Law 10 – Infections: Avoid the Unhappy and Unlucky
Publish date: January 12, 2022

Hey, poker playas!

For today, we would like to share an excerpt. This article is a free excerpt from the Shortform summary of “The 48 Laws of Power” by Robert Greene.

Times are tough and the future is uncertain. A lot of us are struggling to survive. But it does not mean we should wallow in sorrow. 

 

karma after all is a wheel, we reap what we sow. A lot of us feel that it is because of misfortune beyond our control that is why things are happening. but the truth is sometimes it is us who planted the seed.

That is why we are sharing with you some of the laws of power.

Overview of Law #10: Infection: Avoid the Unhappy and the Unlucky

People who are perpetually miserable spread misery like an infection, and they’ll drown you in it.

 if you associate with happy people, you’ll share in the good fortune they attract and spread. Seek them out. Infection: Avoid the unhappy and the unlucky.

Differentiating from those who are truly in need.

People who are hurt by circumstances beyond their control deserve sympathy and help. Yes, but what differentiates them from others is that there are people who bring unhappiness on themselves and spread it to those around them by their destructive acts and influence on others.

All of us have problems, that is a given fact. but how we act upon it also defines those who should be helped and those we should avoid.

Why negative people love to be negative

There are people who love to be negative. Understand it is because of their desire. This negativity also can hide. so be wary of it.

Some people love the negativity it is because they have something to blame. Especially in the poker scene, there are a to of players who would often say. if only they get a chance. but they have gained plenty of chances but have oftentimes wasted them.

There is a constant desire to make excuses in order not to ever excel. They could do better. but by having an excuse, The “pwede na yan” or “that is already okay”. Why do better if you can do it lazier and just make an excuse after.

Talent versus hard work

Talent will always shine no matter what. however. that is also why some people are having problems with talented people.

They envy them.

Hence there are those who work hard while there are those who would instead infect other people how sad their life is. 

Nowadays. untalented people just block talent which blocks progress. Hence having unhappy people in your life will drain you of your energy. 

be with people that pushed you up. now down!

There are people who attract happiness and spread it. Do everything you can to associate with these people, so you share in the positive vibes and good fortune they attract.

Happiness and success aren’t the only positive qualities you should seek out. Any positive quality of someone else — friendliness, charm, creativity, generosity, etc. — can infect you in a good way.

While the same is true with negative people. they attract negativity, envy, and shortcuts.

Find the people who really want to bring you up. especially in these times of uncertainty. We need all the positivity we can get. 

Stay safe poker playas!

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