The speaker, at 38 years old, felt desperate and motivated to make his book a success. He put all his effort into writing 'The 48 Laws of Power' in just two years, driven by a deep hunger for success. He was fueled by the mindset of 'get rich or die trying', knowing that if he didn't succeed, he would be floundering for the rest of his life. This intense motivation and hunger for success led him to create something truly remarkable, pushing him to overcome any doubts or obstacles in his path.
Robert Greene is an American author with 7 international bestsellers on power, seduction and strategy. His first book “48 Laws of Power” has sold over 1.2 million copies.
Robert Greene joins Theo to talk about practical ways to find your purpose, how his disillusionment (and even anger) with Hollywood led him to write about strategy and power, and the keys to seduction that anyone can employ. They also dive into Robert’s life and talk about his experiences with psychedelics, his investigatory past as a skip tracer, and his personal favorite authors and works that helped shape his worldview.