10 LESSONS FROM THE BOOK LAWS OF HUMAN NATURE BY ROBERT GREENE

1. Self Sabotage Is More Common Than You Think. 

Break free of defeating patterns of behaviour by developing a positive attitude towards your situation. No matter how bad, you can always change it.

2. Learn To See Through The Masks People Are Wearing.

Not only will you be able to better understand them. You will also be able to present yourself optimally to the world.

3. Be Honest With Yourself About Your Own Character.

Come to terms with your negative traits, to better overcome them and leverage people who offset your weaknesses.

4. Take A Step Back Instead Of Always Reacting In The Moment.

Train yourself to always look at the bigger picture.

5. The Best Offense Is Indirect. 

Break through people's defenses by validating their self-opinion and aligning your ideas with it.

6. We Hide Our Greed, Anger, And Jealousy To Fit In And Be Likeable.

Learn to channel your negative energy in productive ways. You overcome your darkness by integrating it into your daily life.

7. Every Person Has Both Masculine And Feminine Energies.

Learn to embrace both to become a more balanced and effective individual.

8. Overcome Your Immediate Impulses By Finding Purpose.

With a strong why and reason to act, instant gratification will no longer rule you.

9. Choose Your Group.

It's difficult to resist their downward pull. Realize that some groups are better for you than others.

10. Think About Your Death.

It sounds paradoxical but thinking about death gives urgency and meaning to life.

Leverage an awareness of death to increase the quality of your life.