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48 Laws of Power
- Narrated by: Richard Poe
- Length: 23 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Politics & Social Sciences, Philosophy
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Publisher's Summary
Amoral, cunning, ruthless, and instructive, this piercing work distills 3,000 years of the history of power into 48 well-explicated laws. This bold volume outlines the laws of power in their unvarnished essence, synthesizing the philosophies of Machiavelli, Sun Tzu, Carl von Clausewitz, and other infamous strategists. The 48 Laws of Power will fascinate any listener interested in gaining, observing, or defending against ultimate control.
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- El Barto
- 05-29-19
NOT a Self Help Book
Perhaps the best title for this book should be “A Con Man’s Primer” or “The Unabridged Encyclopedia of Selfishness.” An interesting look at cons and power plays throughout history, this book takes a totally amoral look at how to win at all costs.
While many of the points brought out through history are fascinating (and do provide some insights into what others may be doing to exert control or power over you), I certainly wouldn’t want to use this book as a guide for my life simply because it lacks any substance that would help you create and sustain a “real connection” with another human being.
I find it interesting that the manuscript quotes several times from the Bible yet teaches a philosophy that is so directly opposed to what is taught there.
This is a book of contradictions (although it refers to several “paradoxes” of power). One law tells you to take all the credit for performance while another encourages you to give your master the credit. Which is it? Yes, the points are well taken when it comes to these paradoxical principles, but mostly you’re left to ask, “So WHEN do I exercise one law over another one?”
In summary, this is primarily an interesting historical read. Yes, it could help you recognize times when others may be trying to exert control or power over you, but that’s about where its usefulness stops.
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- beavercopa
- 06-02-19
Does not resonate with my entrepreneurial goals
Deceptive intentions are just not my way. I love great business recommendations. Second motives will not accomplish anything and karma is real. I will go back to Brian Tracy.
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- James Hallberg
- 07-03-19
Machiavelli would be proud.
great philosophies for evil people. garbage if you have a moral bone in your body.
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- Fred
- 10-25-19
long winded Machiavelli
This book has helped me manage power hungry individuals.
This is NOT a book about morals, ethics, and hard work.
This is a book with examples of rulers inviting their adversaries to dinner and killing their entire families.
This is the perfect book for a good hearted person who can not understand why people can be so mean.
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- Gaggleframpf
- 02-25-16
You don't have to be a psychopath to like this.
This is an absolutely amazing book. It will help you to tell your true friends apart from people who just want to use you. It will tell when to give more to your employer, or when to tone down your enthusiasm. It will warn you about going too far in your quest for power.
If you really are a power-hungry maniac, this book will do just as much to help you reach your goals as it will if you are an average joe with no ambitions. I'm an idealist myself - I like to see the good in everyone and I don't like to think of myself as someone who wants "power" over other people.
But that is not an excuse to avoid encountering the incredibly valuable information in this book. At the very least, it will keep you from making poor moves that will cause you to fall out of favor with others. At the most, you will be able to spot when someone else is playing "the game" and use their techniques against them.
I don't like to play the game myself; I don't think power is a game. But I sure as hell like to watch the people who DO live like it's a game spin their wheels as they try and fail to pin me down and make themselves look totally incompetent in the process.
If you're an honest person and if you think rewards and status should be earned by merit and not by raw power or deception, then your reputation and character will go before you and these laws of power will walk behind you.
Don't use this book to grow in power for power's sake. This is a fool's errand, and ends in your annihilation. Rather learn the laws of power to attain mastery over your own spirit, and to defend against those who would prey upon your honesty and integrity.
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- V. Taras
- 09-12-18
Interesting stories blur into a useless flood
As I wrote in my review,
The book is a compilation of very interesting stories.
However, after several chapters, all those stories blur into an easily-forgettable flood of dates, names, and facts.
All you will be able to recall a day later that someone killed or betrayed someone, or lied, or spread rumors, or did something else Machiavellian.
What's presented as "Laws" is is a collection of random, often mutually exclusive observations. Some people lied to get to the top, some were articulate and said a lot and tried to be in the public eye. Others got to the top by being secretive and never seen in public. Some were generous and that helped them succeed, others were greedy and ruthless.
The book is definitely worth reading if you just want to hear a bunch of entertaining historic anecdotes. However, unless you're a student of history and know enough history to recognize the names from these stories and put them in context, if you're like most, you'll forget 95% of these stories the moment you move on to the next chapter.
Treat this book as a great collection of interesting historic stories, but do NOT expect that you will receive a practical advice on how to influence others and achieve your goals.
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- Juan
- 02-14-16
Good Road Listen
being a trusting person by nature... and working amongst a bunch of sharks. Listening to this has helped me gain perspectives I've never considered.
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- Barack Obama
- 06-18-19
Psychopathic way to see life
This book is a convoluted psycopathic way to view relationships. All about manipulation and using people. The author seems devoid of any basic moral system. A terrible ethos of how to get ahead in the world. I was truly disgusted.
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- Marlon
- 07-07-16
Interesting
As a Christian I find myself struggling with these laws and approaches to power. Maybe I am naive when it comes to power, or too idealistic. This book seems to outline all the dirty tricks played by politicians to stay in power. The author seems to recommend some of the behavior we naturally disapprove of as an acceptable means to power.
So why did I listen to the whole thing? I thought about returning the book after listening to the first chapter. But I realized that even though I may dislike these "laws of power" they are at play in the world I live in. And even thought I do not believe I will ever live by the majority of these laws, being aware of them has helped open my eyes to what is going on around me.
So I would not highly recommend this book because there is little emphasis, if any, in character. But the book is useful in pointing out how people acquire and maintain power, and there is a benefit to being aware of how power can work.
