The Daily Stoic Robert Greene on the Power of Daily Practice | You Have To See Both
Robert Greene, bestselling author known for works like The 48 Laws of Power, joins the discussion to delve into his new book, The Daily Laws. He shares insights on the transformative power of daily practices and the importance of resilience in personal growth. Greene emphasizes the need for courage in a conformist society and explores the complexities of historical figures, advocating for a nuanced understanding. He also highlights the art of crafting impactful narratives and the challenges of writing about history in an engaging way.
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Realistic Outlook
- Robert Greene emphasizes the importance of a realistic life outlook, free from illusions.
- This outlook, forged through difficult experiences, is crucial for navigating life's complexities.
Daily Practice
- Embrace daily practice and cultivate powerful habits.
- Consistent effort, like daily meditation, maximizes the brain's potential.
Internalizing Ideas
- Make ideas your own through experience, don't just passively digest them.
- Connect concepts to daily life for deeper internalization and understanding.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Lessons from Stoic Failures
02:08 • 12min
The Power of Daily Practices
13:41 • 8min
The Art of Refinement: Distilling Ideas into Impactful Concepts
21:41 • 4min
Crafting Coherent Narratives
25:52 • 10min
Embracing Challenges in Creative Writing
36:08 • 4min
The Complexity of Courage
39:59 • 16min
Reassessing Historical Figures
56:21 • 14min
Embracing Struggles for Personal Transformation
01:10:33 • 3min
The Laws of Human Nature
Robert Greene
In 'The Laws of Human Nature,' Robert Greene delves into the complexities of human behavior, identifying 18 laws that govern our actions and motivations.
Drawing from historical figures such as Pericles, Queen Elizabeth I, and Martin Luther King Jr., Greene provides insights into how to detach from emotions, master self-control, develop empathy, and see beyond people's masks.
The book is designed to help readers become better judges of character, manage their thought patterns, and influence others more effectively.
It emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and understanding one's own flaws to make better decisions in personal and professional life.
Lives of the Stoics
The Art of Living from Zeno to Marcus Aurelius
Ryan Holiday
Stephen Hanselman
This book presents the fascinating lives of twenty-six ancient Stoics, from Zeno to Marcus Aurelius, organized in digestible mini-biographies.
It vividly brings to life the stories of key Stoic philosophers, such as Seneca, Epictetus, and Cicero, and demonstrates how their philosophies shaped their actions and legacies.
The authors intertwine historical context with philosophical insights, making the book both educational and entertaining.
It shows how Stoic principles can be applied to modern life, emphasizing virtues like Courage, Justice, Temperance, and Wisdom.
The Daily Stoic
366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living
Ryan Holiday
Stephen Hanselman
This book provides 366 meditations on Stoic wisdom, featuring new translations of passages from Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and other Stoic philosophers.
Each day, readers are presented with a Stoic lesson explained in modern language, along with advice on how to apply these lessons in everyday life.
The book is organized temporally and thematically across the twelve months of the year, making it a daily resource for practicing Stoicism.
Leaders
Myth and Reality
Jeff Eggers
Stanley McChrystal
Jay Mangone
In 'Leaders: Myth and Reality', Stanley McChrystal, along with co-authors Jeff Eggers and Jay Mangone, examines the myth of leadership by profiling thirteen leaders from various eras and fields.
Using Plutarch’s 'Lives' as a model, the authors pair leaders to study the act of leadership itself, highlighting how leadership works in practice and challenging three key myths: the Formulaic Myth, the Attribution Myth, and the Results Myth.
The book explores how leadership is intensely contextual, dependent on followers and environmental factors, and symbolizes what followers want or need.
It includes profiles of leaders such as Walt Disney, Coco Chanel, Robert E. Lee, Martin Luther, and Martin Luther King Jr., among others, to provide a nuanced understanding of leadership.
Yes to Life in Spite of Everything
Viktor E. Frankl
This book is based on a series of public lectures Viktor E. Frankl gave in Vienna eleven months after his liberation from Nazi concentration camps.
Frankl discusses his central thoughts on meaning, resilience, and the importance of embracing life even in the face of great adversity.
