My notes on everything psychology related.
Jung credited Freud for his discoveries in the field of neurosis but he was not without criticism for his former tutor. In Jung’s view, Freud cleared a lot of ground for future psychologists, but only as far as basic physiological concepts permitted. Psychology was viewed by Freud as an offshoot of the physiology of the … Read more
The Shadow True, whoever looks into the mirror of the water will see first of all his own face. Whoever goes to himself risks a confrontation with himself. The mirror does not flatter, it faithfully shows whatever looks into it; namely, the face we never show to the world because we cover it with the … Read more
The Collective Unconscious Your mind is made up of your conscious self and the unconscious. Your unconscious influences your thoughts and behavior without your conscious consent, it is the hand behind the curtain. But what is the unconscious? Jung diverged from the materialistic and restricted definition of unconsciousness that was the consensus among psychologists. He … Read more
The more you are needed by people, the more freedom and independence you have. In the Middle Ages, a mercenary soldier (condottiere) save the Italian town Siena from a foreign enemy. The citizens of Siena wanted to honor the soldier but could not think of an appropriate way. They thought of making him the ruler … Read more
Law 7: Get Others to do the work for you (The 48 Laws of Power) Use the wisdom, knowledge, and legwork of others to reach your goals. This will not only…
Hannibal Appearance is everything, don’t get lose in a crowd. If you don’t stand out, you are sure to disappear into obscurity. Appear larger, more colorful, and more mysterious by the timid and bland masses to get attention. Associate Your Name with the Sensational and the Scandalous Attract your attention to you at all costs, … Read more
Pinochet Kissinger Reunion Don’t trust friends, they are likely to betray you because they are predisposed to envy. Hire a former enemy, and he will be more loyal than a friend – he has more to prove. In the 9th century A.D, Michael III, a young man assumed the throne of the Byzantine empire. He … Read more
Habit 1: Be Proactive I know of no more encouraging fact than the unquestionable ability of man to elevate his life by conscious endeavor. – Henry David Thoreau Unless we think about how we see ourselves and others, we won’t understand how others see and feel about themselves and the world. The alternative is to project … Read more
Law 48: Assume Formlessness The final law in the book reminds us of the caveats of laws in general. There is no fixed law. There are guiding principles, but everything is susceptible to revision. And no strategy is invulnerable, thus it is important to be formless, to be able to adapt whatever pattern of behavior … Read more
Law 46: Never Appear too Perfect It is dangerous to appear better than others, it is especially dangerous to appear to have no faults. Envy creates secret enemies; it is wise to display defects and vices to deflect envy from others. Only the gods and the dead can get away with appearing perfect. A greedy … Read more