The Laws of Human Nature in English

Acknowledgments

Acknowledgments First and foremost, I would like to thank Anna Biller for her assistance on so many aspects of this book—including her deft editing, the endless insightful ideas she supplied me during our discussions, and all the love and support during the writing.

Meditate on Our Common Mortality

Meditate on Our Common Mortality The Law of Death Denial Most of us spend our lives avoiding the thought of death. Instead, the inevitability of death should be continually on our minds. Understanding the shortness of life fills us with a sense of purpose and urgency to realize our goals.

Seize the Historical Moment

Seize the Historical Moment The Law of Generational Myopia You are born into a generation that defines who you are more than you can imagine.

See the Hostility Behind the Friendly Facade

See the Hostility Behind the Friendly Facade The Law of Aggression On the surface, the people around you appear so polite and civilized. But beneath the mask, they are all inevitably dealing with frustrations

Make Them Want to Follow You

Make Them Want to Follow You The Law of Fickleness Although styles of leadership change with the times, one constant remains: people are always ambivalent about those in power.