenting thought-provoking principles that offer insight into power dynamics. While some find the book's content controversial, it undeniably sparks critical thinking about influence and decision-making. A must-read for those interested in the intricate web of power and manipulation throughout history.

[EternalKernel]

Hardly laws. Just the obvious things you can do if you don't mind being a psychopathic monster. Most of us aren't monsters by default, but most of us are controlled by them.

[LuisSanchez-tcnf]

Great book!!! Help me see life from a different perspective. Thank you for sharing.

[Newbpwng]

I’m a menager in a large construction company and I despise many of the qualities listed here. I can easily pin point many situations where they were clearly presented and honestly most of them just bring out the foolishness of the people thinking that behavior like this will get them anywhere in the company.

[StuartHowell]

Love this, great summary! Thanks for sharing 👍🏻👏🏻