Welcome to Life Issues 4 me.
This blog is
created primarily to sample opinions on issues affecting all of us in one way
or another. My aim is to touch lives positively. You may know me as a person.
Notwithstanding, I will want you to consider these principles objectively while
it lasts. I do not know who out there may learn from these laws.
For me, I learnt a lot.
For the next few months, I will be deliberating on the
LAWS OF POWER as it relates to your relationship in the family, work place,
religion and living generally.
Do you think some
of the laws stated by Robert Greene in his book THE 48 LAWS OF POWER applies to
Africans or can we say these laws are universally applicable?
What is your take? Can you think up an answer to these questions? I will be
glad to read your opinion.
For the next 48 weeks on this blog, I will be featuring
one law each week. So, do not miss out on what you might learn. `
LAW
ONE: NEVER OUTSHINE THE MASTER
In his own words, Robert Greene said ‘’Always make those above you feel comfortably superior. In your desire
to please them or impress them, do not go too far in displaying your talents or
you might accomplish the opposite-inspire fear and insecurity. Make your master
appear more brilliant than they are and you will attain the heights of power.’’
So, pals, that’s it. What do you think?
For me, when I read this law, there were consequences
both ways, that is, if you observe the law or you transgress it.
In all honesty, tell me how you see it and why.
Your opinion counts please.
Are you eager to know about law number two to ten? Then
do not miss next week edition.
Here we are again. If you are new to my blog, I will
suggest you begin with us from the very start. Have you considered rule number
one? What is your response to that law? Is it applicable and workable in human
relationship?
While you are racking your brains on that, why don’t you
join me as we consider laws number two to ten to see how this issue affects
those who care to know!
LAW 2: NEVER PUT TOO MUCH TRUST IN FRIENDS, LEARN HOW TO
USE ENEMIES.
In this law, Robert Greene said ‘Be wary of friends-they will betray you more
quickly, for they are easily aroused to envy. They also become spoiled and
tyrannical. But hire a former enemy and he will be more loyal than a friend,
because he has more to prove. In fact, you have more to fear from friends than
from enemies. If you have no enemies, find a way to make them.’
My question here to you is this: How on earth can one
make enemies if he/she doesn’t know how to do that, as suggested by this guy?
LAW 3: CONCEAL YOUR INTENTIONS.
Here, Greene said, ‘Keep people off-balance and in the dark by never revealing
the purpose behind your actions. If they have no clue what you are up to, they
cannot prepare a defense. Guide them far enough down the wrong path, envelop
them in enough smoke, and by the time they realize your intentions, it will be
too late.’
Wahoo! Seriously guys, do you not think that this guy,
Robert Greene, is wicked? Should anyone in your opinion apply this law?
I will be expecting your responses anyway. Let’s move to
the next law.
LAW 4: ALWAYS SAY LESS THAN NECESSARY
I admired this law when I read it. Yes, I do apply it. Robert Greene said:
‘When you are trying to impress people with words, the more you say, the more
common you appear, and the less in control. Even when you are saying something
banal, it will seem original if you make it vague, open-ended, and sphinx like.
Powerful people impress and intimidate by saying less. The more you say, the
more likely you are to say something foolish.’’
For me, this law is powerful and it is the fact. Most
Holy books I’ve read even supports this simple fact of life-yes life issues.
Want to know rule number 5? Just scroll down.
LAW 5: SO MUCH DEPENDS ON REPUTATION---GUARD IT WITH YOUR
LIFE
Before I will state this law, may I ask you what reputation is? Yes, to you,
how would you define reputation?
I will be waiting at my own end to read your definition
or reputation. But see what Robert Greene said about this law.
‘Reputation is the cornerstone of power. Through
reputation alone you can intimidate and win; once it slips however, you are
vulnerable and you will be attacked on all sides. Make your reputation
unassailable. Always be alert to potential attacks and thwart them before they
happen. Meanwhile, learn to destroy your enemies by opening holes in their own
reputations. Then stand aside and let public opinion hang them.’
Boy! That’s
serious. Like Greene admitted in his book, he said that
in observing this law, you have to be careful so that it does not boomerang at
you. But do you know that most colleagues in your office are using this law
against you right now?
I leave you to do the thinking while we move to the next
law.
LAW 6: COURT ATTENTION AT ALL COST
‘Everything is judged by its appearance; what is unseen counts for nothing.
Never let yourself get lost in the crowd, then, or buried in oblivion. Stand
out. Be conspicuous, at all cost. Make yourself a magnet of attention by
appearing larger, more colorful, and more mysterious than the bland and timid
masses.’
That is how Robert Greene puts the 6th law of
power.
Don’t you think this law is more of a pretense than
reality? At least that is how I see it. However, since every man is entitled to
his own opinion, what do you think?
I will be waiting for your comment.
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Ok, let’s move on.
LAW 7: GET OTHERS TO DO THE WORK FOR YOU, BUT
ALWAYS TAKE THE CREDIT
In this law, Robert said, ‘Use
the wisdom, knowledge and legwork of other people to further your own cause.
Not only will such assistance save you valuable time and energy, it will give
you a godlike aura of efficiency and speed. In the end your helpers will be
forgotten and you will be remembered. Never do yourself what others can do for
you.’
Please, guys, can you
read that last sentence again---never do yourself what others can do for you.
When I applied it on
both subordinates and superiors, with them not knowing what I was doing, it
worked like magic.
Be honest though while applying this
rule. If it boomerangs, you are on your own. Do not say I didn’t warn you.
Are you ready for law
number 8? Then the law it is.
LAW 8: MAKE OTHER PEOPLE
COME TO YOU
This law is quite short. Greene said, ‘When you force
the other person to act, you are the one in control. It is always better to
make your opponent come to you, abandoning his own plans in the process. Lure
him with fabulous gains—then attack. You hold the cards.’
Don’t you think this is
wicked as a child of God? I think this is the subtle tactics most guys use on
frail girls, to lure them into what I don’t know. Do you know?(laughs).
Na wao!
Well, checkout the next
rule.
LAW 9: WIN THROUGH YOUR ACTIONS, NEVER
THROUGH ARGUMENTS
Mr. Robert Greene said that, ‘Any momentary triumph you
think you have gained through argument is really a Pyrrhic victory. The
resentment and ill will you stir up is stronger and lasts longer than any
momentary change of opinion. It is much more powerful to get others to agree
with you through your actions, without saying a word. Demonstrate, do not
explicate’
I leave the
high-sounding words for you to fathom their meanings. Notwithstanding, I think
this law says it all. Even in a husband/wife relationship, this law is
fundamentally true.
Do you have a contrary
view? Why, if I may ask? Let me see your reason please.
Wahoo! We’ve come this
far. If you have followed me all the way from law number one, I want to believe
you have taken some points you may want to use for personal reasons.
Well, let’s round off
for now with the 10th law of power according to Robert Greene.
LAW 10: INFECTION: AVOID THE UNHAPPY AND UNLUCKY
The law states that, ‘You can die from someone else’s
misery---emotional states are as infectious as diseases. You may feel you are
helping a drowning man but you only precipitating your own disaster. The
unfortunate sometimes draw misfortune on themselves; they will also draw it on
you. Associate with the happy and fortunate instead.’
Oops! That’s it for now.
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