Robert Greene on the Power of Daily Practice

[@cyberbird8683]

If Robert only knew how many lifes he had helped with his work... Thanks a lot

[@pdannysan13]

This year I have been struggling with his book The Laws of Human Nature. I can only read around one of these self-help books a year. I believe it takes time and energy to internalize the messages of these books. And Robert's book is just so much more than a typical make you feel book. It is really a deep dive into human psychology with examples from history and it makes you draw parallels from your own life. A truly tremendous amount of work must have gone into it. Thank you, Robert.

[@VaynerSpeakers]

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[@rogueturtle]

I'm so happy I started reading Robert Greene's books when I was 14 years old. Now at age 15 I'm very happy I have a lot of time to re-read all of these books so I can have a deeper knowledge of this information. I look forward to getting my hands on the Daily Laws and enjoy reading it.

[@greengame9713]

At age 14. You're going places

[@jalonkickz3859]

Hey @PotatoTree, I'm around your age group and I've been a little hesitant to purchase some of Greene's works. I've done my research and I've heard best of both worlds. As a 15 year old does Greene's work fall in relevance in your daily life? Thank you.

[@rogueturtle]

@@jalonkickz3859 Yeah I find in social situations, expeshaly when dealing with drama, it gives makes things so much easier because you get an elevated perspective and your able to find better salutations. Not only that, but using books like the 48 Laws of Power you can use the stradigies to gain a lot of respect and social power around your peers.

[@VaynerSpeakers]

🎉

[@gideonmuriumwangi1207]

I love Robert Green, he's phenomenon.. i like him more especially after the stroke.. he bounced back stronger and better..😮

[@andilekaj2358]

Robert Greene is the Grandmaster. I hope is is healthy, strong and in good spirits. People like Robert are a rare breed in humanity.

[@VaynerSpeakers]

💯

[@RobertGreeneOfficial]

Thank you for the interview

[@Santiino]

Very interesting conversation. You should get a verification so we can recognise you easier on youtube

[@ngadv293]

Your conversations with Ryan are so insightful, I believe he has such a broad background in history that can match some of your knowledge

[@refilwerammidi1379]

I started with the 48 laws of power and I fell in love. Read 4 of your books so far and I subscribed to your channel. Thank you for sharing your wisdom Robert Greene ❤

[@refilwerammidi1379]

I read the 48 laws of power first and I fell in love with Robert Greene❤

[@wongel3950]

Robert Greene is one of my fav Author, unfortunately he has been battling he stroke that took a toll on his health but he continues to fight and live through his work ethic and book! Much love to the great!

[@conversationcorner1837]

If you observe him speaking, you can see that he thinks before he speaks and thinks carefully about what he says.

[@nimbusspacewagon]

Robert Greene and Ryan Holiday are two great philosophers of our time. I have been working Ryan's Daily Stoic Journal for over a year now, and it has changed my life. Now, I have added Robert's new Daily Laws to my daily journal process as I loop back on the Daily Stoic Journal for another year. It will double the time I spend on the daily journal, but I consider that time well spent. So far, it is interesting how Robert and Ryan's books both sync up on a daily basis - Like Ryan said, that is likely because I am seeing what I need to see in in my personal life... Robert and Ryan are two sides of the same coin, with Ryan's inspirational Stoicism meeting Robert's aspirational pragmatism, both meeting in the middle. Thanks Ryan and Robert. Your partnership over the years has helped so many across all over your works.

[@duanenavarra2039]

I think it is courageous to stand up for religious and medical freedom. Robert Greene is right, it's a matter of perspective.

[@nathanmoulson7552]

Ryan it would be beneficial if you were able to improve the audio quality of the podcast. It sounds as though I’m listening to a really engaging conversation in a public bathroom. Directional or shotgun mics would be a game changer for the experience.

[@samar1462]

Agree

[@davidarbelaez4395]

Big deal

[@Tron247]

On the podcast version of this, Ryan states that this was an impulse interview. Robert Greene was just visiting Ryan and they happened to just start talking about the book which led to this, hence the bad audio.

[@RobbenBanks153]

@@Tron247 excuses!

[@GregRichardson1976]

Yawn. Come here looking for insight. Leave comments moaning about the audio. Really don’t understand the core of what we’re tackling here do you…..stoicism my friends. Less you tube comments more actions

[@pixelart0124]

Conversations between Ryan Holiday and Robert Greene are always my favorite. They're most enjoyable and engaging.

