The Truth About Empathy

In this video, I answer a question from one of my youtube subscribers about the importance of empathy.

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 most recently, The Daily Laws.

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[GODLY_Stephen]

Robert Greene: One of the Best & Most practical non-fiction writers of all time

[char_]

Empathy should be practiced with caution, especially with strangers.

[ryderstarlight]

I've always harbored a profound desire to play a significant role in humanity's greatest endeavors, aiming to exert a positive influence, uncover the keys to optimal well-being, and ensure safety for all. This enduring need for acknowledgment stems not from vanity or excess, but from a deep sense of purpose and identity. I possess an insatiable curiosity to explore the intricacies of human understanding, pursuing knowledge typically reserved for a privileged few. My goal is to embody the wisdom our ancestors hoped we would achieve.

[janebraun]

I had empathy already at age 5! I remember the janitor at our elementary school. I thought he seemed sad and I felt for him.

[joemahony]

An emotional process, how profound, how true, opening one self up to others. Another gem from Robert Greene

[anneo]

Robert Greene is a major genius. His book MASTERY was one of the most fascinating books I've ever read. I didn't actually read it, I listened to the audible version which was magnificent. Thank you Robert Greene, for being who you are and for sharing your genius with us.

[KingLoganX]

Thank you for making it clear that questioning them at first is ok. I used to always have my guard down thinking everybody was a good person.

[DillyDallyLove]

When I was over doing empathy I felt like I was going to cry all the time! I didn't understand how all these people were harassing me when I was "trying to be the change I wish to see in the world." The sad thing is that those people who have assaulted me don't use this wonderful tool. It makes everything so brighter! Like you said this is something that needs to be built and practiced. It's so sad that they may never see the world in an empathic way! Down with victimization! Let's continue to be the change we wish to see the world by spreading empathy! Allah bless you all!

[allthingsavril]

Soothing voice, clear and concise explanations

[ravikandiah]

We are so lucky that we are living at a time Mr. Green is living. He not only knows what he speaks but also know how to put accross what he knows so effortlessly.

The Master wins with apparently no effort.

-Sun Tzu

[stephendesjardins]

I'd love to hear more about "infection". I believe my problem in my childhood was being stuck in an auto-introjective state. Growing up I recall a general distrust/disdain toward introversion. It was something that needed to be forced out of children, and if you were an introverted adult, there was something wrong with you. It was looked on with suspicion. Emotional display and extraversion were the healthy way to be, and "showing" care, prying empathy from others was habitual and "normal" behavior. So yes, "empathy" can be toxic, even pathological.

[deepakkatarki]

Empathy is the ability to understand someone's silence . Empathetic people are born with it, only few are gifted with it.

[catalhuyuk]

Being an empath is a blessing and a curse.

[versedwell]

This year, I have read The 48 Laws Of Power, The Art Of Seduction, and The Laws Of Human Nature. All three were excellent books that helped me understand myself and others better. Thank you for the relentless research, time, and energy you put into the three books I have read of yours so far. I am really looking forward to reading the remaining books in your collection next year. From one writer to another: WELL DONE!!! 👏👏👏

[mirygalas]

There is this general idea that the purpose of life is to be happy, but I think that is a very small part of the world. To have some sense of what others are experiencing sounds so much more enriching.

[wicca]

Anyone struggling with empathy should read, or listen to The Gulag Archipelago narrated specifically by Ignat Solzhenitsyn. It’s reasonably simplified to the common reader on Russian culture.
You need an uplifting and encouraging spirit, but if the “””48 laws mindset””” starts to make you arrogant/grandiose, , ,
hearing these stories will humble you. Things just start making sense

[defender]

Seeing this on 23rd Aug, 23. The night when I realised that my mother is not empathetic towards me. Forget compassion! I wish she changed her heart for me and sees my excessively communicated pain. I'm 25 and petrified of my life and I just need my mum right now. She's here and still not. I'm so far gone. I hope my mum loves me back the way she should. I'm not writing this for someone else but just me. So, you can go on with your life! :)

[itworks...]

Thx for your book mr.greene
For me you are my mentor

[tomdebevoise]

To your last point, psychologists and others make this distinction to people who are or become empaths. In that state, the empath loses their selves to the other. The toxic person, the narcissistic, sociopathic, or borderline, is naturally attracted to the empath because they can be adsorbed into their way of thinking.

[danielaselberg]

Devolopmental Psychology found out, that kids around 4 start to be able to change perspective. They realize (for the first time) that if you sit opposite of them, your perspective of an object (between you and the kid) might have a different view. So some people who have developmental problems, like narcissists, just don't bother or just can't change perspective and see you in your shoes...