David Odubola
Bio
My articles are full of practical advice and relatable example stories. I believe that everyone has the power to change their lives, and I want to help people make that happen. I am currently working on the "48 laws of power ".
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The 20th Law of Power: Do Not Commit to Anyone
The 20th Law of Power: Do Not Commit to Anyone In his book "The 48 Laws of Power", Robert Greene writes that "the fool who always rushes to take sides is soon trapped." He argues that by remaining independent, you maintain control and can play people off of each other. This law is based on the principle of divide and conquer.
By David Odubola10 months ago in Motivation
Law 19: Know Who You're Dealing With—Do Not Offend the Wrong Person
Law 19: Know Who You're Dealing With—Do Not Offend the Wrong Person In the world of power, there are those who will forgive an offense and those who will never forget. It is important to know who you are dealing with before you make a move, lest you offend the wrong person and suffer the consequences.
By David Odubola10 months ago in Motivation
The 18th Law of Power: Do Not Build Fortresses to Protect Yourself—Isolation is Dangerous
The 18th Law of Power: Do Not Build Fortresses to Protect Yourself—Isolation is Dangerous In his book "The 48 Laws of Power", Robert Greene writes that "isolation is dangerous." He argues that those who isolate themselves from others cut themselves off from information and support, making them vulnerable to attack.
By David Odubola10 months ago in Motivation
Law 17: Keep Others in Suspended Terror: Cultivate an Air of Unpredictability
Law 17: Keep Others in Suspended Terror: Cultivate an Air of Unpredictability Introduction In the world of power, predictability is death. When people know what you're going to do, they can control you. But if you're unpredictable, they'll never know what to expect. This will keep them off-balance and make them afraid of you.
By David Odubola10 months ago in Motivation
Law 16: Use Absence to Increase Respect and Honor
Law 16: Use Absence to Increase Respect and Honor Introduction The 16th law of power in Robert Greene's book *The 48 Laws of Power* is "Use absence to increase respect and honor." This law states that the more present you are, the more common you appear. By creating an air of scarcity around yourself, you can increase your perceived value and make people more interested in you.
By David Odubola10 months ago in Motivation
Law 15: Crush Your Enemy Totally
Law 15: Crush Your Enemy Totally Introduction The 15th law of power from Robert Greene's book "The 48 Laws of Power" is "Crush Your Enemy Totally." This law states that if you defeat your enemy, you should not leave them any room to recover or seek revenge. If you do, they will eventually come back to haunt you.
By David Odubola10 months ago in Motivation
Law 14: Pose as a Friend, Work as a Spy
Law 14: Pose as a Friend, Work as a Spy This law states that in order to gain power, you must learn to gather information about your enemies and rivals. The best way to do this is to pose as a friend and gain their trust. Once you have their trust, you can then use the information you have gathered to your advantage.
By David Odubola11 months ago in Motivation
Law 13: When Asking for Help, Appeal to People's Self-Interest, Never to Their Mercy or Gratitude
Law 13: When Asking for Help, Appeal to People's Self-Interest, Never to Their Mercy or Gratitude In the book "The 48 Laws of Power", Robert Greene writes that "the most effective way to influence others is to appeal to their self-interest." This is especially true when you are asking for help. If you try to appeal to someone's mercy or gratitude, you are more likely to be met with resistance. Instead, focus on what the person can gain by helping you.
By David Odubola11 months ago in Motivation
Law 12: Use Selective Honesty and Generosity to Disarm Your Victim
Law 12: Use Selective Honesty and Generosity to Disarm Your Victim In the 48 Laws of Power, Robert Greene writes that one of the most effective ways to disarm your enemies is to be selective in your honesty and generosity. By giving them what they want, you can make them feel indebted to you, and they will be less likely to suspect your true motives.
By David Odubola11 months ago in Motivation
Law 11: Learn to Keep People Dependent on You
Law 11: Learn to Keep People Dependent on You The 11th law of power from Robert Greene's book "The 48 Laws of Power" is: "Learn to keep people dependent on you." This law is all about creating a situation where others need you in order to succeed. When people are dependent on you, they are more likely to do what you want, because they know that they will suffer if they don't.
By David Odubola11 months ago in Motivation
The 10th Law of Power: Infection: Avoid the Unhappy and the Unlucky
The 10th Law of Power: Infection: Avoid the Unhappy and the Unlucky In his book "The 48 Laws of Power", Robert Greene argues that the key to success in life is to understand and manipulate the laws of power. One of these laws is the law of infection, which states that you should avoid associating with unhappy and unlucky people.
By David Odubola11 months ago in Motivation
Law 9: Win Through your Actions, Never Through Your Argument
The 9th Law of Power: Win Through Your Actions, Never Through Argument In his book "The 48 Laws of Power", Robert Greene argues that the best way to win is to never argue. Instead, he suggests that you should let your actions speak for themselves. This is because argument is often counterproductive. It can create resentment and hostility, and it can make it difficult to build relationships.
By David Odubola11 months ago in Motivation
