Chapter
The Power of Validation
48:52 - 54:41 (05:49)
Validating someone's good qualities can bring down their defenses, making them more susceptible to persuasion and influence. Conversely, challenging someone's self-opinion can cause defensiveness and a closed-off attitude.
Clips
This episode discusses how to change a negative attitude by accepting and understanding others through the story of Russian writer Anton Chekhov's life.
48:52 - 50:09 (01:17)
Summary
This episode discusses how to change a negative attitude by accepting and understanding others through the story of Russian writer Anton Chekhov's life. Chekhov's positive attitude and acceptance transformed his family's toxic environment into a better one.
ChapterThe Power of Validation
Episode713 Master the Laws of Human Nature with Robert Greene
PodcastThe School of Greatness
People need validation and recognition from others to feel good about themselves.
50:09 - 52:44 (02:35)
Summary
People need validation and recognition from others to feel good about themselves. It is the number one human need.
ChapterThe Power of Validation
Episode713 Master the Laws of Human Nature with Robert Greene
PodcastThe School of Greatness
In this episode, the host discusses the power of validation when it comes to persuading and influencing people.
52:44 - 54:41 (01:57)
Summary
In this episode, the host discusses the power of validation when it comes to persuading and influencing people. Flattery can be a great strategy, but only if it is genuine and does not violate the other person's self-opinion.