The newest piece in my "works that need remastering" series. This is a re-write on my piece "how to become Machiavellian."
Contents:
1.) Introduction
2.) The Vocational Toolbox: Necessary Skill Sets
2a.) Develop An Analytical Mind
2b.) Master Subtextual Communication
2c.) Become Eloquently Articulate
2d.) Emotional Intelligence & Infiltration
2e.) Cold Reading
2f.) Superficial Charm
3.) Concluding Statements: Misapplying The Laws
Introduction:
The focus of this piece is on the application of Machiavellian ideas contained within "The 48 Laws of Power." Numerous people have communicated to me how confounding they find Robert Greene's best-selling book despite how indisputably excellent it serves as an introduction to the world of Machiavellianism. It appears there is something of a disconnect between the reader's interest in the book and their ability to utilise the lessons taught within it. If one is to derive maximum benefit from the book and see tangible improvements in their life, the book and its tenets alone are not enough to bring about the outcomes enjoyed by competent Machiavellians. Certain skills must be learnt, methodologies must be developed and a deeper understanding must be obtained.
There are talents which need to be developed by the reader that are irrespective of the book. The book does not teach the importance of qualities which aid in and are fundamental to the successful execution of Machiavellian devices. These are qualities which are necessary, not supplementary. Should one wish to successfully implement the "laws of power" into the fabric of their social interactions, they will need to master said qualities. Having knowledge of the skill sets needed to be a fully competent Machiavellian is vital. Essentially, the scope of this article is to inform the wannabe Machiavellian of the skill sets necessary to successfully apply Machiavellian strategy on a day-to-day basis.
There is much profound information to be found within the depths of The 48 Laws of Power but the book lacks methodology and application. Consider The 48 Laws of Power to be a cookbook of manipulative devices, with the laws acting as the raw ingredients quintessential to the schemes of all great power games. Robert Greene gives you the ingredients necessary to achieve power, but he doesn't giving you a working blue print (or to keep with the analogy, a recipe.) The book does not educate you on becoming Machiavellian; instead, it matter-of-factly states how certain aspects of Machiavellianism work. It is in this sense that somebody alien to the purview of power, politics and manipulation is spectacularly introduced to an otherwise unfathomably unintelligible world.
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