[@VaynerSpeakers]

👌

[@liambeatz3158]

Ryan is so happy whenever he’s around Robert

[@raymondtendau2749]

True.You can feel the Master and student Relationship and its just lovely how Humble Ryan always is.🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@mat7083]

Ryan: You’ve all bled with Robert. Now, BLEED with me!! 🗡

[@VaynerSpeakers]

♥

[@dabidoe]

Ryan is obeying "bow to the master" by having his book bowing down to Robert's book.

[@dabidoe]

*don't outshine the master w/e lol

[@pano6391]

@@charliecho5392 nah it's obvious but what does it matter anyway

[@henrikadewell7711]

Over reading often leads to misreading, and steer the conv towards a unecessary direction.

[@True38]

That is actually a nice subtle touch right there XD Robert is definitely the Master and Ryan is playing his part.

[@rodrigoayala9051]

Courage does not apply only to people who are doing what you like or think is right. It is more about following your own core values and what you think is right, despite the risks and negative social or phisical consequences. I believe that nurse is courageous.

[@andydufresne299]

Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful dialogue. The last 20 minutes especially stimulated my mind in a positive way. I particularly loved Mr Greene's explanation of 'Amor Fati'. This has been a very insightful video that I will save and return to from time to time. Thank you, Ryan and Robert. Peace.

[@rschmidtzalles]

You guys woke me up and I feel stronger than ever. Specifically “The obstacle is the way” by Ryan and “48 Laws of Power” by Mr. Greene

[@donblack1571]

Robert Greene is a hero.

[@devonrumpel]

I always appreciate when Ryan and Robert speak about their craft and upcoming books. Such a treat. And very inspiring. Also, Robert's personal stories in The Daily Laws are indeed fantastic. Thanks for this!

[@stewartxp2400]

Robert Greene is the wounded healer and a wise man. He's like the modern day version of a noble advisor, I could see him wearing a cloak and standing there providing insight into some concerning situation for a troubled person.

[@CRFSUIGENERIS]

Well said. A lot of writers are smart, but few are this wise and warm. He’s an unselfish man with genuine heart to help humanity with his intellect that sees the patterns. A true mentor for any soul in front of him.

[@sirphilipgreen]

Wow, what a great discussion about courage and conformity around 27:00 onwards

[@osep5581]

GREAT Listen. Thank you both

[@tammy6452]

Like the content of the video and also love the fact that while you listen, you can imagine yourself being able to sit on a chair just across from them at this angle and listen. Cemetaries have different meanings in different situations. My mother told me of having grown up poor in a very large city the cemetaries were the place where she could go that there were vast amounts of grass and trees.

[@shahriyarkalhor]

Dude I have read all his books at least twice... And in fact I think one should at least read them twice...! Roberts content is priceless... I think the world needs junctures and new methods, ideas for studying and exercising . We live in such times that we wasted a great period of our times doing nothing.... For an example, time wasted in traffic...tv... Driving to the gym 😂 that's the most rediculas one...and so on... I personally ride my bicycle and listen to Roberts audiobooks it's like total meditation, entertainment, enlightenment...and exercise for my body soul and mind... People need to be though and understood that their isn't a multivitamin and easy fix to all the shit that's out their in life... An when someone has condensed and gathered all this great content for us.. the least that we can do is to find freaking 1 hour time per day to read or listen.. I think Robert should writer his next book on this topic!! The art of ...... !? Hope this last book covers it 🙂. Can wait till I read it We truly live in times in which we are drawing in information and dieing from the lack of wisdom..and know how of finding ourselves in these fast changing times.. This was meant to be a comment 😝😂 not a freaking article 😂😃 Sorry hehehe 😂

[@nicholaskearney678]

Great men, of honest influence. Me, love my stoic path, despite the past. The past? Where is it now? Go forward human,and enjoy you. Nicko New Zealand.

[@guitarinmartin]

Courage is willingness to sacrifice something if necessary. That's why it's so rare.

[@__somnii]

Thank you especially for that last bit on Amor Fati. Really needed to hear it. And congrats on the new books my dudes!

[@bostonbrown6496]

Thank you for what you do Mr. Greene, started my day with Daily laws this morning.

[@later_daze_4080]

Vinyl collection looks pretty respectable!

[@jordanerdman90]

I feel like Ryan should remember he is teaching lessons to guide us not absolute rules. Courage and what is right is defined within us, history may prove some to be standing on the wrong side that does not mean they did not have courage to stand in the first place. Even as a person who probably wouldn’t be welcomed in the civil war south the men who fought and led had courage, that’s undeniable.

