#425: Robert Greene - The Truth About Power, Seduction & Mastery

Robert Greene is one of the world's most influential thinkers on power, human nature, mastery and psychology. He is the bestselling author of The 48 Laws of Power, The Laws of Human Nature, Mastery and The Art of Seduction and his work has shaped everyone from world leaders and CEOs to elite athletes and artists. In this conversation, Robert explores the patterns that quietly shape our lives, from human nature and mastery to power, purpose and seduction. Drawing on decades of studying history, psychology and some of the world's highest performers, he offers a way of thinking that is as practical as it is timeless.Timestamps:00:00 Why Human Nature Never Changes03:30 The Hidden Cost of Becoming Powerful05:47 The #1 Reason People Lose Power08:36 The Brutal Mindset That Changes Everything11:02 The Hardest Person You'll Ever Master17:22 Why Most People Never Become Exceptional20:49 How to Find Your Life's Purpose25:35 Why So Many Young People Feel Lost30:43 The Childhood Clues to Your Destiny37:17 Why Failure Is the Price of Greatness41:53 What Mastery Really Costs46:29 Why Modern Dating Is Broken50:18 The Problem With Radical Honesty53:48 Why "Being Yourself" Is Bad Advice56:03 The Biggest Mistake People Make With Seduction57:56 The Psychology of Charisma1:01:37 What Cleopatra Knew About Human Nature1:09:05 The Success Trap Nobody Talks About1:12:06 How to Build a Life You're Proud Of1:14:10 Robert Greene on Surviving a Stroke1:18:24 The Advice That Changed Robert Greene's Life1:23:26 What 50 Cent Understood About Power1:30:31 Robert Greene's Advice for Your 30s1:34:32 Why This Decade Will Create New Winners1:36:22 The Sublime1:40:44 Final ThoughtsConnect with us:https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter​ (Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Newsletter)https://www.Instagram.com/freedompacthttps://www.twitter.com/freedompactpod Email: [email protected] (business enquiries, guest suggestions, appreciation, feedback, and anything else!)