I am a man of a few words, laconic in my conversations with most people. If something bothers me, I usually confide only in very few people or I have a diary (I've practically finished writing three books about things that I have 'realized' over the past few years!). But the fact that that circle got smaller really shattered me. It took me sometime to understand how naive I was about the way people behave.
Law 1: All's fair in love and war. Yes, it is. Being the nice guy in love or war won't give you anything, but a bruised ego and broken pride.
Law 2: Love all, trust few. I had never understood what Shakespeare meant by saying this. But now I have. It's sad how you make fewer real friends as you grow up. The competitive spirit, the need to be better than everyone else has heated up so much so that no one cares about anyone else, but themselves. So follow the crowd and don't be caught off guard next time.
Law 3: The prettier the chick, the greater you're screwed. I've believed in this for a long time. But recently, I decided to take this law down for a bit coz I thought it was a bit too cynical and lacked primary experiences. Well, now I have enough experience and am convinced that this should be the Eleventh Commandment in the BroBible. Even though the path of being screwed may be different for different bros, the end result is the same.
Law 4: Make sure that you're a priority rather than an option. Unless you're absolutely sure that you're not just another option, you're entitled to expand your portfolios too. Make sure you make the portfolios evident through subtle references.
Law 5: References to how cute you are, how smart you are or how talented you are meant to lower your guard. Yes, it is. It might seem as an obvious thing. But whether you like to admit or not, it works like a charm on you. So, be aware the next time.
I am sure I know more...will update it as soon as I remember them...
