Real-Life Observations from the 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene (1/8)

I wonder why these books and included strategies aren’t taught in schools; only if kids are exposed to this wisdom, then they can prepare themselves for what lies in front of them in their professional careers.

I’ve had this book on my shelf since August 2006 and had read it on and off, this time though I picked it up and went from cover to cover and it had been an adventure. A caution for the readers is that this is not a user guide but a book of warning to watch your back from individuals around you. This is a power pack of history, psychology and management all stuffed into one. The author keeps you hanging and wanting for more at every moment and never ever disappoints. The characters mentioned in the narratives are real-life heroes and villains who lived these laws and faced the benefits or consequences during their lifetimes.

I personally had an admiration for the rich Chinese history and leadership lessons and can now appreciate the patience and dignity with which the nation is now pursuing its goals of global domination, they’ve had experience and a lineage to get this going. Going through the book, the only challenge that I faced was that the stories quoted, although truly relevant were from yesteryears and this is where I decided to run my own series by relating stories and instances from…