[@wisewina]

The next thing you going to say is that 'the good is in all of us' like a careless naturalist of 'highest nobility', if I were to give rules from my rule book I'll will tell you to rather say 'truth is that, even a sociopath, psychopath, serial killer etc. have an innate potential of being good or courageous' but I think you might prefer to say 'we were all born good, courageous etc' which has a great point but that can be carelessly spiritualized and mislead. Now I argue with myself and tell you that I know you do not really believe what you say about the 'rule book', and that's just my claim; and I go on to forge you to rather try to be about courage as in **your** deepest heart, and then you could go further and embrace limits of our perceptions and understanding. Right here, I think they did an amazing job to synthesize our foamy reality.

[@GIJake-oo9ir]

Loving these figting analogies. As a boxer I convince myself I'm invincible until I get the ring I'm terrified which makes me more aware. So far I'm 2 - 0

[@azhaanebrahim4887]

Thank you Ryan holiday for this amazing interview you two are my favourite authors Amor fati is my favourite idea from your books not just to accept life but to love the hand you been dealt and turn everything into fuel we don't choose what happened to us what but we choose how we respond there lies our power keep up the amazing work thank you😁🙌🏼💯👍🏽

[@ninevaliant8583]

I know this is a Daily Stoic video but the title of the video implies that it is an interview with Robert Greene. However, Ryan spoke about 80% of the time and Robert spoke maybe 20%. This is why I miss professional journalism- they knew how to focus on the subject they are interviewing. On these KZbin platforms, the host usually spends equal amount of time or more time chiming in and talking about themselves. I didn’t play the video to listen to you- I came here to listen to the guest… in this case Robert Greene. It seems like Ryan broke the first law of power and was attempting to outshine the master by talking about and trying to impress us with everything he knew.

[@zarifrasul7942]

I also noticed, especially in the first few minutes, that when Robert Greene was speaking, Ryan seemed like he was thinking about what he was going to say next rather than listen to his guest.

[@aramuses]

Felt the same!

[@joseph42s]

It’s hard to do both. Ryan speaks for a living basically, so I imagine that this is a bit of a blind spot for him. This is good feedback though, hope he takes on the challenge!

[@pkmessick]

I look at it more of a conversation than an interview…

[@bryguy07]

Didn’t feel like writing it out, but you basically summed it all up nicely.. “Ego is the enemy” yet much of what I hear him talk about comes directly from his ego. He has great material, not taking that away.. but damn.. it’s not always about you.. listen a little bit more..

[@KyleKranz]

Just ordered the daily laws, I'll probably save it for the new year but I'll have it when I'm ready :-)

[@wendyplear82]

Great idea!

[@KyleKranz]

@@wendyplear82 Thanks :) Are you going to buy it, Wendy?

[@nourhanebn69]

Two of my fav wisest modern men ever ❤

[@VaynerSpeakers]

💯

[@skionen1781]

Awesome!!! book. I just picked up a copy of the daily laws today at my local Barns & Nobles. really enjoying his books

[@GameScenes4K]

Why is nobody talking about the red rash in his eye, I hope he's in good health.

[@Johnwilkinsonofficial]

you should see the other guy

[@susanbyron6499]

He's had a stroke and some serious health issues... wishing this prolific author every opportunity for full recovery and well-being.

[@davidarbelaez4395]

Why does that matter?

[@hassanosman3510]

@@davidarbelaez4395 it matters alot to know, knowing someone situation can help you remember to pray for him nor her

[@bed7610]

He had eye surgery, not sure what for

[@difigo1945]

43:15 reason of reading older books

[@jellygurl27]

Interesting he said he did not experience success until he was 38. Steve Harvey said the same thing. 38 must be a magic number for men.

[@johnmwangi8706]

Some truth

[@Francisco_Manos]

Looking forward to reading this book. All of Mr. Greene's books have been illuminating.

[@orsotheshadowspear7424]

I like to learn new thing's.Here different perspective's,stories and beliefs.When people start trying to Illumimate me though it's makes me want to stab them.

[@jamesledger8829]

Yes wrap it up!

[@kaptainh5538]

Ryan - Say less than Necessary , young buck .. Listen to the Master . Robert Green .

[@im_that_guy]

36:03 I'm glad Robert called you out here because you have decided to be the arbiter in this situation based on your own subjective opinion. Not what the teacher felt they needed to do, based on their own principles.

[@DrProgNerd]

Great interview. Just ordered his book.

[@Clydeus]

Thank you so much! Just what I needed before going to sleep.

[@stopmocking]

I love and admire Robert Greene. He and his books have been incredibly inspirational to me. I am so grateful for his wisdom.

[@KingOFFLINE]

Is Ryan Holiday on the spectrum?

[@lindonnikprelaj5403]

Robert Greene was helping connor mcgregor train for his fight

[@Starshot1298]

What’s the song in the beginning

[@aaronwimberleymbamsf5776]

Great meditation to start the day=] Also, a great start to international stoicism week.

