Robert Greene and Ryan Holiday on Power, Stoicism, Human Nature, and More I Live from Los Angeles

I am incredibly proud to bring my first of two conversations with my friend Ryan Holiday of the @DailyStoic this September. Thank you to everyone who came out to this event in Los Angeles.
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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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Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
1:14 - Why history matters
20:00 - What will the present be remembered for?
27:26 - Thoughts on AI
31:08 - Notecard research system
37:50 - Delayed gratification when writing
41:24 - Struggling with ego
1:00:20 - Memento Mori
1:09:20 - Q&A begins
1:10:15 - What do you want your legacy to be?
1:12:20 - On Shortness of Life by Seneca
1:15:56 - Where is the future headed?
1:17:55 - Thoughts on UFOs and life outside of Earth
1:20:20 - On boredom
1:23:40 - Getting over difficulty in writing
1:25:03 - Thoughts on stoic virtues
1:27:50 - How do you know if you wrote too much or not enough
1:32:00 - Thank you Los Angeles!

[@celestinebennett212]

🤲🙌✍One of the Greatest Authors I have ever known ..His books have mentored me in my social life, relationship with myself, and Business wise ..After reading his books I see the world differently..God bless you Robert Greene you are truly changing lives out here ..we appriciate you🙏

[@montymontgomeri]

Came here to say same thing 🎉❤

[@celestinebennett212]

@@montymontgomeri I will thank you💕

[@CarolR-sc2rc]

He's the best. Amazing insight.

[@NEMEIFX]

It's clear that Robert Greene's work has had a profound impact on your life. 📚💡 I'm genuinely interested in knowing more about which of his books resonated with you the most and how they've influenced your journey. Please feel free to share your thoughts and experiences-I'm all ears! It's amazing how literature can shape our perspectives and bring about meaningful change.

[@celestinebennett212]

@@NEMEIFX My favorite book was "The Art of Seduction", "The 48 Laws of Power" , "The Laws of Human Nature" The Art of Seduction is more about how people are seduced. weather sexually or non sexually eg a businessman wants to sell their products he has to seduce his customers to bring them in and to entice them into buying the product(Advertisement), You have final exams, and you need to do a seductive project that will entice your examiner to give you higher max, You seduce your husband to bring him closer to you by leading him to a world of pleasures away from his daily Musculine environment to a more Feminine environment were he can be a child again and not to worry about anything ..we need that sometime as Humans The 48 Laws of Power ....(Great business strategies ) The Law of Human Nature ..Master how people behave and it will give you a clear picture of how to talk to them (Communication) and how you behave around them to gain Power..if they don't like what you are saying tone it down with something they like, too to get a balance...if you want to sell a product, a good salesman can tell if they have made a sale by the body language of the customer (Human Nature)We all love an easy Victory at some point This book brings out the inner Power potential that you have or maybe did not know existed

[@HarryGillen]

Few people have done more to shape my thinking and understanding of the world than Robert Greene. His interviews and books are always priority reading.

[@solomonraju4989]

I have Never Learned this much from another person in the whole world except from this Man, Thank you sir

[@BookshelfJourney]

Robert is wealth of wisdom. His wisdom changed my life. I hope he live for many years and keep writing books.

[@atulmishra9127]

Robert Greene is an incredibly pragmatist person. He makes us look at the world objectively... Heads off to you sir....❤😊

[@hisukahasuka9468]

Ryan better

[@4SomethingMore444]

1:45 Mr. Greene, I'm here because of you. You have no idea how much your work changed my life. I would like to hear you live one day like all these people right there. Much love from Europe!

[@dupeusa]

I find myself relating to Ryan in the sense that you can see in his eyes that his mind is racing thinking about different things, but respect to Robert for staying present with every question.

[@user-rx7uh9mg4f]

I'm sure age has a lot to do with it.

[@avocadofox623]

‘Are you OCD or something?’… & ‘regular people’ notecards… 😂❤ Love these two brilliant people together 🙏🏻

[@resumefreak]

Make your success seem effortless Master the art of timing Always say less than necessary Strict with yourself but tolerant of others Memento mori 🖤

[@intheeveryday]

My two favourite people! Will listen to this at least 5 times! ❤ what an honour to live in that times we do. Such nuggets of knowledge and wisdom being shared so freely.

