The School of Greatness Find Your Inner Power, Embrace Your Weirdness & The Skills You Need To Master w/Robert Greene EP 1193
Robert Greene, a best-selling author known for works like The 48 Laws of Power, shares profound insights on finding inner power. He emphasizes the importance of embracing one's uniqueness and self-reflection as paths to personal fulfillment. Greene discusses how acceptance of failure fosters growth, along with the significance of mastering time and talent. He advocates for breaking down goals into manageable steps and stresses the value of daily inspiration, illuminating the journey toward greatness and self-acceptance.
01:01:06
Finding Inner Power
- Find your inner power by understanding yourself, your needs, and desires.
- Reflect on your past experiences, both positive and negative, to identify your true self.
Embrace Your Weirdness
- Your uniqueness, even your weirdness, is your source of power.
- Embrace what makes you different, and don't be afraid to stand out.
The 48 Laws of Power: A Unique Approach
- Robert Greene's publisher wanted him to change his unique book structure.
- He refused, believing his different approach was key to success.
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Intro
00:00 • 5min
Embracing Uniqueness for Inner Power
05:21 • 17min
Embracing Failure: The Path to Growth and Success
22:24 • 5min
Mastering Time and Talent
27:21 • 17min
Achieving Greatness Through Incremental Goals
44:06 • 5min
Cultivating a Realistic Attitude for Personal Growth
48:55 • 5min
The Power of Daily Inspiration and Navigating Social Media
54:01 • 2min
Reflections on Life and Growth
55:36 • 9min
Defining Greatness: Fulfillment and Realizing Potential
01:04:13 • 3min
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• Mentioned in 120 episodes
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.
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The 33 Strategies of War
Don Leslie
Robert Greene
This book is a contemporary companion to Sun-tzu's 'The Art of War'.
It synthesizes strategies from various political, philosophical, and religious texts across world civilizations and thousands of years of conflict.
Each chapter outlines an approach to help readers win their life's wars, using illustrative examples from history, such as Lyndon Johnson, Julius Caesar, and Margaret Thatcher.
The book provides psychological ammunition to overcome patterns of failure and gain the upper hand in various situations.
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• Mentioned in 224 episodes
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.
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• Mentioned in 37 episodes
The Sports Gene
Inside the Science of Extraordinary Athletic Performance
David Epstein
In 'The Sports Gene', David Epstein delves into the science behind extraordinary athletic performance, examining the interplay between genetics and environmental factors.
Through on-the-ground reporting, interviews with leading scientists and Olympic champions, and analysis of genetic mutations and physical traits, Epstein challenges the 10,000-hour rule and explores how biology influences athletic success.
The book discusses sensitive topics such as race, gender, and the genetic roots of performance, highlighting the complexity of the nature vs.
nurture debate and its implications for training and competition.
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Range
Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World
David Epstein
In this book, David Epstein examines the success of generalists in various fields, including sports, arts, music, invention, forecasting, and science.
He argues that generalists, who often find their path late and juggle multiple interests, are more creative, agile, and able to make connections that specialists cannot.
Epstein uses stories and research studies to show that wide sampling and late specialization can be more valuable than early specialization, especially in complex and unpredictable environments.
He also discusses the distinction between 'kind' and 'wicked' learning environments and the importance of balancing specialization with range for long-term success.
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The 50th law
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Cristina Pizarro Mato
Robert Greene
50 Cent
The 50th Law is a semi-autobiographical account of 50 Cent's life, combining his experiences as a young hustler and musician with lessons and anecdotes from historical figures such as Abraham Lincoln, Sun Tzu, and Malcolm X. The book focuses on the principle of fearlessness, illustrating how embracing and overcoming fear can lead to success in both personal and professional life.
It is divided into ten chapters, each exploring a different aspect of fearlessness and how it can be applied to achieve one's goals.
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• Mentioned in 28 episodes
The Art of Seduction
Joost Elffers
Robert Greene
This book by Robert Greene is an indispensable primer of persuasion that reveals seduction as one of history's greatest weapons and the ultimate form of power.
It explores the art of seduction through twenty-four maneuvers and strategies, drawing examples from history, literature, and psychology.
Greene discusses how seduction can topple empires, win elections, and influence great minds.
The book is structured into phases that guide the reader through the process of seduction, from creating temptation and suspense to making bold moves and managing the aftermath.
It is a sophisticated guide that treats seduction as a dance or ritual, emphasizing the flow of power and desire between equals.
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• Mentioned in 30 episodes
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.
Today’s guest is Robert Greene! He's the best-selling author who's written a new book called, The Daily Laws: 366 Meditations on Power, Seduction, Mastery, Strategy, and Human Nature.
In this episode we discuss how to find your inner power when you feel you’ve lost it, why you should embrace your inner weirdness, what conversations you should be having with yourself to become successful, the skills you should master and the skills that are wasting your time and so much more!
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