Mastery: Robert Greene (The Modern Machiavellian Robert Greene)

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Typos - I noticed several errors in subject-verb agreement and one misspelling. If you’re going to write a book about mastery, you might want to master copy-editing first. Qualities that will help you succeed: Self-discipline, desire, persistence, focus, effort, patience, energy, obsessiveness, observance, confidence, trust in self, emotional commitment, humility, adaptability, boldness, openness.

Groth, Aimee (June 4, 2012). "Robert Greene Tells Us What People Don't Understand About Power". Business Insider.

Definitely, an enlightening read if you are interested in the psychological intricacies of attraction and that elusive je ne sais quoi that brings two people together, as it systematizes the complex dance that goes on between two humans when they are mating, even if they are unaware that that is what they are doing. Greene states that he does not try to follow all of his advice as, "Anybody who did would be a horrible ugly person to be around." [4] Early life [ edit ] However, remember: on the path to mastery, each mentor is only a stepping-stone to the next level. Your goal is to surpass your masters. Once you’ve internalized what they have to offer, move on without guilt. Don’t stay in their shadows. 4. Cultivate Social Intelligence

Drawing lessons from the lives of accomplished people, this book offers practical, organized advice for how to realize your own Life's Task.Mastery explains how to become successful by examining the lives of historical figures such as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Albert Einstein, as well as through Greene's interviews with contemporary figures such as Teresita Fernández, Cesar Rodriguez, and Daniel Everett. [2] [7] [8] [9] Reception [ edit ] Too big praises or too much friendliness upon first meeting are signs of envy and you should be guarded Goethe - Хүн ер нь нэг талбарт мастер болоход бүх мэдрэмжүүд нь нээгдэж нэг бус нэлээдгүй олон салбарт мастер болдог бололтой. However, those bullet points didn’t always seem like actionable steps. One example: the step “craft the appropriate persona” doesn’t say much about how to do that, so it feels like those lists don’t always deliver on their promise. Mastery Review The notion of “being authentic to your true self” is kinda sophomoric in the sense that your self is constantly evolving and changing, and also the fact that your “true self” might contain impulses towards serial homicide as much as astrophysics or chess, and should thus be regarded with due caution. I think your true self is something you create by making decisions, rather than something you excavate by listening to voices, inner or otherwise.