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Modern WisdomOct 11, 2021

#383 - Robert Greene - 12 Laws Of Power & Human Nature

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Guest: Robert Greene

Notable books mentioned: The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene, The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday, The Joke by Milan Kundera, Mastery by V.S. Ramachandran

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The 48 Laws of Power
Robert Greene

The host discusses the importance of demonstrating one's ideas through actions rather than words, referencing 'The 48 Laws of Power' to illustrate…

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The Daily Stoic
Ryan Holiday

The host discusses the nuanced differences between power and status, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and control. He references 'The D…

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The Joke
Milan Kundera

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Guest: Robert Greene
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Robert Greene is an author and historian. Many people want and need power in life, but almost none of us admit it. Robert's new book compiles 366 of his best lessons on power, seduction, human nature and mastery, and today we get to go through my favourites. Expect to learn how remaining absent can increase respect, why you should suffer fools gladly, why focussing on actions not words is the best way to judge someone's character, how to avoid losing your sanity in a group and much more...
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The 48 Laws of Power
Robert Greene
Best for Individuals interested in personal development and power dynamicsOften cited around power dynamics in communication

“Robert Greene discusses his journey to writing 'The 48 Laws of Power' and how it reflects on his life experiences and understanding of power dynamics.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals interested in personal development and power dynamics
Key quote: “But instead of arguing with him, what he did was, he put in an extra column, just like the guy said, but he left a little space of like six inches.”
The host discusses the importance of demonstrating one's ideas through actions rather than words, referencing 'The 48 Laws of Power' to illustrate this point. He emphasizes that true power comes from the ability to make others feel the validity of your ideas without excessive verbal explanation.
ASIN: B00X0TKUS0
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The Daily Stoic
Ryan Holiday
Best for Readers interested in personal development and philosophyOften cited around power and status

“The conversation touches on the 'Daily Stoic' and how it relates to Robert Greene's new book, 'Daily Laws', which incorporates insights from it.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Readers interested in personal development and philosophy
Key quote: “I've stolen a bunch of my favorite laws from the book so anyone that's familiar with the daily stoic your new one the daily laws is one page a day and you can go through each day new laws and an insight and sometimes stories from history or quotes or whatever.”
The host discusses the nuanced differences between power and status, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and control. He references 'The Daily Stoic' as a foundational text that informs his new book, 'Daily Laws', which draws on its principles.
ASIN: 0735211736
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The Joke
Milan Kundera
Best for Readers interested in humor and social commentaryOften cited around malicious compliance

“A novel by Milan Kundera is mentioned, which humorously explores the concept of malicious compliance in a prison camp setting.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: Readers interested in humor and social commentary
Key quote: “there's a great novel written on that very subject by Milan Kundera called The Joke in which people in like a some kind of prison camp were asked to do these different tasks.”
The host mentions 'The Joke' by Milan Kundera as a humorous exploration of the concept of malicious compliance, where characters follow orders to the letter in a prison camp setting. This book serves as a perfect illustration of how actions can convey deeper meanings than mere words.
ASIN: 006099505X
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Mastery
V.S. Ramachandran
Best for Scientists and individuals interested in personal developmentOften cited around cynicism and intelligence

“The greatest scientists in this world, and I interviewed one of them for my book Mastery, Ramachandran, V.S. Ramachandran, said that so many scientists begin now with that kind of skeptical attitude.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Scientists and individuals interested in personal development
Key quote: “The greatest scientists in this world, and I interviewed one of them for my book Mastery, Ramachandran, V.S. Ramachandran, said, that so many scientists begin now with that kind of skeptical attitude.”
The host references 'Mastery' by V.S. Ramachandran to highlight the importance of maintaining a sense of wonder and openness in scientific inquiry. Ramachandran argues against the prevalent cynical attitude, suggesting that a childlike curiosity is essential for making great discoveries.
ASIN: 0452267560
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The Art of Seduction
Best for Marketers and individuals interested in psychologyOften cited around mimetic desire in marketing

“The speaker mentions how they seduced their girlfriend before writing 'The Art of Seduction' and discusses the concept of creating triangles of desire.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Marketers and individuals interested in psychology
Key quote: “mimetic desire is a hell of a drug”
The host discusses the concept of mimetic desire and its impact on attraction and marketing, referencing 'The Art of Seduction' to illustrate these ideas. They provide examples of how creating a perception of desirability can influence people's choices and behaviors.
ASIN: 0142001198
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Suffer Fools, Gladly
Best for Leaders and managers in organizational settingsOften cited around group dynamics and leadership

“The speaker discusses a strategy mentioned in 'Suffer Fools, Gladly' about taking a step back and recognizing one's own foolishness.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Leaders and managers in organizational settings
Key quote: “Suffer fools, gladly, detach yourself emotionally from fools.”
The host discusses the challenges of dealing with groupthink and the importance of fostering an environment where individuals can express dissenting opinions. They reference 'Suffer Fools, Gladly' to emphasize the need for emotional detachment and empathy when working with less competent individuals.
ASIN: B0CYCJKGGZ
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The First Three Minutes
Best for Individuals interested in science and philosophyOften cited around understanding the cosmos

“The speaker references a book called 'The First Three Minutes' by a physicist who described the early moments of the universe.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals interested in science and philosophy
Key quote: “This man who wrote a book called The First Three Minutes, a great physicist, I forget his name, he died recently.”
The host mentions 'The First Three Minutes' to illustrate the vastness of the universe and our small place within it. The book serves as a profound reminder of the origins of the universe and the significance of our existence in the grand scheme of things.
ASIN: 0465024378
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