Power Laws 37–42
Laws 37–42 retold for kids as putting on a great show, blending in while keeping your own thoughts, staying calm in chaos, the cost of "free," carving your own path, and the courage to gently change a bully's tone.
Put on a great show, make it dazzle and pop, A wonderful spectacle makes everyone stop! Colors and music and things that surprise, Light up the world and light up their eyes. Think your own thoughts, let your mind wander free, But blend with the group like a fish in the sea! You don't have to share every thought in your head, Be kind to the room, read the feeling instead.
What is, is not always what is good, People don't always act the way they should! So learn how the world works, then choose your own way, Be wise AND be kind every single day!
When someone is grumpy and stirring up fuss, Stay cool as a cucumber, keep the calm hush! A calm little captain can steer through the storm, Keep steady and patient, stay gentle and warm. If something is free, take a pause and think twice, Not every free cookie is actually nice! Work hard for your treasures, earn your own way, The things that you've built are the ones that will stay.
What is, is not always what is good, People don't always act the way they should! So learn how the world works, then choose your own way, Be wise AND be kind every single day!
Make your own way, leave the old at the door, Carve out your own path, that's what you are for! A copy's a copy, but YOU are brand new, The world's never seen anybody like you. If there's a big bully leading the pack, One gentle "let's stop" can turn the group back! The leader sets tone, so if tone isn't kind, Speak up with your courage and shift every mind.
What is, is not always what is good, People don't always act the way they should! So learn how the world works, then choose your own way, Be wise AND be kind every single day!