[@Booster85]

2 great minds in one room 👏

[@VaynerSpeakers]

💯

[@AA-hb6sc]

Greene is a true Grand Master Strategist. I personally don't like Ryan Holiday, he is a copycat. I read his books and he copied Greene's style. He was aggressive and looked insecure in the beginning of this interview. Somebody should remind him that it is not about promoting his books and passive-aggressively attacking Greene. This book is a great synthesis of his work and he wanted to make it more accessible to people.

[@fibrofog3726]

I'm pretty sure Greene mentored Holiday in a way, he references him constantly and usually refers to him as one of the major figures that got him to where he is, I'm not too surprised they're similar in style, but I don't think it's 'copying', more 'inspired by'. Might be wrong though.

[@UMNightlife]

The 49th law is known only to Robert, who will use it on his opponents.

[@khariboy9537]

Love this man

[@utsavop3418]

14:05 - ROBERT ON STEPHAN KING.

[@ahaanamaan7150]

Robert is like the proud mentor who saw his apprentice grow to this level

[@bennyballard6219]

Courage is independent of virtue. Both the good and bad show courage at times

[@heronchambers3824]

Must have daily videos.

[@OGCOPELAND]

Robert is the best dating coach there is 😂 it all translates in any area of life really

[@VaynerSpeakers]

😂

[@giancarlo_films]

Get lav mics. Thanks

[@Anas-qv3wm]

That music in the beginning. what is it ?

[@sickindividualelectrolytes5336]

Ryan is being mentored luv itt

[@jay67937]

I know authors don't take requests but I would love a Robert Greene book just on alive time vs dead time.

[@Nathan-ls4xt]

Cat's tail at the bottom right of the screen at 07:53 Here kitty kitty!

[@gilbertvillanos2526]

What happened to Robert greene left eye? First the stroke than this?

[@jayanthgurramkonda5695]

Robert greene ❤️

[@warrenbertrand290]

Greene: Can you make sure the camera gets my good side? Holiday: Sure, sure...

[@donblack1571]

Saw Ryan look like he’s twitchy and looking impatient to say something and wondering why he almost looks like he’s tweaking. Realized I left the speed at 1.25 speed.

[@mertcakir661]

Why does Greene have the red swollen eyebag on the left and all the other things? Is he well?

[@dailypro2023]

I love this!

[@ZiplineShazam]

I wish I lived in a world where "positive affirmations" were absolutely unnecessary

[@truenorthaffirmations7049]

Make power a habit. Make it your creed stronger Sharper solar

[@rodgerbane3825]

Maybe I missed something. 40 laws of power seemed..... flat out evil to me. When was "The Daily laws" published? It dosen't show up on his list of published works.

[@deathdeathington]

Machiavelli already did "Use religion."

[@Dust4Vomit]

Could you have sat to his left?

[@KarmasAbutch]

I feel like I’m trapped in a University washroom at lunch time unable to leave because the door is blocked by some mouthpiece trying to outshine our Professor and I don’t want to be rude in case the Professor is enjoying this. But WHERE IS THE CONTENT ABOUT DAILY PRACTISE …. Please. Because I have things to do…

[@Davidcorner111]

the audio lol

[@550w5]

So good

[@Lost_In_LA]

Thinking of the sponsor-I wonder if there is any concern that Athletic Greens contains spirulina blue-green algae.

[@SpidermanInLondon]

Robert's cat 🐈‍⬛

[@serveemall3378]

What happened with his eye? is he okay?

[@raymondtendau2749]

He had stroke after writing his previous book the Laws of Human Nature.We pray for his full recovery moving forward.His works has been a guide for some of us in a very tight situations.Get well soon Mr.Robert.🙏🏾

[@serveemall3378]

@@raymondtendau2749 Most of us know about that. But he had the stroke in 2018. This thing with his eye is recent, as the recording is recent.

[@raymondtendau2749]

@@serveemall3378 oh kk...sorry about that.i don't know about his eye🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@gracefitzgerald2227]

He had minor surgery for his vision or eye. He explains it in another video. No one punches out the author of the 48 laws of Power.😊

[@jamief8836]

Very sad to hear Ryan imply that a person standing for something THEY feel is important isn't courageous... it is absolutely a matter of perspective and personal. Because YOU believe the virus is the worst thing ever in history does NOT mean everyone does... and SOME people do not want injections as a " savior " of Self or OTHER. Much respect to both Authors. I have been a fan of both.

