12 Laws Of Power For Life - Robert Greene | Modern Wisdom Podcast 383

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, how to speak with your actions not your words, 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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00:00 Intro
06:06 Success Through Action & Purpose
14:01 Cultivate Negative Capability
18:17 Remake Yourself
28:35 Judge People on Behaviour
34:40 Use Absence to Increase Respect
39:45 Become an Object of Desire
43:47 Time Lost Can Never Be Regained
48:07 The Madness of Groups
52:46 Suffer Fools Gladly
58:11 Accept Your Insignificance
1:04:17 Where to Find Robert
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[@ChrisWillx]

This episode bangs hard AF. Enjoy. Here's the timestamps: 00:00 Intro 06:06 Success Through Action & Purpose 14:01 Cultivate Negative Capability 18:17 Remake Yourself 28:35 Judge People on Behaviour 34:40 Use Absence to Increase Respect 39:45 Become an Object of Desire 43:47 Time Lost Can Never Be Regained 48:07 The Madness of Groups 52:46 Suffer Fools Gladly 58:11 Accept Your Insignificance 1:04:17 Where to Find Robert

[@nicholaschristodoulou3821]

Chris, would you consider inviting Nassim Taleb onto the pod?

[@loungejay8555]

Thanks for timestamping the intro, I was searching for that.

[@db8205]

She bangs, she bangs. I like the way she moves, she moves

[@jlindsay]

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[@luisd5098]

BANGER!!!!!!!!!

[@janicemorris6085]

I am 65 years old Never got my shit together whatever that means However my life is the most expansive creative and lucrative NOW. I am. Simply a late bloomer A lot of life is trial and error and being honest with ourselves

[@ChrisWillx]

That's sick. Congrats Janice.

[@ruizj2006]

I would like to know of your origin, the struggle. What made the change?

[@shan4145]

🤗

[@monocyte2210]

Awesome this gives me hope as a 35 yo

[@mashal2567]

I actually think that if u got ur life together at 25 or 30 it is not the best… because while u are reaching for ur goals it is the most exciting part of life.

[@joedavis4150]

... Chris Williamson, thank you. Your podcast is up there with Joe Rogan and Lex fridman.

[@ChrisWillx]

Thanks Joe. We're getting there. Can't wait to make $100m and become Russian.

[@lorenzoe.leonard4160]

And Tim Ferris

[@leanwithdean]

Joe? Never heard of her

[@renaissancestatesman]

@@ChrisWillx can't wait for you and Malice to do your trip.

[@mat7083]

@@ChrisWillx There’s no russian success

[@DemetriPanici]

*"I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination." - Jimmy Dean*

[@ChrisWillx]

Sailing Wisdom.

[@notbrad4873]

I always saw Greene's books as "Defense against the Dark Arts" classes. I'm glad to hear that was more or less his intention

[@spazaliciousbim]

Love this analogy

[@hanokenshi13]

Accurate

[@jlindsay]

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[@VaynerSpeakers]

🤯

[@understandingyourself]

extremely accurate way to put it

[@levib4149]

Grateful for Robert Greene and his work. I was really naïve to how people can be, being a former Christian I thought I had to Love all, forgive all, accept all etc. He woke me up and showed me that some people really don't have your best interest in mind. He shows the way things are , and sometimes its not pretty. His work helped me to navigate through these destructive types of people and gave me knowledge on how to protect myself and my family.

[@Mattebby20]

Robert Greene is having so much fun with this you can see him smile whenever he changes the pace that’s amazing to see how much joy he gets from the social media side of being a renowned author. Not everyone knows how to enjoy their success properly 🧘‍♂️

[@joedavis4150]

... Your guest is right. Time is way more precious than money. And I have found that it's easier to obtain than money.... I've had more than a hundred jobs, and have done well at all of them. Each job, you learn something.

[@ChrisWillx]

Robert is sharp AF. The guy's a beast.

[@jlindsay]

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[@michaelp8727]

His book influenced my life by seeing a lot of brain dust with his clarity...

[@ChrisWillx]

This new book is very legit. Highly recommended.

[@tensevo]

Non stop learning and self development is the antidote to delusion and despair.

[@nunusameera1523]

I was thinking the same. You confirmed it. Thank You ❤

[@MrRocksW]

I love Robert Greene! Just saw this in my inbox can't wait to watch!

[@ChrisWillx]

So so so good. Enjoy

[@jlindsay]

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[@DemetriPanici]

*"If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door." - Milton Berle*

[@dustinmckennon]

Great format! Thanks for taking the time to educate us on these daily laws.

