The Laws Of Human Nature And The Negative Way Of Attraction
“The Laws of Human Nature” by popular author Robert Greene is the ultimate book on interpreting the human condition and its underlying principles. From the top-selling author of The 48 Laws of Power, bestselling author Robert Greene comes to you the ultimate new guide for millions of seekers of truth, understanding and control. Robert Greene writes about human nature as a system. The 48 Laws of Power is designed to teach you how to uncover the true power that lies inside of you, but first you must understand who you are. This powerful book explains the most important key to being successful – your inner self.
Many have tried to simplify the laws of human nature by saying that we are born with all the intentions of doing good, honest, truthful, kind, loving and so on. All of these things are true, and none of them are lies. It’s only human nature to make excuses, and it’s our natural defense against criticism or rejection. However, it’s much more than this. In The 48 Laws of Power, Greene says that all of the intentions we may have, our natural tendencies and behaviors, our true nature, are all clues to who we really are.
Robert Greene’s major premise in The 48 Laws of Power is that all of our patterns and instincts are clues to who we really are. He claims not only that we all have these secrets but also that almost all of the successful people in the world share some of the same secrets and habits. The key takeaway here is this: we all have the ability to understand the laws of human nature, but yet we ignore them at our own peril. For instance, many others might say that the key takeaway here is that there are no laws of love. This is true. However, it is also true that by doing the right things, by behaving properly in the moment, and by following our natural tendencies and emotions, then love can happen.
In The 48 Laws of Power, Greene claims to have the answers to every question that has ever perplexed and frustrated humankind. Everyone knows the basic tenet of human nature: we want to be loved. But deep down inside all of us is the yearning for more, the yearning for approval and the yearning for acceptance. This longing is the very basis of narcissistic rage and the source of all other vices, such as lying, theft, lying, betrayal, violence and anger. And these negative traits can be turned into positive habits through the process of using the laws of human nature.
The primary key takeaway for Greene is that love and approval are two sides of the same coin. And the way that each side of the coin functions is dependent upon the other side. Approval is the primary way that humans gain acceptance and love in their lives. The second way is by gaining the love and acceptance of another human being. While this may seem like circular logic, it makes sense when you examine the laws of human nature.
In The 48 laws of power, Greene gives us some important insights into the psychology of how the two sides of the coin fit together. We know that humans have a tendency to arrange their lives so that they can have the things they want. In a universe where nothing is ever free, we tend to want (and find the motivation to work hard to get) material possessions that allow us to enjoy more luxury, the better life, the security we seek, the security of never worrying about money problems again. The problem with this approach is that it doesn’t actually create happiness or fulfillment instead, it creates financial insecurity.
The second lesson of The 48 laws of power is that people seeking emotional fulfillment will prey on others who are seeking the same thing. Greed, according to the laws of human nature, tends to breed contempt and anger. Those who sow the seed of contempt and anger may not even be aware that what they are doing is wrong they may simply feel that they are entitled to get whatever they want no matter what the consequences may be. The result is that the seed of contempt and anger end up as enflaming resentments and eventual resentments that lead to hatred, violence and even tragedy. Those who are involved in the “narcissistic” behavior style, in other words those who are known as “deep narcissists,” will seek to exploit others in order to satisfy their own ego-level needs and feelings of inadequacy.
A better understanding of the laws of human nature will help all of us to be better friends and partners to one another. The selfless service that we render to one another by giving unconditional love, respect, support, and opportunities is the true essence of our existence as human beings regardless of what may be perceived externally. Those who are able to accept the positive laws of human nature and concentrate on the good things in life will find themselves enjoying the abundant life that life has to offer in abundance rather than being consumed by the bitter frustration of failing to meet someone’s expectations.