What would Machiavelli read? Hence, I set some time apart, for you, my magnificent reader, and compiled the most comprehensive book list about power and money, as a token of gratitude for your praise and support. So what are the best books on war, philosophy, mindset, success and darker topics like influencing and manipulation, PR & propaganda, ancient classics and modern works that perfectly fit the spirit of this blog. Let me start by talking a little about how to read. All of you are probably now asking themselves what I might be talking about, but I can assure you that most people are extremely ineffective readers and I want to provide you with an excellent toolset for improvement. The modern prince reads as much as possible. He knows that not moving forwards equals moving back. In our modern world, we can not opt out of the game of power and neither out of the game of self- improvement. To stay competitive one must adhere to Darwin’s studies that state that not the strongest animal survives, but the most adaptable. You want to start reading as much as possible, then rereading important parts, because knowledge and theory. The act of reading alone can never change a man if his mind is not prepared for the change. But it is a good start. The acquisition of knowledge to the mind is what the barbell is to the body. Now I do not believe that knowledge is power, this statement is absurd, but knowledge is potential power; and reading alone has the power to hone your mind and allows you to make better judgement calls. A good portion of instinct and analytical talent is the bare minimum, combined with perpetual practice. You can not acquire those skills via reading but rather need to put yourself in real- life situations time and time again. Never make the mistake of becoming a. Now I do not believe that knowledge is power, this statement is absurd, but knowledge is potential power; and reading alone has the power to hone your mind and allows you to make better judgement calls. A good portion of instinct and analytical talent is the bare minimum, combined with perpetual practice. You can not acquire those skills via reading but rather need to put yourself in real- life situations time and time again. Never make the mistake of becoming a book- worm who knows everything but applies nothing. Success is not a choice, it is the logical consequence of knowledge, a burning desire and hard work. The Machiavellian Way of Reading Books. I aim to read or reread at least one book every 1. The technique that allows me to make the most of both the book and my time involves the following steps: The first step would be observation. Strategy (from Greek Getting a feeling for it, by doing a little research and quickly skimming them from cover to cover. So we can say: reading chapters, headlines, summaries, reviews. Next I read the book from start to finish (or abandon it in rare cases) and take notes. I write them down into a little notebook or into a MS Word document. I try to make my notes as concise as possible, because nothing is more frustrating than having a great idea of how to use/integrate new found wisdom, forgetting about it and the idea vanishing. Sometimes no book or laptop is available and in such a case I always use a post- it notes to mark the site and put the words onto paper as soon as I am home. If I happen to come across especially valuable information or didn’t understand something I reread the parts right after I am done with the book. I may decide to reread the book as a whole, around 3- 4 weeks after my first read- through, if I deem it to be a good use of my time. Unless I can not get hold of a physical copy of a book, I never read e. Books. You would never consider drinking a fine Champagne out of a cardboard cup, so why would you read great books on such an abomination of a device. Studies have shown that you retain information a little better when reading actual books and you are able to read them 2. The Top 50 greatest nonfiction books of all time determined by 107 lists and articles from various critics, authors and experts. Philosophy on the Wikipedia for Schools. One debate that has commanded the attention of ethicists in the modern era has been between consequentialism (actions are. While e. Books are a convenient way of reading, nothing trumps real books. The library of a man says a lot about him, and nobody who visits your home is ever going to inquire about the number or quality of books you have on your e- reader. Also highly doubtable that they will want to take a closer look and browse your “library” in these cases. If you library is a desolate space it is your objective to fill it with ancient thinkers who will accompany you on your path. Best Books on Power & Life – Top 2. The Top 2. 