The 48 Laws of Power

"It creates lonly sociopaths who wonder why they have to pay for elder care." Is how my sister described this book and I have to say I agree. In the prologue the author claims everyone is playing these power games, especially anyone who states they aren't, thus creating what seems a logical fallacy. Im now 15% in and thus far most of the advice is to lie, steal, betray your friends, befriend your enemies, and then betray them too. I plan to continue listening, but only because some of the most despicable people I have known employ these tactics so it seems wise to know how to spot them. It is also worth noting that the author seems to define "Power" as the ability to manipulate other people. In summary, this book is excellent for people who want to live a sad lonly life, for people who want to lick the boots of those in leadership roles, and who believe everyone is out to get them and whatever "power" they think this book will grant them.

I am a highly trained clinical psychologist, so I am an expert in communication between people. and even after 35 years of clinical practice, I learned so much from this book about human behavior, I absolutely could not put it. not only could I apply the principles in the book to treating my patients, I could actually quickly see how I could apply it to my own life. Boy did I ever see the mistakes I made in life, LOL! I wish somebody had given me this book before I served a single day as a young assistant professor, a seducer, a husband and father. My recommendation is simple - get this book now!

Be sure to take notes to be able to fully digest the lessons in this book. You will see which lectures best apply to you but it's still worth a full read through. A good investment for those looking for more control within their lives.