Episode
1024 Robert Greene: The Positive Side of Human MANIPULATION (The #1 Skill for SUCCESS)
1:50:52
Published: Mon Oct 26 2020
Description
“I push past my limits. I do things that I’m not supposed to do. I take hikes even though I have to hold on to somebody to do it. People think I’m crazy!”Robert Greene 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 many others. On today's podcast Robert and Lewis sit down for another wide-ranging conversation about pushing past your limits, creating a more positive mindset, embracing your failures and so much more!For more go to: www.lewishowes.com/1024Check out Robert’s website: www.powerseductionandwar.comThe last podcast with Robert: www.lewishowes.com/713The first podcast: www.lewishowes.com/1
Chapters
Robert Greene discusses how to bounce back from the most severe tragedies, push past limits to achieve success, and stay positive in the face of adversity.
00:00 - 03:20 (03:20)
Summary
Robert Greene discusses how to bounce back from the most severe tragedies, push past limits to achieve success, and stay positive in the face of adversity.
Episode1024 Robert Greene: The Positive Side of Human MANIPULATION (The #1 Skill for SUCCESS)
PodcastThe School of Greatness
A discussion about the power of will and determination in overcoming illness and adversity, highlighted by personal experiences with stroke recovery.
03:20 - 09:15 (05:54)
Summary
A discussion about the power of will and determination in overcoming illness and adversity, highlighted by personal experiences with stroke recovery.
Episode1024 Robert Greene: The Positive Side of Human MANIPULATION (The #1 Skill for SUCCESS)
PodcastThe School of Greatness
A person contemplates the idea of people gathering together to remember them on the anniversary of their death, and the difficulty of transforming oneself in a world full of obstacles.
09:14 - 14:07 (04:52)
Summary
A person contemplates the idea of people gathering together to remember them on the anniversary of their death, and the difficulty of transforming oneself in a world full of obstacles.
Episode1024 Robert Greene: The Positive Side of Human MANIPULATION (The #1 Skill for SUCCESS)
PodcastThe School of Greatness
A negative attitude can breed more negativity and hinder personal growth.
14:07 - 17:44 (03:36)
Summary
A negative attitude can breed more negativity and hinder personal growth. On the other hand, a positive attitude can lead to success and happiness.
Episode1024 Robert Greene: The Positive Side of Human MANIPULATION (The #1 Skill for SUCCESS)
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The vulnerability and crisis of the pandemic can serve as an opportunity to rethink life, values, relationships, and career, according to Robert Greene, author of the 48 Laws of Power, sharing his perspective amidst his own vulnerability due to his recent stroke.
17:44 - 25:01 (07:17)
Summary
The vulnerability and crisis of the pandemic can serve as an opportunity to rethink life, values, relationships, and career, according to Robert Greene, author of the 48 Laws of Power, sharing his perspective amidst his own vulnerability due to his recent stroke.
Episode1024 Robert Greene: The Positive Side of Human MANIPULATION (The #1 Skill for SUCCESS)
PodcastThe School of Greatness
In this excerpt, the speaker emphasizes the importance of being future oriented during hard times like breakups, failures, or disasters.
25:01 - 28:45 (03:43)
Summary
In this excerpt, the speaker emphasizes the importance of being future oriented during hard times like breakups, failures, or disasters. Having a stable or exciting goal and mindset can help recover from the worst possible situation, even public humiliation.
Episode1024 Robert Greene: The Positive Side of Human MANIPULATION (The #1 Skill for SUCCESS)
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker discusses their experience dealing with a breakup and how they focused on having hindsight in the future, as well as navigating drama and gossip without constantly sharing their emotions with others.
28:45 - 32:04 (03:19)
Summary
The speaker discusses their experience dealing with a breakup and how they focused on having hindsight in the future, as well as navigating drama and gossip without constantly sharing their emotions with others.
Episode1024 Robert Greene: The Positive Side of Human MANIPULATION (The #1 Skill for SUCCESS)
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The key to taming a horse is to let it feel relaxed and one with its rider.
32:04 - 34:45 (02:40)
Summary
The key to taming a horse is to let it feel relaxed and one with its rider. If a rider tries to control the horse too tightly, it can feel repressed and lose respect for the rider.
Episode1024 Robert Greene: The Positive Side of Human MANIPULATION (The #1 Skill for SUCCESS)
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The first law, Never Outshine the Master, is the most important law to the speaker and is a common mistake people make.
34:45 - 39:55 (05:10)
Summary
The first law, Never Outshine the Master, is the most important law to the speaker and is a common mistake people make. The speaker also shares a personal story of getting fired from a job due to letting his anger take over.
Episode1024 Robert Greene: The Positive Side of Human MANIPULATION (The #1 Skill for SUCCESS)
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Bosses often have insecurities about how they are perceived by others, despite their authoritative position.
39:55 - 44:17 (04:21)
Summary
Bosses often have insecurities about how they are perceived by others, despite their authoritative position. It's important to retrain oneself from negative thoughts and patterns of thinking to not outshine the master.
Episode1024 Robert Greene: The Positive Side of Human MANIPULATION (The #1 Skill for SUCCESS)
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The key to success in writing and in life is to find a path that is not too rigid, allowing for exploration and mastery of different styles of writing which can lead to discovering one's true passion.
44:17 - 49:58 (05:41)
Summary
The key to success in writing and in life is to find a path that is not too rigid, allowing for exploration and mastery of different styles of writing which can lead to discovering one's true passion.
