Law 1: Robert Greene 48 Laws Of Power

Law 1: Never Outshine the Master

This law changed my life.

I struggled in my high-tech career back when I was a computer engineer.

I was not getting promoted even after working hard in the company. I was getting mad and frustrated until I came across this book.

The first law blew my mind. I realised I was blatantly going against it all the time:

• I was constantly trying to outshine my boss.
• I would tell him when he was wrong.
• I would show him and my VP why my ideas were amazing.
• I was constantly trying to prove how amazing and how smart I was.

But as soon as I read Law 1, I started changing my ways:

• I decided never to try to prove how smart and talented I was.
• I stopped trying to prove why I was right and they were wrong, even if that was the case.
• I stopped trying to impress my boss or my VP.

Within 3 months, I got promoted. It was shocking.

Here’s why this law works:

• The people above you want to appear smarter and more talented than you.
• When you show off how good you are, others tend to feel insecure. They start to resent and envy you.
• These people don’t want you to grow and threaten them.

The superiority of a subordinate over his superiors can be fatal for the subordinate. Keep this law in mind.