Robert Greene is a five-time NYT bestselling author and world-renowned strategist. We discuss how he reads and retains, how to spot a bullshitter, and how to use the rules of power to get the most out of life.
Robert’s books have been somewhat controversial over the years and have been called amoral, cunning, and even ruthless for what they reveal. Yet millions of readers, from mid-level managers to hip-hop royalty and corporate executives have revered his work as a canonized scripture for the ambitious.
00:00 - Robert’s story about The 48 Laws of Power
05:28 - How Robert changed his life after learning about power
10:35 - How Robert reads and researches
28:55 - Greene’s takeaways from writing 33 Strategies of War
32:58 - Greene’s habits and routines for writing
38:49 - How Greene manages his time
41:08 - How to deal with reality
45:40 - How do we ask better questions?
51:05 - How Greene spots imposters
54:40 - How Greene recovered from his biggest mistakes
59:03 - Greene reflects on his laws
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