The newest piece in my "works that need remastering" series. This is a re-write on my piece "how to become Machiavellian."

Link: http://illimitablemen.com/2014/04/25/how-to-apply-the-48-laws-of-power/

Opening Excerpt:

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.

Significant Changes:

So what's new? What are the changes between the original and the new piece?

  • Around 600~ additional words.

  • It has been condensed into sections, like a mini-book. So although it's a lot longer than the original piece it's easy to find the last part you were reading after an interlude due to the frequency of the headings. You don't have to read it all at once, it should be treated as a very short book in and of itself.

  • The grammar is a lot better, it flows better. I'm not actually capable of making my work grammar perfect, but if you possess the sufficient vocabulary you should not struggle to read it.

Link: http://illimitablemen.com/2014/04/25/how-to-apply-the-48-laws-of-power/