The Law of Shortsightedness I can calculate the motion of bodies, but not the madness of people. – Isaac Newton There is an animal part of you that is highly tuned to the present – the latest news and trends, the opinions of people around you, or whatever is most dramatic. You should learn to … Read more
The Divide-And-Conquer Strategy In division there is weakness. The two things we take from this is to be wary of being divided ourselves as individuals, as groups, and to understand that the best way to fight an enemy is to divide them first. The Battle of Marathon In what was considered a defining war for … Read more
The Law of Covetousness Too much presence suffocates us, while a little absence sparks our interest. We want to possess what we do not have – the object of our fantasies. Create mystery around you to attract others to you. Dangle in front of them what they are missing, what they are forbidden to have, … Read more
The Law of Compulsive Behavior You should take the behavior of people seriously. If you see someone act in a peculiar way, do not turn a blind eye, but take note of their behavior – they are bound to repeat it. It is a mistake to think that people act randomly, or that their past … Read more
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is a classic by Stephan Covey that offers insights into productivity, teamwork, and self-management. Few books I can think of truly has the capacity to transform people the way this book does, not only because of the value of the ideas themselves, but because of the style in … Read more
Sometimes when I consider what tremendous consequences come from little things…. I am tempted to think…there are no little things. – Bruce Barton Renewal Suppose you were to come upon someone in the woods working feverishly to saw down a tree. “What are you doing?” you ask. “Can’t you see?” comes the impatient reply. “I’m … Read more
Synergy Synergy happens when the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. A man and a woman can create a child, a programmer and marketer can create a company, and basketball players can create a winning team through synergy. The problem is that life experiences teach us to have an aversion to synergy. … Read more
The Law of Role Playing People wear masks. Every person must adjust the way they behave to the circumstances they are and the audience they are speaking to. You cannot interact with your boss the same way you do with your wife. If each person was the same way with everyone, if they were 100% … Read more
The Law of Narcissism In this chapter, Greene tells us about the different types of narcissism that exist, and how to identify the chronic narcissists who will try to exploit you. First, it is important to acknowledge that narcissism is a quality we all share. After-all, we are social creatures, and earning the attention and … Read more
The Law of Irrationality “Trust your feelings!”—But feelings are nothing final or original; behind feelings there stand judgments and evaluations which we inherit in the form of . . . inclinations, aversions. . . . The inspiration born of a feeling is the grandchild of a judgment—and often of a false judgment!—and in any event … Read more