If you're coming from Pt.1 of the only guide you need to charm, seduce or outsmart your opponents in daily life.
Here are the rest of the Laws by Robert Greene for you.
25. Re-Create Yourself
Don't let anyone tell you who you are. Work on yourself into a character of power.
26. Keep your hands clean
Hide your mistakes, keep a scapegoat to take the blame instead.
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27. Form a cult
If you want a following, you'll need to turn into someone people believe in. Like God! Follow these steps:
- Keep your words vague & simple but full of promises.
- Focus on enthusiasm, not intellectual & rational
- Hide your sources of income
- Create an us-vs-them dynamic
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28. Act boldly
If you're too afraid, you'll make more mistakes that will bring down you. So, practice being bold!
29. Plan all the way to the end
Think through every aspect that can keep you from your end goals. You will be ready to deal with any unexpected scenes in the future.
30. Make your accomplishments seem effortless
Hide the tricks you used to become successful. People will be more curious & impressed when you're mysterious.
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31. Control the options: Get the others to play with the cards you deal
Let others think that they are in charge. Yet, the real puppet master is - YOU!
32. Play into people's fantasies
Find out what others fantasize about secretly. They will flock to you if you can fulfill their wildest dreams.
33. Discover each man's thumbscrew
Find out your opponent's insecurities, untamed emotions, or guilty pleasures.
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34. Be royal in your own fashion: Act like a king (or queen) to be treated like one
You're confident, respected & dignified! So, carry yourself that way.
35. Master the art of timing
Learn to strike when the timing is right. Don't do things in a rush. Be patient and take your time to look at the bigger picture.
36. Disdain things you cannot have: Ignoring them is the best revenge
Give less attention to things that irritate you. Don't acknowledge your enemy & make them important.
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37. Create compelling spectacles
Use grand words and visual gestures to your advantage. People will be too mesmerized by you.
38. Think as you like, but behave like others
Blend in with the crowd & hide your true feelings. You'll be left alone to express your true beliefs without being judged.
39. Stir up waters to catch fish
Stay calm when playing with your opponents. The angrier they get, the more ridiculous they will look!
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40. Despise the free lunch
Don't trust free stuff. There's usually a huge psychological price to it. Pay instead so you don't have to be indebted to someone forever. Money is the biggest sign of power!
41. Avoid stepping into a great man's shoes
No need to follow in the footsteps of those who were there before you. Make a name and identity for yourself instead.
42. Strike the shepherd, and the sheep will scatter
Root out the trouble & cut off his or her influence before it multiplies. The individual is the one who controls the group under disguised actions.
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43. Work on the hearts and minds of others
Seduce others to act the way you want without you having to ask them. Play with their emotions & bend their mind to be loyal to you.
44. Disarm and infuriate with the mirror effect
Do exactly what your opponent does. Make them believe you share their values.
45. Preach the need for change, but never reform
Respect the way people have been living. When you want to change things around, do it little by little.
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46. Never appear too perfect
Don't make anyone jealous of your perfect self. Focus on being powerful but not flawless.
47. Don't go past the mark you aimed for: In victory, learn when to stop
Don't be too overconfident & get ahead of yourself. The moment that you're successful is when you're most vulnerable. So, once you have reached your goal, STOP!
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48. Assume formlessness
Be flexible to adapt to any kind of setting! You'll protect yourself from the constantly shifting reality.
Practice these rules & you'll be more powerful as a person.
