How to Attain Power - The 48 Laws of Power

The 48 Laws of Power is a book written by Robert Greene, the same person who wrote the article Men and Women are Merely Players. It took inspiration from Niccolò Machiavelli’s The Prince as well as Sun Tzu’s Art of War, which are classics that are required reading materials for military commanders as well as business people.

Feeling powerless when you are around people and events in your life is not the way to live. Since we existed, power is regarded as one and only motivator for men and women.  Everything thtat we have seen in this world is the result from the yearning of power. The feelings of having power are so addictive, and everybody wants it. Nevertheless, nowadays you can’t seem too hungry for power, because people will think ill about you. It is important to keep a decent image to be able to use power effectively.

Napoleon Bonaparte once said “Place your iron hand inside a velvet glove”. By learning the inside out of a power game needs you to change your view of the world. Even so, it takes effort and years of practice. It is because power does not come naturally. You have to work on it. As Napoleon said before, one of the most important skills you need is the ability to master your emotions.

Next, another important skill is the ability to think objectively about the past and the future. You should plan your moves well in advance, and look to the future to consider all possibilities because nothing should catch you by surprise. After that, look to the past to remember the lessons learned, as well as to learn from those who came before you.

Keep in mind that even you will not willing to participate in game of power, other people around you will. Be prepared to face any possibilities of people around you facing away from you or simply using you for power.