#308: Mastering the Art of Seduction with Robert Greene

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Sep 4, 2023

Robert Greene, author of bestselling books including The 48 Laws of Power and The Art of Seduction, shares insights on power, seduction, and living a fulfilling life. He discusses the inspirations behind his books, the importance of acknowledging our dark side, the art of seduction beyond relationships, and tips on mastering our field. The podcast explores the impact of the internet on seduction and emphasizes the significance of embracing the present moment and building good connections for a fulfilling life.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

Journey Towards Finding True Calling

01:47 • 14min

The Art of Seduction: Exploring Manipulation and Personal Experiences

15:49 • 13min

Mastering the Art of Gift-Giving and Controlling Substance Use

28:45 • 3min

Sponsor Ads and Differences in Seduction

31:15 • 4min

The Impact of the Internet on Seduction

35:18 • 29min

Confronting Mortality and Embracing the Present Moment

01:04:02 • 1min

Living a Fulfilling Life and Having Good Connections

01:05:26 • 9min

How can you attract the life that you want? Let’s find out with today’s guest, Robert Greene! Robert is the author of the New York Times bestsellers, The 48 Laws of Power, The Art of Seduction, The 33 Strategies of War, The 50th Law, Mastery, The Laws of Human Nature, and most recently "The Daily Laws: 366 Meditations on Power, Seduction, Mastery, Strategy, and Human Nature. In this episode, Robert shares about how he came to write his most influential books including the The Art of Seduction and the 48 Laws of Power, and how the concepts behind power and seduction apply not only to relationships but to life in general. Robert shares some insights on how we use seduction more than we think, the importance of discipline and patience when it comes to mastery, and his top tips on how to live a good and fulfilling life. Discover: The inspirations behind some of his bestselling books, The 48 Laws of Power, The Art of Seduction, and Mastery Becoming aware of our dark side, and how acknowledging and understanding this dark side can actually help us make better choices and understand others better The art of seduction, not just in relationships, but how to get people to pay attention and be interested in you How to be a master in our field and be good at something we love doing - how to be patient and not give up when things get tough How to live a fulfilling life 00:00 Intro 00:53 Robert’s passion for writing 06:44 Why do we fear power? 10:49 “Journalists are very manipulative…” 12:22 Be aware of your dark side 16:59 Writing the ‘Art of Seduction’ 22:51 How to be a good seducer? 30:48 Difference in how to seduce men and women 32:24 The Anti-Seducer 35:25 How the internet is influencing the art of seduction 41:37 The power of mastery 47:53 Learn to take criticisms 52:08 Living without smartphones 56:13 The Sublime 1:01:08 How to live a fulfilling life Links: Robert’s Website and Books: https://powerseductionandwar.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RobertGreeneOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/d TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@robertgreene?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobertGreene Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/48LawsofPowerbook Sponsors: Cured Nutrition | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off all products at curednutrition.com/createthelove Nutrisense | Go to Nutrisense.com/markgroves and use code MarkGroves to save $50 off your first month + a free month of nutritionist support Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cards

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