Pimpology: The 48 Laws of the Game |  | Author: Pimpin' Ken Creator: Karen Hunter Publisher: Gallery Category: Book
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Product Description The names change, but the game remains the same.The pimp has reached nearly mythical status. We are fascinated by the question of how a guy from the ghetto with no startup capital and no credit -- nothing but the words out of his mouth -- comes not only to have a stable of sexy women who consider him "their man," but to drive a Rolls, sport diamonds, and wear custom suits and alligator shoes from Italy. His secret is to follow the "unwritten rules of the game" -- a set of regulations handed down orally from older, wiser macks -- which give him superhuman powers of charm, psychological manipulation, and persuasion. In Pimpology, star of the documentaries Pimps Up, Ho's Down and American Pimp and Annual Players Ball Mack of the Year winner Ken Ivy pulls a square's coat on the unwritten rules that took him from the ghetto streets to the executive suites. Ken's lessons will serve any person in any interaction: Whether at work, in relationships, or among friends, somebody's got to be on top. To be the one with the upper hand, you've got to have good game, and good game starts with knowing the rules. If you want the money, power, and respect you dream of, you can't just "pimp your ride," you need to pimp your whole life. And unless you've seen Ray Charles leading Stevie Wonder somewhere, you need Ken's guidelines to do it. They'll reach out and touch you like AT&T and bring good things to life like GE. Then you can be the boss with the hot sauce who gets it all like Monty Hall.
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Don't buy this book!!!!! July 22, 2007 A. Yarbrough (Ohio) 9 out of 9 found this review helpful
This book has alot of game in it. Not just for pimping, but also for everyday life. That was one of the things I apprecaited about the book; The laws begin in pimpish examples ,but ends in real world examples. Every law in the book is as relevant as anything in Think grow rich, The 7 habits, Law of success and the alike. Don't buy this book. Be "pimpish about it - have someone buy it for you!
Interesting and Inspirational July 24, 2007 Pamela P (washington dc) 11 out of 12 found this review helpful
This book has all of the elements that make a great book. Its rare that Ive read a book in its entirety in the same day. The author has a way of bringing certain events to life to keep the reader interested. I like the fact that the 48 laws can be applied to ones daily life as well as business endeavors. And, surprisingly, I found this book to be just as inspirational as some of Donald Trumps books. Its great reading for adults of any age and from all walks of life. 5 stars.
LIFE LESSONS August 23, 2007 D. Ellis 10 out of 11 found this review helpful
This book shows how the pimp game is a metaphor for life. Either you're giving orders or you're taking them. Good book.
More than Meets the Eye Philosophically August 26, 2008 Minister 8-Ball (Albany, NY) 6 out of 6 found this review helpful
After reading PIMPOLOGY, I would place it in the same category as Niccolo Machiavelli's THE PRINCE. Like he states in the book, he is NOT promoting the trafficking of flesh. However, he does give a lesson about human nature. When I read it, there were experiences he's had that I witnessed from my college coaches, former bosses and other characters in business. Just because his background deals with pimping at a street level, I'll go to what he states in the last chapter. He states that the oldest pimp game on Earth is the same as what builds nations: the control of money and people to achieve an objective or series of objectives.
It's really a book about power and how it's used as a means to an end. Besides, it may help the reader recognize when a "pimp" game is being run on them and devise a counterattack to the game.
Great Quick Read October 18, 2007 James L. Wilson (California) 11 out of 13 found this review helpful
Great book. Pimpolgy 101, does not promote pimping, just the pimp Mentality. It gives readers rules, and then accounts of those rules that Pimp Ken has gone though in his life, and the lessons learn. It is a great book on how to seize the moment in life, and become a "Go Getta." Only con i have is it is a quick read, But every interesting. i read the whole book in about two days. I recommend any business minded person to pick up this book.
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