The 48 Laws of Power - Robert Greene. I began reading it with a "know your enemy" frame of mind, similar to why I read some Ayn Rand, hoping that I'd better understand why some people behave certain ways. As I got further into the book I began reflecting upon the past, becoming consciously aware of all the faux pas I've made over the years. I started identifying with all the honest, outspoken historical figures that would speak their mind and end up without a head. I used to pride myself on my honesty above all else way of life, thinking how virtuous it was to be like Socrates or Galileo. Now I realize that more often than not, I'd just seem like a dick, and probably wouldn't have a head if the guillotine were still in use. Now I put more energy into understanding others points of view, and understand others better as a result. Much of my old behavior was childish. Others that changed my way of thinking in some way or another: Rework, Getting Real, and the recent Reconsider post - DHH & Jason Fried:…
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