[@RobertGreeneOfficial]

Hope you enjoy it.

[@AA-hb6sc]

I feel so much envy right now. The people who attended this LA event are so lucky to see you in person. You owe your Bay Area fans to see you in San Francisco! Please come back and don't bail on us like you did this year!

[@muhammadumerfarooq8477]

This is a treat to watch two of my favorite writers, I would rather say reformists, sharing the screen.

[@YukoYoshikane82]

I was lucky enough to sit there and listened to this live. Robert Greene was so present and very personable to as many as he can be there, made a lot of us feel special being there. He definitely wrote Art Of Seduction, he seduced us (I had a crush lol❤)

[@thupsidedown]

Robert Greene's advice to young people on the sign of the times: "The time that you live in is is a resistance factor. It's like when you're swimming, you get stronger because you're moving against the force of the water. When you're weight training, you have the resistance of the weight. When you live in a cultural moment there are all kinds of bad habits, obsessions, addictions that can happen. It happened in the ' 50s. Look at how people were smoking, television and drinking etc. So you want young people to resist the times. You can make yourself stronger than I ever could have been if you develop discipline, if you work against all of the addictions all the sugar rushes, Al, the dopamine fixes that people are surrounding you with. If you cut short your time on Instagram. If you force yourself to learn a foreign language. If you get your children to play the piano. They're going to be the biggest weirdo in their neighborhood, people are going to wonder what's wrong with them but they are going to be the masters of the future. So use these bad times as a resistance factor to make yourself even stronger"

[@anthenehbeze.]

Robert we love you❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@bryceallen]

This came out at a perfect time. Currently using Robert and Ryan’s research method to write a book on US education. It’s always rejuvenating to hear them discuss their craft.

[@siyolisegqongwana9013]

Good luck! The muse be with you

[@bryceallen]

@@siyolisegqongwana9013 🙏🏾

[@Sirnewtzz]

The bit where they were talking about note cards was very real and entertaining. I love that Robert got to find out stuff about Ryan that he didn't know and was somewhat shocked 😅. Unfiltered conversations are the best, it makes you see and respect them in a different light.

[@bushraalmas5397]

A naive here,,,started reading your book 48 laws if power,remembering my mistakes at this stage of my life

[@harshitdhall3698]

I love your wisdom and I can't stress enough that you read 'Bhagvat-Geeta' before your book on 'Sublime'. Trust me a man like you who can read between the lines MUST read it.

[@kevinmitnick1301]

he have already read it , you can see some of the lines in 33 strategies of war..

[@gayathrirajagopal3051]

Thank you so much for uploading this convo. Your well-being is important. Please take care of your health❤

[@Vision-kl3mx]

Robert really made me a good salesman i credit that to him,he taught me that most of someone's success is tied to people and you need to know how to maneuver without guilt,its just the way of the world

[@hassanyusuf5216]

Thank you so much…

[@sohila5033]

Loved this so much. I loved Robert's answer to the last question about morality. Can't wait for Sublime and many more books, from these incredible gentlemen.

[@samuelvirgo8468]

❤❤❤❤my favorite author I have all of Robert Green books, all of Ryan Holiday’s books❤❤❤❤❤

[@TheToxicgamer1000]

I was supposed to be in the Audience live I had tickets and ended up not being able to make it cuz of work . Watching this makes me so sad but happy at the same time I can experience it in a way

[@yahudaiskhanuti265]

You taught me how to read myself and realizing my weakness and strengths. You made me realize about the harsh reality about life with people. You made me a better student - knowing how I learn better with my own pace and applying patience. You made me better in reading people. Thank you Robert. You're a life changer. Honored if you would give me a reply!

[@josephyoung8591]

It was such a privilege seeing this show in person. Thank you both

[@gdigesu]

Mr Greene, thank you for sharing this.