He explores the maxim 'Live as if you were living for the second time' and argues that every crisis contains opportunity.
Despite the horrors of the camps, Frankl learned from his fellow inmates that it is always possible to 'say yes to life', a profound and timeless lesson for all.
Mastery
Robert Greene
In 'Mastery', Robert Greene argues that mastery is not an innate talent but a skill that can be developed through a rigorous process.
The book outlines several key stages: finding your life's task, undergoing an ideal apprenticeship, finding the right mentor, acquiring social intelligence, and fusing intuitive with rational thinking.
Greene draws on the lives of historical and contemporary masters such as Mozart, Einstein, and Temple Grandin to illustrate his points.
He emphasizes the importance of deep practice, self-directed learning, and the ability to read and navigate social dynamics.
The book challenges the conventional notion of genius as a genetic gift and offers practical steps for anyone to achieve mastery in their chosen field.
Courage Is Calling
Ryan Holiday
In 'Courage Is Calling', Ryan Holiday explores the virtue of courage through engaging stories about historic and contemporary leaders such as Florence Nightingale, Ulysses S. Grant, Abraham Lincoln, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The book breaks down the elements of fear, cowardice, bravery, and heroism, and shows how to conquer fear and practice courage in daily life.
Holiday also shares personal anecdotes, including his own experiences with courage and cowardice, to emphasize the importance of choosing to act courageously despite the presence of fear.
Ego is the Enemy
Ryan Holiday
In *Ego Is the Enemy*, Ryan Holiday delves into the concept of ego and its detrimental effects on personal and professional success.
The book is divided into three sections: Aspiration, Success, and Failure, each offering valuable lessons and perspectives.
Holiday draws on a vast array of stories and examples from literature, philosophy, and history, featuring figures such as George Marshall, Jackie Robinson, Katharine Graham, Bill Belichick, and Eleanor Roosevelt.
These individuals achieved great success by conquering their own egos, and their strategies and tactics are presented as models for readers.
The book emphasizes the importance of staying grounded, continually learning, and embracing a mindset of growth rather than letting ego hinder development.
The 48 laws of power
Robert Greene
In 'The 48 Laws of Power', Robert Greene and Joost Elffers synthesize three thousand years of the history of power into 48 laws.
These laws are derived from the philosophies of Machiavelli, Sun Tzu, and Carl Von Clausewitz, as well as the lives of influential figures such as Henry Kissinger and P.T.
Barnum.
The book provides tactics, concepts, and lessons on how to achieve and maintain power, emphasizing prudence, confidence, and self-preservation.
Each law is illustrated with historical examples and is designed to help readers understand and navigate the dynamics of power in various aspects of life, including work, social hierarchies, and politics.
The Daily Laws
Robert Greene
This book by Robert Greene provides a daily dose of wisdom, drawing from his previous works and including new material.
Each day features a concise lesson and a 'Daily Law' that serves as a prescription for navigating life's challenges.
The book is organized monthly around themes such as power, seduction, persuasion, strategy, human nature, toxic people, self-control, mastery, psychology, leadership, adversity, and creativity.
Greene emphasizes the importance of reconnecting with one's early passions and maintaining a realistic and disciplined attitude towards life and work.
Martha
The Life and Work of Martha Graham
Agnes George de Mille
This biography by Agnes de Mille explores Martha Graham's life, from her early training to her development of a new language of dance.
De Mille, a lifelong friend and fellow dancer-choreographer, provides a comprehensive and insightful look into Graham's career and artistic innovations.
The book is based on extensive research and interviews with those who knew Graham.
Ryan reads today’s daily meditation and talks to bestselling author Robert Greene about his new book The Daily Laws: 366 Meditations on Power, Seduction, Mastery, Strategy, and Human Nature, the process of writing some of his bestselling books, how to have courage in the modern world, and more.
Robert Greene is an American author known for his books on strategy, power, and seduction. He has written six international bestsellers: The 48 Laws of Power, The Art of Seduction, The 33 Strategies of War, The 50th Law, Mastery, and The Laws of Human Nature.
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