[@lanagordon5669]

Robert Greene?!? Your podcast is on fire!!! Love this guy's books! They are a perfect mix of education about human nature illustrated with entertaining examples from historical figures and events. They're also completely amoral, Greene's books do not read like lectures about how people ought to behave, just a description of how people actually do behave.

[@jlindsay]

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[@jpenaussie]

Another top watch mate thankyou! Addressing popular topics and helping to change the way people think about their "transient existence". Forever glad that i hit the subscribe button. Its made me verry happy indeed. Peace.

[@spazaliciousbim]

The insignificant and the momentous is kind of the dual/ connected mindset I get into when I write poetry. Brilliant 💗🙌🏽

[@RajeevKumar-wl6ei]

Love watching your podcast Chris! Keep up the good work.

[@jcolt188]

Two great human beings. Excellent discussion. So genuine.

[@mandyshanks2327]

He has a great gift as a writer to make a story stick in the mind.

[@Nathan-ls4xt]

Just dropping a like and a comment to say thank you for this. Going to watch it later, but also want to help the algorithm.

[@abdulhadeelousta297]

the quality of your podcast is awesome so keep up the great work!!!

[@Michevell]

Wow what a powerful podcast, the last part was so transcendental and humbling. Thank you for this great interview

[@relebohileselete5923]

Thank you Chris for this Valuable content. It was honestly worth my Time

[@pranashakti4161]

Amazing! I love Robert. I need to listen to the last 5 minutes every single morning to remind me of my place in the cosmos and to get in touch with that feeling of awe. Thank you both

[@juliawinsa4260]

I adore this, what a lovely conversation. I can listen to again, for the wisdom of Robert is so tremendous. His peculiarities makes him all the more intriguing to listen to (at least to me)

[@ErnestRamaj]

Well done Chris, you just say what is necessary.

[@senayjohannes4596]

The last 10 min was one the best conversation I have ever seen.. they saw each other eye to eye and understood word by word, the points raised and the responses from both sides were just right on!!! Thank u both

[@watchingvideosnow]

Robert Greene!! Yess! Thank you x

[@acaltieri]

This is a GREAT episode. Just “discovered” your podcast a few weeks ago.

[@jimbeam4736]

Chris, you did a great job in structuring and having a conversation with Robert. You don’t Interrupt and contribute intelligent points. Really enjoy your work.

[@antekpisola2533]

best man, i will buy his book for sure

[@weediestbroom]

Man after my own heart. Gives me hope for myself.

[@AdrielWilliam]

Chris! you have an indepth wisdom, keep at it man!!!!

[@soleildhiver7396]

Always enjoy watching your podcasts. Great host.

[@rob7819]

Great podcast Chris.Hello from Dublin Ireland 🇮🇪. Rob

[@gracefitzgerald2227]

Just received my book! I’m ready to put a little Robert Greene in me on the daily! 😊

[@gratiaDei777]

I watch these on x2 speed & I love Robert Greene's voice/accent at that speed

[@antonycarles1499]

i love interviewer like you Chris , you ask and dig more questions and less talk about yourself

[@warmflash]

What a fantastic interview!

[@egdapo]

The last 2 minutes about creation were incredible!

[@rizalminar6189]

I ❤❤❤ the works of Mr. Robert Greene!!! His thoughts are like massively flowing like the Niagara Falls. 🎉🎉🎉

[@yakopro49]

An outstanding podcast good job brother

[@tsvetelinayordanova3783]

You are so not unprepared and in such an cultural snd intellectual deficiencies that I really admire your confidence to even post this.

[@andreagray4613]

Chris you are the most handsome man I’ve seen ever and thank you for featuring Dr Robert Greene. He is incredible and thanks to his incredible far reaching nature I have discovered you! Very professional and great interviewer. ☝️

[@NapoleonB]

I just received an email saying that Amazon just shipped Robert's new book to my house. I am beyond excited to start my day with a daily dose of Robert's wisdom 💯

[@sheilac5319]

Thank you, Chris.

[@Gechasoopah]

Along with Lex Fridman this is my favourite podcast. Keep it up Chris!

[@bjarthernhovde1501]

Another great Podcast Chris Williamsen👍

[@jctry8756]

EPIC! Thank you so much luvs meant from within.

[@ConnorCordell]

The final riff at 58:11 turns into such beautiful poetry all of the sudden... Thanks for getting and doing this interview with Robert Chris, phenomenal stuff.