[@samuelvirgo8468]

These two men are responsible for my success for my relationship for my discipline

[@DouBBy-The-Great]

Thank you Robert, from the bottom of my heart you changed my life

[@Manuel-6]

I love Robert. I hope he can regain his phisicality

[@harshittripathi6321]

Thank you sir...

[@LifeofFana]

Nice to see Robert still kicking ass! Amazing author!

[@ahmadbels]

thank you for your sacrifice Robert. You lived a boring life so many could have a chance to live

[@AlburpCatstein]

Thank you so much for this, and thank you both for your work!

[@True38]

Great conversation. Loved every second of it.

[@montymontgomeri]

You speak my thoughts better than I think them. Thank you.

[@plattburger1]

Both these dudes are awesome. Greene is the OG!

[@odysseynoone3831]

Ohhhh shit...oh shit....ooooh shhhit!

[@RobertGreeneOfficial]

Enjoy!

[@user-qu4jn8vz7d]

Oh man, i am so sad to see Robert with a walking stick. Hope you will get better soon. Have been a fan of your books and wisdom. Lots of love to you, sir! :*

[@44universe60]

We love you Mr. Greene ❤

[@robt2144]

You two guys are THE BEST ! Incredible minds and generous souls sharing wisdom . Really love you both !

[@MildredWilsonArtist]

I loved it. Thanks so much, guys. Much love, admiration and gratitude. 🌷🌷🌷

[@nothing9066]

i love you rober greene ❤

[@May-xt6iz]

Amazing talk Robert, love listening to your thoughts and your recorded history, it is really great to hear all the wisdom you both shared!

[@robt2144]

I just watched this again - you guys are beyond belief. “ sensational “ . So grateful for the wisdom you share. Thank-you .

[@Star-iw1kr]

The Man and Legend Robert Greene! 💪

[@andredelacerdasantos4439]

I love you Robert

[@genericascanbe3728]

Robert, you are as of right now, my favourite Author, thanks.

[@rishusingh1995]

I'm truly saddened to see Robert Green aging, and I want to emphasize that I love him just as much. 💚✌️

[@rescueumbrella]

I have conflicts with his book But I love listening to him! 🦋♥️

[@LadyKheperaANKH999]

❤❤❤ YOU, Robert!! I am a Hermeticist and also a student of Rosicrucianism. I am nearly 60yrs old, dealing with a rare blood type and Multiple Sclerosis. All these teachings are in alignment with my own Spiritual Technology and Alchemy. Also a fan of the great Carl Jung, psychoanalyst....I see the Reconcilation of all these awesome teachings about our human condition 😊🎉

[@sambarryofficial]

Robert Green the godfather

[@SistemaSubliminal]

El escritor maestro de la estrategia Robert Greene y Ryan Holiday, increíble...

[@MosesRabuka]

Greene I hope I get to meet you one day!!!

[@serenity_13]

KING ROBERT POSTEDDDDDDD, THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS VALUABLE CONTENT, YOU'RE ABSOLUTELY THE BEST. 🤍🤍🤍🤍

[@RobertGreeneOfficial]

Thank you for watching.

[@serenity_13]

@@RobertGreeneOfficial You're most welcome, Sir.

[@postcovidwzrd]

The greatest author of all time GOAT 🐐

[@ionutsamson3559]

great video, good wishes from Romania 👏

[@briandan0521]

Love you man

[@l.sweden]

I am a new fan 😀 nice to learn from you 🤩

[@A99286]

Please 😢 make on confidence/social anxiety/shyness

[@heitor27mb]

30:00 so trueeeee

Great video.

[@RobertGreeneOfficial]

Thank you!

[@phanos9999]

Will you guys ever come to Hawaii? I would love to listen to you guys in person.

[@brandonvillasenorPOET]

I was there, got to meet you and get my book signed!

[@briandan0521]

They will - it will be similar to the Price by Machiavelli

[@zurielauguiste]

Robert is getting wiser everyday and that cane is letting us know he’s near his final form

[@Robloxman226]

Methinks he's taking his own advice -- using the cane as a reminder to the audience about his own near-death experience. Incorporating it into his self-image.