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- G. Gregg Petty
- 02-22-16
They saved the best part for last
I am sure a lot of people will find this book to be cynical in philosophy, but I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I especially found the 46th and 47th law to be most salient. The reading was done well, and it was a good listen. Probably something that would have to be listened to a few times in order to gather the nuances of what the author is trying to convey, but there is lots of wisdom found in this book. Well done.
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- Santiago
- 10-17-16
Too little nuance
Pros: The book depicts sometimes ugly yet interesting parts of human nature, often conveniently ignored or hidden.
Cons: Some of the examples are old tales with no bearing in reality. There is no unifying set of ideas, but a collection of pieces of advice modeled after most despicable historical figures.
Most importantly, this book lacks the nuance to distinguish pure power struggles from mutually beneficial value creation. Don't believe power games are all there is to life, unless you are one of those who fill the examples in this book: warlords, con artists and politicians.
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- K. Nwangwu
- 09-04-19
First book I ever finished. Loved it
Stayed engaged all through. Formless my favourite of all. It goes without saying, careful application of the laws in this day and age is paramount.
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- Christina
- 01-02-19
Lots of anecdotes, not enough evidence.
Good list of ideas but no attempt was made to back any of them up with science or game theory. In many places, laws contradicted with each other and the concept of each law having a 'reversal' was indicitive of the laws being too broad and simplistic.
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- August Luure
- 01-19-20
just another book to manipulate others
Nothing new, very repetitive. But he has a lot of interesting examples from history.
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- habab Mohd Mustafa
- 03-12-19
excellent
what a thrilling and interesting listen. very dark yet very factual. a useful guide to power in this century
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- Amazon Customer
- 09-19-17
Can't relate
More or less all laws are only applicable if you are going to war, have enemies you want to crush or are ridiculously hungry for power and have a need to make others inferior. Needless to say, this does not describe the vast majority of people and did not appeal to me at all. Also, many laws contradict each other and not all examples appear well chosen.
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- biscuitfiend
- 06-23-16
Read it...or don't
This book has made me interested in classical history, when every move was critical to your power and often your survival too. Humans inherently become amoral when they decide to become effective. You're a member of this species, so learn these principles; play or be played.
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- Rocky
- 02-17-17
Favourite book of all time
I could write 10,000 words about how much I love this book. But I won't
If you struggle to influence people in your life and get your own way. This is the book for you.
Just be open minded to concepts that "seem" new but you always knew in the back of your head.
I've studied this book over and over for over a year and I'm sure you came here because you read how great it is.
And yes. It is all it's cracked up to be and more!
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- catrix
- 08-19-16
Great for be history!
Hard to get into at first, but the author tells great stories. Upon realising that this has nothing to do with my life whatsoever, I enjoyed it for learning about the power plays of famous and not so famous people from history.
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- Bernice
- 07-07-16
A Despots Guide to Power!
This book is really very interesting. However the examples of power are mainly from Shakespeare and folklore. This book is not scientifically based and although it is engaging and well narrated, the learning is largely negative and refers to battles that occurred hundreds of years ago. This is a despots guide to power.
I gave up after a few hours as I felt my time could better be engaged on a positive learning experience and one that perhaps had more current relevance.
However the book is very interesting.
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- Tom
- 04-23-18
Just try 3 Laws
Where does 48 Laws of Power rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
One of the best books, if you're one who strives for a better life
What did you like best about this story?
Wonderfully organised and sequenced
Any additional comments?
Just pick 3 laws that really hit you hard. Try them in your everyday interactions.
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- Villa
- 04-02-19
How to be successive
I have learnt so much in this book. This book has taught me how to be a better version of myself and helped me understand the reasons behind many actions we make today. It does not hold back on some of the brutal truths. A crucial book that teaches the essence of what makes a person powerful and influential. Honestly, you will make better choices after reading this book.
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- blanchard0b
- 10-12-17
Amazing
Great performance, great content, great author. Amazing sums it up well. Robert Greene is a very good writer and thinker
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- Anonymous User
- 06-12-19
Temporary power
Interesting opinion, books based on manipulation and deceit. I don’t believe these laws will bring lasting power.
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- mr
- 04-03-18
a very interesting book
This book has some great insights into how politics affect your every day life and how a bit of thought about how you operate can have significant impact on your outcomes
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- Anonymous User
- 04-28-21
Good book to put you to sleep
Talks about each power for only a couple of minutes, then continues on with history lesson’s that put me to sleep within minutes.
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- Anonymous User
- 10-20-20
Of limited use
Often contradictory, repetitive, weak logic and generally irrelevant. This book was a waste of time and effort. The only interesting aspect was the historic examples of immoral manipulation.
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- RJ
- 10-05-20
Mostly Great
This book has a lot of amazing content. My only gripe is that it's so incredibly long, you'll need every single bit of your patience to get through this book while absorbing all the content presented in it.
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- Jay
- 07-25-20
Irrelevant examples
Author gives wartime and irrelevant examples from 5th and 6th century BC to justify each rule. What was needed is today’s contest and relevance. Sorry it doesn’t make sense for me.
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- Michael Cassius
- 08-08-19
PERFECT ... for anyone, everyone, for all reasons
This book should be considered as staple reading for everyone who sees value in knowing the personalities they will inevitably come to deal with - its incredibly written, historical examples are accurate, entertaining and easily digestable in their own right.
I've purchased hardcopies for myself that we're loaned but never to returned lol, copies as gifts and copies on most digital book channels.
I can't gush enough how this book prepared me in business and in social situations ... if only I discovered this book sooner.
All I can say is just read it, learn it, love it, live it... (and you'll thank the author 'Robert Greene' later).
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