The Art of Seduction Summary: Preface

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The Art of Seduction was written by Robert Greene. This chapter summary was written by Sam Fury.

When we hear the word seduction, we often think of it in a romantic or sexual manner. 

While that is a big part of it, the truth is that we all use seduction every day to change (or attempt to change) the opinions of others. 

Or at least we should…

Whether it is romance, marketing, politics, or getting your kids to eat their vegetables, the subtle art of seduction is usually much more effective than direct force.

Contents

The Seducer

People are trying to influence us all the time. For the most part, we automatically tune the noise out. But when it comes to love, we act differently. Being in love is like being under a spell. Instead of only thinking of ourselves, we think more about the one we love.

Seducers understand the power of love. They study what goes on in the mind of the person in love. They master it, and if they wish, they apply it to other parts of life. 

Just because you don’t want to be the next Casanova or Cleopatra doesn’t mean you should ignore the lessons contained in this book. 

The truth is, mastering the art of seduction can provide almost anything you want. This is true historically, and still holds true today.

Point of View

Seduction is a game of psychology. It doesn’t require physical improvement or a change in your fundamental character. 

What it does require is for you to change your point of view. You must learn to look at the world through the eyes of a seducer. In this way, every personal interaction is a potential seduction. 

Seduction still works in a non-sexual environment. You simply tone down the sexual element.

Desire and love are present in every social encounter. Yes, you can suppress it for professionalism, but don’t abolish it. Use it to your advantage.

Strategy

A seducer is a strategist. That is why the greatest seducers often rise to the top (such as Napoleon). 

Once you choose a target, you must first aim to understand his or her psychology. Then formulate your plan accordingly. Everyone is different. Identify and exploit your target’s weaknesses. 

First, penetrate their mind. Make them fantasize about you. Once that is done, it will be easy to lower their resistance and cause them to surrender physically as well.

This sounds like war, but it is the opposite. Seduction requires you to show your target how much you care. To do this, you must first see the world through their eyes. For this reason, a selfish and self-absorbed person will never be a good seducer.

Providing Pleasure

Pleasure is the feeling we get when we are taken past our normal limits. It is what happens when we get overwhelmed with positive feelings, either by another person or an experience. 

A seducer is a provider of pleasure. 

In order to provide it, you must learn to be sensitive to it. You must feel it yourself. When you feel pleasure, it is easier to infect others with it.

Life’s Theatre

Everyone has a role in life. Unfortunately, most people feel like they are constricted in their role. Not the seducer. The seducer is the actor. The one who can assume many roles. They enjoy the performance and will not let their identity get in the way. 

The way they dress, act, and speak, are all a little otherwordly. It’s not over the top, but it bends reality just enough to draw others in. When you are with a seducer, you are in a slightly different world, and that is very addictive.

The Game

The seducer is amoral. Life is a game to be played. Cheating is allowed, just don’t get caught.

Yes, seduction is a form of deception. But when it comes to pleasure, people want to be deceived. Whether they admit it or not, everyone loves being seduced. 

Adopt this playful philosophy and your path to becoming a great seducer will be easier than you think.

Two Elements

To become a great seducer you must first understand two elements.

The first one is yourself. You must discover what is naturally seductive about you. 

The second is your target. You must find out what actions will break through their defenses. 

Once you know these two things, you can use your natural seductive qualities (which you will learn how to improve in this book) to penetrate your target's natural weaknesses.

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