Successful The Lesson That Creates Greatness
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Nov 25, 2025 
In this conversation, Robert Greene, an acclaimed author and strategist, delves into the art of learning and creativity. He emphasizes the importance of retaining a child's curiosity and embracing ignorance, which fuels deep learning. Greene shares insights on how great thinkers like Einstein thrived on wonder. He describes learning as a thrilling experience and illustrates the power of listening over speaking. With anecdotes about turning criticism into motivation, Greene inspires a mindset of lifelong learning and resilience against setbacks.
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Keep Childlike Ignorance
- Retain a child's sense of ignorance to stay curious and open to possibilities.
- Robert Greene ties this mindset to Socrates and credits it for original thinking like Einstein's.
Treat Ignorance As A Learning Skill
- Do not lose your curiosity; treat 'I do not understand' as a starting skill for learning.
- Listen more than speak to maximize opportunities to learn new things, says Robert Greene.
Aún Aprendo — I'm Still Learning
- Embrace lifelong learning with the mindset captured by Goya's phrase 'Aún aprendo' (I'm still learning).
- Greene finds listening more likely to produce new knowledge than speaking does.