[@jlindsay]

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[@Saveg36]

Great podcast! I never heard of robert greene but have seen his books mentioned many time. Also, this one felt a bit rushed

[@ironmine]

Wow I never expected this collab, I cannot wait to watch this!!!!

[@ChrisWillx]

Robert was actually on 3 years ago! So sick to have him back. The man's a force of nature.

[@ironmine]

@@ChrisWillx I am searching for that pod right now! Thanks for letting me know been a newly sub for around 6 months and you're one of the best podcasters I've ever watched!

[@maxflight777]

Robert Green ! What a lovely man.

[@yakopro49]

Sir Robert Greene is a living breathing genius

[@barefootarts737]

Participation is a form of consent and informs others of your own personal limits of power. The willingness to play someone else's game is a signal of power, but also it's immediate limits are plain to see.

[@stevenlightfoot6479]

Great interview!!! Really interesting guy.

[@nicholaschristodoulou3821]

Brilliant!!!

[@amethystfire3076]

I can tell Robert really likes this guy. I can tell this guy likes him too. The conversation is so smooth and they want to hear what the other has to say because they are interested in each other as a friend.

[@arlenehutchinson9259]

I just love Robert Greens mind 💯💯💯🙌🏾 And you were a great interviewer and I have listened to many, all where he appears. SO THANK YOU 😊

[@VaynerSpeakers]

💯

[@ARandomGuyyy]

Loved it!

[@DoH1966]

Talk about synchronicity, someone gave me the book of 48 Laws of Power yesterday

[@rileysmith7143]

I’ve spent hours reading his books yet never knew what he looked or spoke like. Thanks.

[@kattekongen]

Great stuff!

[@jonkarason]

Good shiii.. thanks so much!

[@yurigansmith]

That was one great talk.

[@nunusameera1523]

Thanks Chris ❤

[@Transform_with_Tea]

Thank you

[@everythingsfine3064]

Love Robert.

[@amorfati4927]

It’s amazing what the algorithms and such do. Your last one about climate change has over 1.1k and counting comments and this one at this rate looks like it’ll struggle to get up to 200. Very interested ting. Keep up the good work. Cheers!

[@DAN1992i]

You deserve so many more views and subscribers

[@celestecanyon]

Some legit wisdom for a change

[@momodoudbah6658]

I am addicted to Robert Greene books and interviews. How i wish i had discover his work earlier on

[@VaynerSpeakers]

🙌

[@womeninthewoods6009]

I thought this would be another high ego podcaster interviewing my fave Robert Greene, but actually was dang awesome, allowed Robert to shine better than a lot of the other podcasters who love the sound of their own voices. Well done ✅ really enjoyed this

[@jlindsay]

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[@addj7093]

Robert Greens the job hopper I would have never guessed. At least he’s had a lot of different experiences 👍🏻

[@petecarrollmusic]

Channel is quite excellent Chris. Service to others & selflessness is the Universe's way. Keep up the fab work buddy.

[@petecarrollmusic]

Restaurant tho, I'd go into the empty one, The hell with busy one.

[@rebecca7410]

Pleased there'll be another book I can't wait to order after watching this podcast; thank you!

[@dandimit8463]

I didn’t know this book was coming out. Immediately preordered on audible. I’ll pick up the hardback on Amazon or Barnes and noble. I live the daily theme! Thanks for your hard work, both of you!

[@BboyKeny]

"We're living in the age of con-artist" This is why I don't like how the "Fake it till you make it" mantra is being used.

[@koenkoopman3569]

HE is one of them. Look if you end up like him and the ugliness of him, would you read his books? Unless you were a fool

[@BboyKeny]

@@koenkoopman3569 I can only judge that after I read his books and try out the information that's in there on people.

[@koenkoopman3569]

@@BboyKeny I can judge if someone wrote that and in the end, end up like him, you should not take that advice or readings. Good on you though if you want to end up like an a hole and try and BS people.

[@BboyKeny]

@@koenkoopman3569 I don't randomly change when I've read something. I also don't use such a things for power, but it's interesting to me if it's identifiable. I act according to my morals, not for my desires. It's mainly my curiosity for information that makes me want to read stuff.

[@koenkoopman3569]

@@BboyKeny Of course if you read things especially a book, it can subtlely change you. Don't be so naive. You are not listening to my point which was that if you read it and follow it as well as to end up as him, you're screwed. He is a BStter. Wake up

[@dsymbols7758]

Awsm 👏

[@medienmitmarius278]

Its so funny, i read His book 3 Times and never saw His face. Its incredible good.

