Codie Sanchez said understanding power is about learning to see its patterns and applying them, reflecting on insights from Robert Greene’s influential work in a blog post.
“Power can be predictable, and that means it can be played,” Sanchez wrote in the post, sharing her key lessons from a recent conversation with Greene, author of The 48 Laws of Power.
Sanchez emphasized that Greene’s frameworks reveal power is not random or unattainable, but rather governed by repeatable principles. She noted that by studying these laws, individuals can better understand influence, negotiation, and the human dynamics at play in both business and life.
She also explained that Greene believes people who avoid power or pretend it doesn’t matter are often the most controlled by it. Sanchez echoed this, adding that awareness and study can help people navigate power ethically, rather than be passively shaped by it.
Codie Sanchez is an entrepreneur, investor, and founder of Contrarian Thinking, where she teaches financial freedom strategies, often focusing on acquiring small businesses and building personal wealth through unconventional paths.