[@nemtom20]

Exactly, I was so shocked when Ryan said a couple weeks/months ago on instagram that people who do not take this experimental vaccine deserve to be treated poorly and be discriminated against. Goes so much against what one would think he stands for based on his daily posts.

[@oakinwol]

@@nemtom20 standing up for yourself selfishly isn't courageous. It's selfish. Being willing to take on difficulty or fear for others, that's courageous. I'm a pharmacist, the vaccine is no more experimental then getting a brand new virus that your body has never dealt with. The virus killed or caused the premature expiration of 600k people in the US, and the vaccine definitely hasn't. I work at a hospital and we were exhausted, while so many called us liars and simply did not care to become vaccinated to decrease their likelihood of coming to the hospital. Now that cases are down I don't think it should be mandated, but when hospitals were full then it was just truly selfish to not get vaccinated, at least the J&J, which was based on standard, basic vaccine technology

[@ehrenthompson7891]

@@oakinwol well said

[@ehrenthompson7891]

Being a stoic is about taking care of your fellow humans and understanding that circumstances are bigger than what you may believe; especially when the science says different.

[@theblackswan18]

What happened to Robert's eye?

[@welshreaver]

Someone just mentioned he had a stroke so maybe a fall?

[@ascensionbias7528]

Wow...some of the views didn't age well.

[@piercethehans2239]

43:16

[@deaglefly4338]

This set looks uncomfortable. Two separate chairs slightly facing each other would be more comfortable and in turn allow better conversation

[@raymondtendau2749]

The 49th Law of power is "you do not talk about the laws of power".There is a reason why Robert greene decided to leave it out.Dont go running your mouth about the cool manipulative techniques found in the book.You will only draw resentment upon yourself. MY QUESTION:How true is the above statement.??I read it randomly from a site.However,never seen Robert make mention of it anywhere in his podcasts or videos.I hope he or Ryan responds to this.I will be really glad.🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@bobgoodnoe4583]

Was this guy interviewing himself? Good lord. He needs to re-read some of Robert’s books and do some self-assessment . (chuckle)

[@kennethgalan6843]

What happen to sir Robert’s eye sir ryan?

[@chrisabram8416]

So does thisbguy actually follow the laws of power? Or is the point to be aware of them? Not ready the book but the ones I have seen are not the kind of rules I would want to live by

[@bodybydre1470]

It’s about awareness. You need to learn how to fight to avoid fighting. Bullies usually fight ppl they know they can beat and most ppl manipulate those they know they can control, once you learn how to fight , the likelihood of you being bullied goes down by a lot. The more you know about manipulation, the less likely you are to be manipulated

[@wendyplear82]

My son(16) asked for the book ( the 48 laws of power" and I bought it for him. I have read through all of the laws and was kind of scratching my head... Asking myself, Do I want him(16yi) to read this? I read Something that said it isn't a book that is allowed in jails. So thanks Body By Dre for your comment to help me understand the why behind this book or the proper perspective of it's good use in life and to Chris Abram for your concern as well. It helps to frame things. I didn't realize it would link my back to Ryan. The book didn't seem to stoic but we chose to let our last child out of 6 find himself and walk according to his own interests in this life. Funny how life flows lol.

[@gomez43]

Greene & Holiday are like Jordan & Kobe

[@williamtsanders]

did my man Bobby Greene get in a fight?

[@4twindad]

2 icons

[@thearchangel9835]

The eye!?!?? What happened to his eye???

[@barbaradace7952]

Hey, don’t shoo away the cat! We wanted to get its point of view on the subject... ;-)

[@dezzmand123]

Ryan be quiet damn let the master talk

[@JPBotero717]

I don't know why Robert does not look to me powerful, seductive or a strategist

[@jaylenhutton4640]

Looks can be deceiving!

[@praveenbabukommu2465]

Reed his book laws of human nature to understand why he behaves that way

[@mark8625]

Oh shit, the left eye club. Who gave him a black eye.

[@jmt2192]

Unfortunately I think it was probably something to do with healing from his stroke. He definitely seems a lot stronger and healthier overall now compared to immediately post-stroke.

[@mark8625]

@@jmt2192 time will tell. Narratives are easily excepted, what were told and shown is what we believe.

[@LuIsSaNcHeZ510]

Your channel has been a massive value in my life, but take a “stoic” look at vaccine science. Dr. Drew has been extremely courageous when it comes to talking about the science with other doctors who have lost their jobs just for speaking about the scientific evidence.

[@brantcunningham4333]

Courage gets lumped with honor Wich has people killed on the road to the wrong side of history . Nobody wants that .

[@dhi2006]

Slow down Ryan, stick to your philosophy. I know your young and excited, but stop and THINK