0 Books for the Modern Machiavelli. Read these books and they are guaranteed to change your life to the better. Like the books in this list, they, as well as your mind, need to be open in order to get a grasp of the art of power and the games people play. In no particular order. Best Books on Charisma, Social Skills & Seduction. This book makes it into my Top 3 and is a must read for everyone, no exceptions. The tactics found within seem like common sense or even strike some people as “weak” or “beta”, but those people lack the intelligence and/or logical capacity required to see the genius behind the concepts of this timeless classic. Do you know the Manson Family? Charlie used this book to charm his followers and to found his own cult. An easy & quick but highly efficient read. What is the best book on Public Speeching & Personal Branding? You are looking at it. It also gives great hacks for giving speeches and making a great impression. Together with “Propaganda” (see below) this has to be one of the best books on PR. Roger Ailes is one of the highest decorated speeching coaches and if you are looking to improve your communication skills, this is one of the best books on communications. Robert Greene ladies and gentlemen. Enthralling writing style, history lessons, charisma & seduction techniques of the biggest charmers to ever live on our planet. Do not make the mistake of confusing this masterpiece with a Pickup Artist mambo jumbo, it is much more than that. He digs deep into the psyche of human beings and how people use manipulation to achieve their goals in life & love. Want a shorter summary or refresher? Get the concise version. Best Books on Psychology & Manipulation. Hands down the best book on Body Language. A science based, no bullshit approach to the topic, backed by many examples and pictures to properly understand the dynamics behind body movements. We learn how to detect our own body language missteps and also why Hitler liked to cover his crown jewels with his hat, as well as cultural differences. Also referred to as the Sales Bible. A must read not only for every sales person, but everyone who has to deal with people. His six main influence factors are easy to grasp and apply, and he teaches you how to defend yourself against the major manipulation attempts people fall victim to. If you would like a more extensive version, in the style of a university course (even comes with assignments and homework) get this version instead. This has to be the most influential works on influence & manipulation. Berne exposed the games people play, why they do it and how we are manipulated by others. Business, marriage, sports, everything is covered in this best seller. This is a book that you need to read sooner rather than later. The Propaganda Bible by the founder of Public Relations. This was the favourite book of Reichspropagandaminister Joseph Goebbels and might have played a big role in the holocaust. Ironically “Propaganda” was written by a Viennese jew, cousin of Sigmund Freud, who emigrated to the United States. I love it, easy but eye- opening read, get this! Books similar to the 4. Laws of Power – Power, Strategy & War. The Prince or The Art of Power. How to acquire and secure power in every human interaction imaginable. The most influential work ever written on Power dynamics, be it in politics, business or religion. It is a quick and easy read and offers an artfully crafted insight into Realpolitik and the origin of Machiavellianism. Easily translated into real life and not only the most powerful work on leadership & taking action but one of the best self- help books to ever be written. My favourite translation would probably be the one by Mr. Connell. No introduction needed, check out The 4. Laws of Power summary & review and make sure that you read the book. Don’t be lazy and read the concise version but instead, get the real thing. All warfare is based on deception. And all modern warfare is based on The Art of War. Easy read with interesting history lessons and battle tactics that are used by the biggest players in modern business and politics. I actually recommend this premium version filled with real life examples that are easily translated to our lives. This is THE book on warfare, named in one sentence with “The Art of War” by Sun Tzu. Clausewitz never was a great general but a great military philosopher and the book oozes of wisdom. To be honest, I struggled a little with the first couple of chapters (Clausewitz is too overtly Prussian), but once I got into it, I had a hard time putting the book down. Required reading in every military school around the globe. This book is neither an easy nor a short read, but who said that things would be easy? If you are looking for the best book on war, you are looking at it. If the 4. 8 Laws of Power was written as a maxims book, this is how it would look like. Evil tongues say that the 4. If you read this book you will know why. Short but very sophisticated, it makes for the perfect bed or toilet literature. Read a couple of his maxims and reflect on them. An unknown gem that could also be titled “The 8. Laws of Power”. The author, a professor who dedicated his life to researching the acquisition and utilisation of power. Siu possesses excellent writing skills, using a lot of big words and complex sentences, often found in academic papers, without the dryness associated with academic writing.
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