Robert Greene On How To Maximize Your Brain's Power, Beat Phone Addiction, Fix Bad Habits + More

[@Viktor-gt4dx]

Improvement pill sent me here

[@BrianJRoberts]

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[@Psych2go]

Really powerful interview. Thanks for opening up this dialogue

[@anshulbadhani]

He is my favourite author

[@BrianJRoberts]

Same! Thanks for watching!

[@1987joelsanchez]

My favorite part was when Robert was explaining how through habits/addictions, our brains adjusts to make it easier aka "Practice makes perfect", so we should focus on counter addictive habits

[@BrianJRoberts]

Appreciate you commenting and watching Joel! That was a big takeaway for me too. Have an interview with a physiatrist whose been practicing for 40 years, he gave some great insights that compliment Greene’s on how to build better habits. Will write you here once it’s up!

[@MohamedAGeedi]

The way Robert Greene handling the annoyed phone ring is amazing i will be back with my comment upon finishing the intetview.

[@BrianJRoberts]

Greene is legendary. Hope to have a 1-on-1 in person with him soon, Zoom isn’t the same

[@deekaymitchell9400]

Amazing that the birth child of this masterful work was so many (90+) job failures and hurts. Biggest takeaway: You have to be a social master to succeed on any job.

[@BrianJRoberts]

Well put! Couldn’t have said it better.

[@christophepiwowarczyk6114]

Great job

[@arielpazperez7115]

This Man Is a profet.

[@BrianJRoberts]

I agree. History repeats itself, and since Greene is like an encyclopedia when it comes to all things history, he's capable of seeing how those same events will play out again.

[@piyushsalunke5980]

My life is also relatable to his life I feel relaxed after watching this interview because the same thing is happening to me at this time . Thanks for the interview I will surely buy his book. Thank you !!

[@BrianJRoberts]

Thanks so much for the comment and for watching the interview Piyush! Check out the pinned comment I put up, if you DM a screenshot after you register I’ll mail you a free copy today. My Instagram is @MrBrianJRoberts

[@jamaalbrown5871]

This Interview was AMAZING!! I think everyone needs to watch this. This has helped me realize and understand a lot of things that I have forgotten about myself. Thank you!

[@BrianJRoberts]

Glad you took some things away from the Robert Greene interview Jamal, appreciate your comment!

[@sharpneato7622]

Sitting with my self and my problems makes me cry but seem to be getting stronger

[@BrianJRoberts]

That's how you know you're in the right direction. Because what usually follows that phase, the initial confrontation with one's problems, is the realization that "Hey, I might be able to solve these..."

[@maxmarti]

I have deleted all my social media accounts. When I told my friends, they acted like I was completely crazy. "Why would you do that?" I simply replied I was spending too much time on them and I was wasting my life. They did not accept my answer and made fun of me. Group think is a dangerous thing. I don't even think it was necessarily all because everyone has social media. I think it was because they didn't want to face a reality of intentionalism.

[@BrianJRoberts]

I took a hiatus a while back. When I first started, some friends asked me why. I told them I wasn’t benefiting from it, that it felt one-sided, and next thing you know, things got heated. At one point I said “Alright, everybody take your phones out, go to your screen time and usage statistics, and let’s see where we’re all at.” The energy in the room shifted. It felt... solemn. One friend was too ashamed to share their numbers. Another spent 6-7 hours a day on Instagram on average. I was hovering around 4 hours a day (with great effort). What followed was a conversation on all the things we could do each day with those extra hours. Businesses. Family time. Hobbies.. Reading or writing. Fitness. Learning new skills. It was an important discussion, and I think everyone should take a break from social media and have a conversation-with others or yourself-about what you plan do with the reclaimed time and headspace.

[@maxmarti]

@@BrianJRoberts thank you for that story. It really is crazy how much we can accomplish with the time we choose to waste on a daily basis.

[@xavlionheart]

Did the same thing in 2019 had 20K following and gave me so much anxiety. Felt a lot better but so damn lonely too like I was missing out on half my life. It's a strange thing.

[@juliusespanol6813]

Why do you only have 600 subscribers? This channel is amazing! Thanks to improvement pill for sending me here

[@BrianJRoberts]

Thanks for the kind words! And, of course, big thanks to Improvement Pill for spreading the word. My measuring stick for the success of this channel is the value everyone takes away from these interviews, and my thinking is, as long as I keep doing that, I'm confident the subscribers will come in due time :)

[@markstati5124]

Thanks Brian, I love your work. Keep it up!!

[@BrianJRoberts]

Thanks so much Mark, appreciate your comment more than you know!

[@Nevermore093]

I'm genuinely happy that he survived. His books are the only ones to interest me in a very long time. I own all his audiobooks. 33 strategies of war helped me so much in a leadership position.

[@BrianJRoberts]

I stumbled upon The 48 Laws of Power by chance and it changed my life. I reference his works often. 33 Strategies of War is one of them. “Events in life mean nothing if you do not reflect on them in a deep way, and ideas from books are pointless if they have no application to life as you live it.”

[@tiagooc91]

This was really good! thanks :)

[@BrianJRoberts]

Thanks for watching! Subscribe if you haven’t already, have some more good interviews on the way :)

[@everettsmith1098]

Thank you for this incredible value!!