[@zurielauguiste]

@@Robloxman226 nice analysis. Death brings out the best and worst in us

[@Luxurymoneysimplified]

All hail the Robert Greene!😁

[@eh7141]

This age will be remembered as the time where humans were so distracted, that they didnt realise that all their freedoms are being taken away one by one.

[@6554532]

Read the Fourth Turning by Neil Howe!

[@immanueldiai8089]

It is really interesting to see that while Robert writes about power, deception, maneuvering, seduction...in reality, he is actually a deeply sincere and original person.

[@shaneword21]

Dov is a Master and he might not get what you are suggesting. If you are dealing with an Apprentice, he will be more open to your suggestions. And it the two philosophy mesh with the direction the Apprentice is being pulled to. It works Mr. Greene 🎉

[@Harry17Awesome]

14:15 26:16 39:00 45:10 46:46 47:30 50:24 50:49 52:35 53:32 55:30 56:28 58:16 1:07:52 1:16:45 1:21:27 1:23:10 1:24:02

[@aaronrobertcattell8859]

to put your self in their shoes so to say

[@Notarealusersname]

On the note cards. How about Anki?

[@Nafshadow]

Al-Hamde li-Allah Forever الحمد لله دائما و أبدا

[@wayneevans2660]

It’s like Batman and Robin if they were philosophers ❤

[@mikeaguero2875]

You or no other author will ever outshine Puzo

[@TheRizzrd]

Wtf are you even talking about? 😂 if you felt this way you literally could’ve just skipped this video 💀😭

[@MindfulAttraction2.0]

28:30 how do you spell the name of that guy

[@trungvo2884]

The current zeitgeist is defined by technology

[@MosesRabuka]

One day they will probably auction that shirt or someone will frame it or on his wall. LEGENDARY sir

[@AbdallahBotan]

Ryan is talkative. He didn't learned from Robert. Specially the "Say Always Less Than Necessary"

[@TheRizzrd]

9:52 Interacting with historical people even though they are no longer here

[@dallihilmi]

Can you please speak about the psychology of genocide

[@SlimeOhIm]

There will be our generation of Stalin’s, Hitlers ect… Currently we’re so new to all of this we’re all learning the new methods of warfare. Once we have established it, we can take it to the “streets” and then boom a figure of Napoleon can come in with a vast change. It’s all coming don’t any of you worry.

[@lupin3907]

I know who ayanokoji's character was modelled on

[@itachiyt8525]

Lol same to yohan and yagami light

[@lupin3907]

@@itachiyt8525 And then there's the main character of tomodachi Game, katagiri Yuichi!

[@tensevo]

BEFORE criticising elders, just remember they had no internet....

[@briandan0521]

You’d be the first pick to have on my cabinet no question. No qualification needed - i’d find a way Our ages don’t align unfortunately .

[@heathermariejohnson9372]

Robert Greene's brain is sexy to me! 😄

[@heiispoon3017]

Thank you sir Robert. genAI is indeed overrated, plus the fact that it is built on data without consent credit and compensation. Unregulated genAI with data thievery will give rise to age of deception and hyper consumerism

[@kikermo]

Ryan's voice track doesn't sound as clear as Robert's. I guess he didn't want to outshine the master.

[@user-nu6hk5nu7g]

Lost me at the notecard stuff guys

[@brianrobinson3311]

The thumbnail looks like you’re both performing magic tricks.

[@corinaspfx]

would love to watch but the audio quality is far from ideal - bummer

[@elixr7777]

yup many but God just does his th8ng

[@FoobsTon]

I really enjoy Robert but he got his Huns mixed up with his Ottomans here!

[@ginafarley6190]

Think of AI as a dictionary or thesaurus, it’s helpful, but you still have to do the work

[@joleaneshmoleane8358]

Ryan Holiday has the worldview of a naive teenage girl.

[@conlawmeateater8792]

You never elaborated as to why that could be

[@elixr7777]

mmm n u see swraring thatd be a goodtimr to bring n 1 john 3:18 ahhh

[@migueladrianvalevelazquez8703]

Sigmund freud Albert ellis Carl jung Nietzsche alfred Adler Karen horney