The 50th Law (with 50 Cent)

The Relentless Rebel:
At first glance such people can seem quite
exciting. They hate authority and love the underdog. Almost all of us
are secretly attracted to such an attitude; it appeals to the adolescent
within us, the desire to snub our nose at the teacher. They don’t

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recognize rules or precedents. Following conventions is for those who
are weak and stodgy. These types will often have a biting sense of
humor, which they might turn on you, but that is part of their
authenticity, their need to deflate everyone, or so you think. But if you
happen to associate with this type more closely, you will see that it is
something they cannot control; it is a compulsion to feel superior, not
some higher moral quality.
In their childhood a parent or father figure probably disappointed
them. They came to mistrust and hate all those in power. In the end,
they cannot accept any criticism from others because that reeks of
authority. They cannot ever be told what to do. Everything must be on
their terms. If you cross them in some way, you will be painted as the
oppressor and be the brunt of their vicious humor. They gain attention
with this rebel pose and soon become addicted to the attention. In the
end it is all about power—no one shall be above them, and anyone who
dares will pay the price. Look at their past history—they will tend to
split with people on very bad terms, made worse by their insults. Do
not be lured in by the hipness of their rebel pose. Such types are
eternally locked in adolescence, and to try work with them will prove
as productive as trying to lock horns with a sullen teenager.
The Personalizer:
These people seem so sensitive and thoughtful, a
rare and nice quality. They might seem a little sad, but sensitive people
can have it rough in life. You are often drawn in by this air of theirs,
and want to help. Also, they can appear quite intelligent, considerate,
and good to work with. What you come to realize later on is that their
sensitivity really only goes in one direction—inward. They are prone to
take everything that people say or do as personal. They tend to brood
over things for days, long after you have forgotten some innocuous
comment that they have taken personally. As children, they had a
gnawing feeling that they never got enough from their parents—love,
attention, material possessions. As they get older, everything tends to
remind them of what they didn’t get. They go through life resenting
this and wanting others to give them things without their having to
ask. They are constantly on guard—are you paying them attention, do
you respect them, are you giving them what they paid for? Being
somewhat irritable and touchy, they inevitably push people away,
which makes them even more sensitive. At some point they start to
have a look of perpetual disappointment.

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You will see in their life a pattern of many falling-outs with people,
but they will always see themselves as the wronged party. Do not ever
inadvertently insult such a type. They have a long memory and can
spend years getting back at you. If you can recognize the type early
enough, it’s better to avoid them, as they will inevitably make you feel
guilty for something.