WHY SUCCESS Comes From MASTERING Your DARK SIDE | Robert Greene & Lewis Howes

Robert Greene studied at U.C. Berkley, and he received a degree in Classical Studies from the University of Wisconsin at Madison.

Robert published his first book, The 48 Laws of Power, at the age of 36 and has since become one of our generation’s most influential writers. He’s responsible for several inventive successes, including The 33 Strategies of War, The 50th Law, Mastery, The Art of Seduction, and his most recent work, The Laws of Human Nature.

His works are widely praised by a variety of sources, including war historians and acclaimed musicians and actors like 50 Cent, Jay-Z, and Will Smith, amongst many others. Several of his books appeared on the New York Times bestseller list. Robert was also featured in the first episode and Episode 713 of The School of Greatness, so please check out those interviews after hearing this one!

Robert also has personal knowledge of what it takes to overcome hardship. In 2018, he suffered a massive stroke, and he’s had a long road to recovery. But Robert refuses to quit, and today he continues to work, write, and enjoying hiking just like he used to!

I am so inspired by this man and his ability to maintain hope even in the wake of tragedy. If you’re ready to learn how to overcome tragedy, create abundance, and embrace failure, join me on Episode 1,024 with Robert Greene!
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[belleshear]

He is so decent.. you'd think he'd be hard to deal with after reading his books, but decency with awareness shows mastery of one's self.

[ArifinACI]

Insights:

1. Confront your darkest fear & be comfortable with it.
2. Actually fear of failure is not that much bad, it keeps you alert, focused & become grounded.
3. Channel you horrible past, past failures & pain to something meaningful & significant & use that energy for which you are born to create.
4. Use your strong emotions as a greatest source of motivation.
5. The greatest regret is realizing not achieving your full potential. Wake up & do your work before it is too late.
6. You are obsessed by yourself so much that you are not paying close attention to what others people are saying. To become an empathetic listener, go on to other people’s head & find their stories interesting rather than your own.
7. You should never allow success go on to your head. Repetitive success makes you arrogant & overconfident. You may lose all of your achievements in a single blow next time. So, FAILURE is good.

Robert Greene is one of the most powerful & influential philosopher & psychologist of modern times. Good to see he is recovering from his stroke. We are eagerly waiting for his next book, “The Law of Sublime”.

[sagebreezy]

His mind is beautiful, May God grant him health to live for decades.

[brodiebabin]

"Power is only given to those who willing to lower themselves to pick it up."
-Ragnar Lothbrok

[QuietlyMagnetic]

“In your actions, don’t procrastinate. In your conversations, don’t confuse. In your thoughts, don’t wander. In your soul, don’t be passive or aggressive. In your life, don’t be all about business.” – Marcus Aurelius

[sidra]

I also love that Lewis listens patiently as a student and that he does not interrupt Robert's thought process. I think that's one of the best qualities of a great interviewer and also Lewis has a very pleasant demeanor and has a smiley face so that's always a plus :)

[Benji-ifiz]

14:20 Is so powerful because on July 2020 was the day I wanted to chase success instead of doing nothing with my life, and it's all because I became self aware of my surroundings. I gave up on blaming people, God, and things that were out of my control. Victim mentality is what stopped me from enjoying life and seeking success.

[keithshowell]

Greene is as prolific an author as a James Patterson, Nora Roberts, or Stephen King. He is a "guru" but doesn't even realize it! Humility is priceless. Thanks Lewis for having his story of survival show us how he lives what he "preaches" and teaches.

[kaushu]

I don't know if its only me, but I connected with almost everything Robert said. Inspired me to make changes in my life. Hope everyone who wants a change in their lives makes that change too. Peace to everyone out there.

[MindNow]

*Your dark side is a PART of you. Don’t learn to avoid them or get rid of them, but learn to live ABOVE them. Let them teach and guide u from time to time* 🙏

[Hosamo]

" The best skill to have is to be able to get inside the minds of other people, if you develop that skill, nothing will ever stop you"
This is going to be my motto for the next 12 months

[alexisidro]

“Defeat and failure are the greatest things that can happen to you.” Damn 🔥

[gracegiles]

Robert Greene is such a gift to humankind. His wife was there with him when he had his stroke, because his work is not done.

[tonycrown]

Robert Greene's books completely changed my life. I went from being completely down and out to having some real success in the music and wine industry... the advice in his books are no joke. Also this is an awesome podcast. Thank you!

[OSigma]

I used to turn off this “forbidden” side of me because I thought it was so unrighteous but when I think about the times I had my greatest successes it was when I was feeling my darkest. At times I had to even create an enemy in my mind when I didn’t have one to pull this energy from. This is one of the best interviews I’ve ever watched.

[belindaoleary]

I've realised all my best teachers are men ..An awakened man is such a blessing to humanity .It doesn't seem to come naturally for men to seek truth and wisdom but when they do ..Wow !!! 🙏

[sarah]

Thus guy is speaking from his heart; he is raw and real. This talk is helping me through a lot right now. Thanks Lewis, I can’t wait to listen to his books.

[goldensunflower]

I’ve just finally faced my dark side. I know what I am, and now I’m learning how to channel it in a positive and constructive manner instead of leaning into it and wreaking havocs. Good luck to everyone on their journey.

[yaswanthreddy]

Timestamps for me to look after best lines.
8:00 repetitions

11:20

21:10 failures

27:00 - 30:55 repressing emotions

31:00 - Robert Greene's favorite law pre-stroke from his book

38:45 - Greene's favorite law post-stroke

45:25 way of improving

46:20 Greene's favorite law from laws of nature (darkside)

[KingLoDaTruth]

Law 16. Use absence to create respect and honor. Favorite Law