[@annnykole]

People hate Transparency...and whenever you tell them who you truly are.. they don't believe eg...I have no credentials on the wall...and I share it...People say...why would you tell people that about yourself...I will tell someone i don't love them..amd they say I'm lying. If I broke a glass as a child...I would tell My parents/parent because I always felt it's my responsibility to take actions for My own act...People are AFRAID to feel judged and It's not far fetched.. that it is innately inbedded. My son made me listen the 48 LAWS OF POWER audio over 9 yrs ago...amd I was GIFTED the Book over 3yrs ago. POWER IS HIGHLY IMPORTANT to Me...I haven't MASTERED the ART as yet...because I still falter...however I catch Mself quicker NOW.. had I not known the root cause. ROBERT GREENE... has an INFINITE amount of WISDOM.. . My tiny brain cant Formulate any other words at this moment!

[@martynspooner5822]

I totally agree money can be earned, borrowed, stolen or found. You simply do not have those alternatives with money as nice as it is to have not that I have any mind.

[@davidlloyd-jones8519]

When you talk of power, to me its a bit like money. True i dont want to admit that i want money - or power and so i suppose maybe true that i do really...i am not really sure But what i can say 100% is that i DONT want others having power over me - in exactly the same way that i DONT want debt

[@splaz333]

tell Robert Chopin wrote "Minute Valse" about George Sand's dog chasing its own tail, it's a waltz

[@jsabra89]

Great interview, thank you. But I enjoy more talks when the interviewer is probing further into the guest's mind rather than sharing their own opinion.

[@jeaniebritz4587]

Have to wait it out. Played it safe as a widow with 3 boys at 33. I knew my time will come. 59 now and rocking my own business 😎 more to come📈

[@Carroty_Peg]

Highly recommend Alex Hormozi and Leila Hormozi's channels. They offer incredible amounts of knowledge! They're newbies to KZbin.

[@enaukara5535]

Exactly.. Right.. I'm too damn broken.

[@georgefilhour8122]

Chris is brilliant and crazy handsome 😍

[@GabrielaHandalArt]

Him looking for his new website and reading the script was such an "old guy" thing ahhahaa it was awesome

[@parshantjuneja4811]

Good questions, honest conversation.. I appreciate that!

[@tholiunathi23]

I will always maintain that the less you know about a person the more intriguing they become.

[@idaloup6721]

Super ! I recommend to read if possible the letters George Sand wrote to her daughter. People, maybe, should read "La Comédie Humaine " de Balzac because in this novel you've got everything you have to know about the human behaviour, the societal codes and the masks we are compelled to wear in a coping mechanism. I'm not pitted against living as if there was nothing amiss in the human behaviour but I know that my mind if I'm not vigilant can be entrapped in the big societal vampire. It's okay for me now to be nobody, nothing, a feather blown by the wind. I create what I need to create in letting go of a specific outcome. Who cares ? As Robert said our existence is ephemeral and when we'll die who'll care ? Thank you both from France 👋 🇨🇵

[@Paragon_Reason]

This man is so familiar, reminds me very much of myself.

[@bedadays1763]

I’m sure Roberts apprentice is great but I’m not sure he has surpasssed him.RG is a very respected writer

[@vegiepire7677]

Hi, big fan of Roberts books. Can anyone please recommend some books for the layman on Game Theory?? Cheers

[@BoBo-pe3kv]

Power is controlling/understanding the EGO! Enjoying the lessons along the way to wisdom! They’re going to present themselves - enjoy the opportunity to learn and grow in the moment- The more you grow, The less you knew before. Accept, process and move on (:

[@bSMith266]

Interested in you reasoning to conduct the podcast in this 'next one, next one' format, rather than a fully conversational way. Not a criticism, just curious. It is definitely more clipable, as there are boundaries on each topic. Could it be that Rob set a predefined time constraint, so to make the most out of the opportunity, this format is a necessity to hit all things your interested in. Either way great job.

[@ConnorCordell]

It feels highly applicable given the nature of the book that Robert is being interviewed about. That said, more long-form conversations that go any and all directions between Chris and Robert would be amazing!

[@BoBo-pe3kv]

Ahh ha!! Finally. Lessons on MOoJOo(: Bangerang Gentlemen! Thank you

[@majorkade]

Prince had the aloofness and mystique. Made him cool.

[@topiastopias4611]

26:20 27:41 30:52 stress reveals people 34:41 Appear more seldom, so you will be noticed 58:44 Accept your insignificance