Hot Girl Health

48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene

Hot Girls, this book is a bit controversial.  The first time I heard about it was from watching a video about why it was the number one banned prison book (at that time) and I was curious about what made it so. What about this book is so dangerous?

As a disclaimer, not every law is without its issues or usable for all situations and circumstances. This is mainly a book about how to maneuver around other people to get power, especially in controlled environments like work offices and prisons, and is NOT one size fits all.  Many of the laws are manipulative in nature (which is the point), but nonetheless it’s an interesting read on the psyche of people, and there are definitely some good gems and pots of advice that can be applied to your own life through many of these rules, with discernment. 

Most importantly, this is a book that makes you think about how you move in the world and what kind of people you surround yourself with.  Do you help yourself or sabotage yourself?

I’ve picked my top 5 Laws that I think many Hot Girls can learn from as life advice or use to their advantage.  

Ranked from 5 to my top Law

Number 5:

Law 21 – Play A Sucker to Catch A Sucker – Seem Dumber Than Your Mark

“…if you can make this iron rule work for you, it opens up all sorts of avenues of deception. Subliminally reassure people that they are more intelligent than you are, or even that you are a bit of a moron, and you can run rings around them. That feeling of intellectual superiority you give them will disarm their suspicion-muscles.”

“The easier they think it is to prey on you, the more easily you can turn the tables.”

Why this rule is important: This is a sneaky law. Hear me out, hot girls.  First and foremost, I believe wholeheartedly in women being smart, educated, forward thinkers, masters of their own fate.  I also believe in not letting yourself be degraded and standing up for yourself when the time is right, but that’s not the point of this law.

“Playing a sucker” can be invoked in many different circumstances: for safety (disarming the enemy with a false perception of yourself), to learn information (by seeming like you don’t understand or are harmless to even be privy to that information, let alone use it to your advantage), to escape by being unsuspecting (which “dumb” people are seen as), to gain trust (by being unassuming), and any circumstance you don’t want to show all your cards yet.

When someone thinks they are smarter than you, their own ego boost can blind them or make their defenses fall. This is an especially strategic and intentional law, but when used correctly it can be a valuable secret tool in a girl’s powerful arsenal.

Number 4:

Law 16 – Use Absence to Increase Respect and Honor

“A strong presence will draw power and attention to you – you shine more brightly than those around you.  But … too much pressure creates the opposite effect:  The more you are seen and heard from, the more your value degrades.  You become a habit.”

“The moment you allow yourself to be treated like anyone else, it is too late-you are swallowed and digested.”

“There always comes a moment when those in power overstay their welcome.  We have grown tired of them, lost respect for them; we see them as no different from the rest of mankind …. There is an art to knowing when to retire.  If it is done right, you regain the respect you had lost, and retain a part of your power.”

Why this rule is important: Girls, it’s okay to be unavailable.  When you do intentionally engage with someone, make sure they are giving you the same level of engagement back, and don’t delude yourself. If you are always giving one-sidedly and the other person always accepts, because why not?, that’s when you become a habit and become used. 

This law is important to me because I often see girls who want to be there for someone so badly, even at the detriment of themselves.  Trapped in one-sided relationships begging for affection. Or they are scared that if the attention is turned away from them too long, they’ll be forgotten.  And that isn’t true.  Having a little scarcity can actually deepen your bond with that person, if it’s real.  Otherwise, use that time to open your eyes to the truth. Know your worth.

Number 3:

Law 3 – Conceal Your Intentions 

“Keep people off-balance and in the dark by never revealing the purpose behind your actions.  If they have no clue what you are up to, they cannot prepare a defense.”

“Master the art and you will always have the upper hand.  Basic to an ability to conceal one’s intentions is a simple truth about human nature:  Our first instinct is to always trust appearances.” 

Why this rule is important: The biggest reason to conceal your intentions is protection.  Protection from being sabotaged, stopped, and/or blocked against your goals. 

There’s so many reasons to move in silence. When people don’t know your next move, they can’t derail you out of spite, jealousy, greed, misery, or any justification they’ve made up in their head or try to take what you want for themselves first.

The people who are the most likely to be plotting behind your back are not always an enemy either, the ones that are closest to you have the easiest access to you and watch you shine the most. Others being privy to your goals and what you want for yourself can invite unpredictable feelings and have unexpected consequences.

Speaking of feelings you can’t predict, brings me to my next law…

Number 2:

Law 46 – Never Appear Too Perfect

“Envy creates silent enemies.  It is smart to occasionally display defects, and admit to harmless vices, in order to deflect envy and appear more human and approachable.  Only gods and the dead can seem perfect with impunity.  Let envy turn inward and it poisons the soul; expect it outward and it can move you to greater heights.”

Why this rule is important: ENVY IS DANGEROUS.  Much like Law 3, safety is the biggest concern here. People have been killed over jealousy.  I touched base on why you don’t want to court envy to yourself before, but it’s a topic that can be explored deeper.  One of the quotes in this chapter, is my favorite in the entire book: “Only gods and the dead can seem perfect with impunity.” 

When people perceive someone as “perfect”, whether based in reality or not, or more simply having things that they don’t, they will try to drag you down too.  Or take over.  Don’t let this be you.  Be self aware, don’t ignore the signs or the energy, and escape at the first sign of jealousy.

Again, it’s not always some secret villain, sometimes it is the girl that wants to be you, but it can also be a “friend”, spouse, co-worker, follower or whoever. There are a lot of factors that lead to people feeling inadequate and making it your problem. Protect yourself. People can’t hide it, you just have to be paying attention, trusting your gut, and taking it to heart.

And finally…

NUMBER 1:

Law 10 – Avoid the Unhappy and Unlucky

“You can die from someone else’s misery – emotional states are as infectious as diseases.”

“There are others who are born to misfortune or unhappiness, but (those) who draw it upon themselves by their destructive actions and unsettling effect on others.”

“The risk of associating with infectors is that you will waste valuable time and energy trying to free yourself.  Never underestimate the dangers of infection.”

Why this rule is my number one:  Hot girls, I believe in this rule so thoroughly!  Other people’s misery can infect and ruin you!  If you’ve read my 9 Hot Girl Self Esteem Tips, avoiding negative energy and protecting your inner peace go hand in hand with this.  

Have you ever met someone who is miserable no matter what?  No matter what you say to them or how you try to help them, it’s an endless pity party? Where if you offer them a solution, they’ll just make excuses or hem and haw on why they can’t or won’t? The run around is an indicator that they don’t want to be helped or aren’t ready to change.  Some people are content in their misery so they can complain to an echo chamber.  Misery can be more comfortable than happiness, if it’s what they are used to.  

Avoid these people.  Their misery will affect your sense of self, your goals, self esteem, and your mind.  They’ll drag you down into the abyss with them and be happy to do so until you’re just like them.  

And if you think you are one of these people, want better for yourself.  There are factors at play in life beyond your control, for everyone, but harping on them won’t help you all the same.  You can only go up if you want to go up, acknowledging that is the first step.

And that’s it. I have a few honorable mentions and some laws that I think are very observable in the world, but these were the 5 that I feel have a message that needs to be told. I love analyzing patterns in nature and in people, and this book is excellent for that. It’s also good to know some of these laws so if you are ever in a circumstance that calls for it, you can identify what’s going on and how to act according to your benefit. And again, it’s all in good fun and protection, knowledge is power!

Thank you for reading!!!