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List Price: $19.99 | | Publisher: HarperStudio
Salesrank: 749
Released: September 8, 2009 |
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| Media: Hardcover |
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Editorial Review:
In The 50th Law, hip hop and pop culture icon 50 Cent (aka Curtis Jackson) joins forces with Robert Greene, bestselling author of The 48 Laws of Power, to write a "bible" for success in life and work based on a single principle: fear nothing. With intimate stories from 50 Cent's life on the streets and in the boardroom as he rose to fame after the release of his album Get Rich or Die Tryin', as well as examples of others who have overcome adversity through understanding and practicing the 50th Law, this deeply inspirational book is perfect for entrepreneurs as well as anyone interested in the extraordinary life of Curtis Jackson.
The 50th Law Reviews:
the 50th law reviewed by someone who used to not care about 50 cent 
2009-11-26 - When I first read that Robert Greene would be working with 50 Cent, I immediately thought, of all people why 50 Cent? This stems from a huge subjective view of 50 Cent, mostly from what I gathered on MTV and other pop social media. Immediately I assumed he was a product that some marketing team dreamed up, an imitation of the hip-hop legends of old. 50 Cent has, as with any good public figure, a cult-like following of devotees and haters, people who would praise him no matter what, or lambast him on any thing he created. Whether you are one or the other, or completely indifferent, one thing you can't help but do is respect him by the time you finish this book.
The book serves as an autobiography of 50 Cent which is structured in a similar format to Robert Green's other books. It is what 48laws would have been, had Greene had the chance to collaborate with Napoleon or Machiavelli. The key difference being, Greene this time had direct access to the life of the individual playing the game.
The 50th Law, which is the books namesake, and the `law' analysed and deconstructed throughout the book, is based on a very Stoic/Buddhist philosophy, where nothing happens which is inherently good or bad, things happen and it's the persons reactions to these events which give people true power. Not a new philosophy by any means, but one that has become less accepted with every generation, causing a situation, as the book describes, where everything is taken personally and a subjective, narrow view of any situation is often taken.
50 Cent, without any formal philosophical education came to understand this idea himself. On the streets, he was forced to adapt and witness situations, many of us cannot fathom. Unlike many (read most), he developed the ability to remain objective, whatever the situation, and have the mindset to take the positive out of these situations.
As examples of this, the book calls up many black American icons as sources of inspiration and validation, people who stem from all walks of life, the likes of Miles Davis, Malcolm X and James Baldwin all have a say, and their own stories of hardship and persistence to interpret any situation as an opportunity are other examples of the 50th Law at work.
At its core however, the 50th Law addresses the fundamental issue, that the author's belief is the reason people lack drive, ambition and ability to succeed, is fear. Fear serves as a convenient escape for people to "not do", and the book attacks this concept via many trajectories. The book is littered with "Keys to Fearlessness" by various great thinkers throughout history, a literary method favoured by Robert Greene as well many comments by 50 Cent himself under the heading "The Fearless Approach". These are the gems, Greene alum's will fervently underline and memorize, which encapsulate the major concepts throughout the book.
The book makes several references to the current social construct, specifically our impatience, laziness and our tendency to take everything personally as mentioned earlier. This is a sense of social critique that is prevalent throughout the book, a way for the authors to vent their frustration at a society that wants it all but doesn't want to work for it. This probably stems from the constant annoyance many successful get, in the likes of people attributing said success to `being there at the right moment' rather than the immense dedication required. This book serves as a huge slap in the face for the believers of unchallenged fate, by people who believe choosing their fate.
Whether this book changes the way you think, or articulates your own thoughts in a way you couldn't, it serves a great guide on how to rise above the rest, to not let fear control your life, and to accept life through the eyes of someone always looking for more.
Very Informative and Interesting 
2009-11-24 - Im shocked there is not a load of negative reviews for this book. For, the fact that it happens to be written threw the eyes of Curtis Jackson alias 50 Cent by author Robert Greene. Probably the people who think so negative and give his albums 1 star reviews probably do not read anyways. "The 50th Law" I am in the process of reading at the moment happens to be a great informative novel. Explaining in numberous chapters different aspects and processes of business and day to day life opportunities. Advise readers on being a opportunist and grabbing challenges by the horns and not showing fear. Only making you stronger reguardless of the outcome you learn more than just staying neutral. How people think and react to situations. How to counteract curtain peoples intentions. No doubt this book I will read again after I complete it. Very informative and interesting to read how these two successful men think and hold nothing back for there readers.
Everything is in a state of flux; nothing is permanent
2009-11-22 - I own all previous Robert Greene books and while the 50th Law isn't like the previous ones as far as wide angles, it does have the depth you expect. It's not a how to manual but more of a new mindset manual, it takes all of concepts from the other 3 books and syntethizes them into 10 chapters or keys to cultivating fearlessness.
The biggest takeaway you will take from this book is that nothing is ever the same, you should expect the unexpected without fear and learn to mold your mind to adapt to any situation that presents itself.
Fear nothing.
50 Cent for the win!!!!
2009-11-22 - I really liked this book...It is 50% 50 Cent biography and 50% Robert Greene..If you like all the other Robert Greene books..You will like this one.... Same formula....Present a "law" and back it up with historical examples...It has a definite Machiavellianism feel to it...And..let's face it 50 Cent's story is pretty interesting too!!! If you like Fiddy and Robert Greene..Well..This is THE book for you...They "bible" look of the hardcover version is SWEET!!!!! Would make a great gift....
the 50th law
2009-11-12 - from the first page it took me!!! this book is a must have for anyone of any race!!
