The 50th Law
Product Type: Book
Product Price: $19.99
Manufacturer: Harper
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Description
A hip hop icon joins forces with the best-selling author of The 48 Laws of Power to write a bible for success in life and work living by one simple principle: fear nothing.
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Rating: 4 / 5
Date: 2010-08-30
Summary: "The mean streets meet self-help"
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R18TPC9TWGBG6J My video review of The 50th Law. A new take on self-help and a worthwhile read.
Rating: 2 / 5
Date: 2010-08-09
Summary: "The 50thLaw"
Every one was nice, but my son never received the book. It didn't have a receipt.
I asked again to have it delivered again. No money has been refunded.
Thanks, Deborah
Rating: 3 / 5
Date: 2010-08-02
Summary: "Robert Greene didn't need 50 cent"
Robert Greene provides many inspiring anecdotes and quotations from different historical eras. His original work on "fearing nothing" is solid, if a bit repetitive. My major problem is why he felt the need to collaborate with 50 cent. 50 cent's main claims to fame are being a drug dealer and recording rap "music." The parts where Greene writes about 50 cents success in drugdealing and hustling feel forced and awkward. What he should have done was collaborate with some one came came out of the ghetto, excelled in school, became a Navy Seal, and then an entrepreneur. I'm sure there are many people of 50 cent's background who could claim this type of success(and doing this in the ghetto requires a lot of hustling and fearlessness). Nevertheless, I think Mr. Greene has chosen an important topic to write about and his information will help many. The real book on overcoming fear has yet to be written. It needs to offer concrete steps on how to become an entrepreneur, complete an ironman triathlon, or do other big things, not just a general philosophy.
Rating: 5 / 5
Date: 2010-07-12
Summary: "1 of 50's best collabo's!!!"
I've recently started a part time business venture. Not really putting my all into it because of fear and lame excuses. This book puts into perspective the reality of my personal situation, to which I think most people can relate to. Hate my JOB and found something I am passionate about and have an opportunity to make my goals come true, but there is risk involved (of course). It's gonna take hard work and some faith in myself but after reading this book and realizing I have very few obstacles in my way except my own fear:) I am going to pursue my passion full time, quit my JOB , and move forward without fear and with this book at my side. It gives great insight into the challenges of some great historical figures as well as 50's personal trials and tribulations. You don't need to grow up in south side Jamaica queens to muster what it takes to accomplish great things. YOU just need to lose the fear and embrace life for what it is... a short time on this rock. Embrace death as it is inevitable and bide your time on earth wisely. Great book I'm recommending it to all my friends and colleagues.
Rating: 5 / 5
Date: 2010-06-29
Summary: "Intellect is on Nitric Oxide"
Started reading this book 3 days ago, and believe me, this book gets your intellect all fired up to look through the fog, which clouds your mind.. FEAR NOTHING. My city, Mumbai, had been called the "Boot Camp of business", where the system operates against you, due to the sheer scale of corruption,population and competition, (mind you I am not complaining) similar to the way Southside has been described in the 80's for a guy like 50. Having said that I do find a lot of subtle undertones to the teachings of J Krishnamurthi, especially Chapter 1 on perception..Coincidentally Rubin "Hurricane" Carter whose life has been referred to briefly in this book, was also inspired by the philosophy of J. Krishnamurthi. In fact listening to any of 50 Cents's music now, feels liberating.