Episode1024 Robert Greene: The Positive Side of Human MANIPULATION (The #1 Skill for SUCCESS)
PodcastThe School of Greatness
In this episode, the speaker talks about how to confront and channel dark emotions to achieve success, using Kobe Bryant as an example for inspiration.
49:58 - 55:54 (05:55)
Summary
In this episode, the speaker talks about how to confront and channel dark emotions to achieve success, using Kobe Bryant as an example for inspiration.
Episode1024 Robert Greene: The Positive Side of Human MANIPULATION (The #1 Skill for SUCCESS)
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The podcast discusses athletes and their use of negative energy, with some arguing that channelling it can make them better players, while others prefer a more positive approach.
55:54 - 59:47 (03:52)
Summary
The podcast discusses athletes and their use of negative energy, with some arguing that channelling it can make them better players, while others prefer a more positive approach.
Episode1024 Robert Greene: The Positive Side of Human MANIPULATION (The #1 Skill for SUCCESS)
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker learned to redirect their bitterness towards injustice into helping others.
59:47 - 1:03:39 (03:51)
Summary
The speaker learned to redirect their bitterness towards injustice into helping others. They encourage others to do the same and use their anger to create positive change.
Episode1024 Robert Greene: The Positive Side of Human MANIPULATION (The #1 Skill for SUCCESS)
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker shares that every time he starts writing a book, he begins from scratch and finds motivation by thinking about how it will be helpful to people in the end.
1:03:39 - 1:06:54 (03:15)
Summary
The speaker shares that every time he starts writing a book, he begins from scratch and finds motivation by thinking about how it will be helpful to people in the end.
Episode1024 Robert Greene: The Positive Side of Human MANIPULATION (The #1 Skill for SUCCESS)
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker had a transformational experience while planning a book called The Sublime 14 years ago, and it has altered the way they now plan to write the book with more focus on the reader's experience.
1:06:54 - 1:14:29 (07:34)
Summary
The speaker had a transformational experience while planning a book called The Sublime 14 years ago, and it has altered the way they now plan to write the book with more focus on the reader's experience.
Episode1024 Robert Greene: The Positive Side of Human MANIPULATION (The #1 Skill for SUCCESS)
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The podcast discusses the essential skills that 20-30 year olds should master based on psychology and human nature, ranging from understanding people to empathy.
1:14:29 - 1:19:46 (05:17)
Summary
The podcast discusses the essential skills that 20-30 year olds should master based on psychology and human nature, ranging from understanding people to empathy.
Episode1024 Robert Greene: The Positive Side of Human MANIPULATION (The #1 Skill for SUCCESS)
PodcastThe School of Greatness
This podcast episode discusses how individuals can become aware of their thought patterns, shift their focus from internal to external, and become more present in conversations with others.
1:19:46 - 1:24:41 (04:55)
Summary
This podcast episode discusses how individuals can become aware of their thought patterns, shift their focus from internal to external, and become more present in conversations with others.
Episode1024 Robert Greene: The Positive Side of Human MANIPULATION (The #1 Skill for SUCCESS)
PodcastThe School of Greatness
By researching the person you’re interviewing, the company, and the position you’re applying for, you can feel more confident and ease your nerves.
1:24:42 - 1:31:08 (06:26)
Summary
By researching the person you’re interviewing, the company, and the position you’re applying for, you can feel more confident and ease your nerves. Likeability is also a key factor in interviews as people tend to favor those they like and feel comfortable with.
Episode1024 Robert Greene: The Positive Side of Human MANIPULATION (The #1 Skill for SUCCESS)
PodcastThe School of Greatness
In this podcast, the host talks about how doubt and insecurities prevent people from achieving what they want, and offers a simple solution to overcome them.
1:31:08 - 1:36:22 (05:13)
Summary
In this podcast, the host talks about how doubt and insecurities prevent people from achieving what they want, and offers a simple solution to overcome them. He suggests making a list of fears, choosing the top one and overcoming it, essentially becoming Batman of that fear.
Episode1024 Robert Greene: The Positive Side of Human MANIPULATION (The #1 Skill for SUCCESS)
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker shares his struggles with self-doubt while writing his new book and recalls the emperor's whispering slave from ancient Rome to illustrate the negative voice in his head.
1:36:22 - 1:40:59 (04:37)
Summary
The speaker shares his struggles with self-doubt while writing his new book and recalls the emperor's whispering slave from ancient Rome to illustrate the negative voice in his head.
Episode1024 Robert Greene: The Positive Side of Human MANIPULATION (The #1 Skill for SUCCESS)
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker expresses interest not just in individuals and psychology but also in culture and society, predicting an outbreak eventually of people wanting something more alive.
1:40:59 - 1:46:32 (05:33)
Summary
The speaker expresses interest not just in individuals and psychology but also in culture and society, predicting an outbreak eventually of people wanting something more alive. Requesting feedback, he encourages listeners to reach out via Twitter or Instagram.
Episode1024 Robert Greene: The Positive Side of Human MANIPULATION (The #1 Skill for SUCCESS)
PodcastThe School of Greatness
As the world emerges from the pandemic, giving people unique experiences will be a crucial factor in hospitality and dining industries.
1:46:32 - 1:50:40 (04:07)
Summary
As the world emerges from the pandemic, giving people unique experiences will be a crucial factor in hospitality and dining industries. With this will come novel ideas and approaches, leading to a new era of innovation.