[@BrianJRoberts]

You're so welcome! It was such a pleasure to talk with Greene, and I'm glad we can all benefit from it together.

[@gilbertvillanos2526]

Great questions and great interview

[@BrianJRoberts]

Thanks Gilbert! Appreciate you watching.

[@victoriaqueen6836]

Thanks 😊

[@gracefitzgerald2227]

Thank you Robert Greene for always being a class act.

[@BrianJRoberts]

Greene is brilliant. Was a gift to speak with him at length.

[@carolcao2775]

Inspiring

[@BrianJRoberts]

Thanks for watching! Appreciate your comment

[@HouseFromSmartCity]

can’t wait for the new book to come out. Laws of Human Nature was such a bitter pill to swallow, but is so key for new breakthroughs in self awareness.

[@UnbrandedMedia]

best work yet!

[@BrianJRoberts]

Thank you my brother! 🙏

[@newguy5921]

This is great stuff

[@BrianJRoberts]

Thank you Sir! Appreciate you watching, glad you enjoyed it and please subscribe if you haven’t already-more great stuff on the way!

[@nunusameera1523]

He's my favourite writer. Thanks for bringing Robert Green into the podcast. Robert Green is a legend

[@hiitsme3039]

Great channel I just subbed great questions

[@BrianJRoberts]

I appreciate that. Thank you so much for the support!

[@jasminkabeer933]

Just came from improvement pill. Good speech by the way

[@fauxz3782]

Lovely interview!

[@BrianJRoberts]

Thanks for the kind words and appreciate you watching!

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Great podcast

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Much appreciated, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@Darkshadoz]

Great video just clicked a few videos. Just subbed good stuff my man

[@BrianJRoberts]

Thank you so much for subscribing, and thrilled you enjoyed the video. Wishing you well!

[@Darkshadoz]

@@BrianJRoberts same goes to you

[@brianlangston2645]

Phenomenal interview

[@TheJulianFernando]

Love it. Thanks Brian!

[@BrianJRoberts]

Glad you enjoyed it! Appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment.

[@johnav1595]

Vine por la píldora mágica

[@claudiusdelo4106]

His is my favourite mentor and one of my favourite authors

[@bloodmoon6983]

I have never read any of his books which one should i start with?

[@HouseFromSmartCity]

Many will say 48 Laws Of Power...My favorite is Mastery..but all of them are 🔥, it just depends on what skill or knowledge you need most.

[@gracefitzgerald2227]

48 laws, and 50th law with 50 cent was fantastic. I love all his books, but I’m a little long in the tooth for Mastery, wish I would’ve read it in my 20s.

[@adityasinha6960]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 02:07 🧠 Robert Greene was inspired to write "The 48 Laws of Power" based on his frustration, bitterness, and anger accumulated from observing power games and manipulative people in various jobs he had before becoming an author. 09:37 📱 Social media and technology have contributed to increased levels of self-absorption, distraction, and a decline in social intelligence. People need to regain control over these technologies to focus and think deeply. 16:25 💡 Maximizing the power of the human brain requires undivided attention and deep focus. Limiting distractions, setting boundaries, and being in control of technology usage can help achieve this state of focus. 19:58 🤳 Awareness of your own habits and emotional addictions is crucial for self-improvement. Observing and gradually reducing addictive behavior related to technology can lead to a feeling of power and self-control. 24:21 🌟 Engaging in large projects or challenges, such as starting a business or pursuing a creative endeavor, can help focus the mind and provide a sense of reward and mastery over oneself. 24:35 🧠 Being alone and confronting oneself can be challenging, but it's necessary for personal growth and self-awareness. It's an opportunity to identify flaws, weaknesses, and strengths. 26:02 🏆 Facing initial challenges and persevering through them can lead to increased self-confidence and self-respect. Pushing through discomfort can result in significant rewards. 30:35 🧒 As a parent, it's crucial to respect and nurture a child's uniqueness and interests. Forcing them into predefined paths can hinder their personal growth and development. 35:44 🙅 Recognize the difference between a child's genuine interest and a lack of discipline or work ethic. Encourage their interests, but also guide them to develop the necessary skills. 40:06 🤝 Understanding the laws that govern interpersonal relationships is crucial. High-level empathy, active listening, and deep observation can improve our social skills and relationships. 47:19 🤕 Robert Greene's experience of surviving a stroke taught him the importance of health, humility, and the value of life. It was a humbling and traumatic experience. 48:41 ⏳ Confronting your own mortality can help you appreciate life and connect more deeply with others. 49:22 💪 Developing patience and finding reasons to appreciate being alive are crucial when facing a life-altering event. 52:08 ⚡ Realizing the shortness of life can motivate you to accomplish your goals and make the most of your time. 54:27 🤝 Acknowledging the mortality of others can humanize them and increase your appreciation for them. 56:08 📚 Robert Greene is writing a book about the concept of the sublime and how an awareness of death can lead to powerful experiences and a deeper appreciation of life. Made with HARPA AI

[@Amacio]

loved it. That mortality part really spoke to me. But every time I remember that everything could end tomorrow, I forget it a few weeks later and go back to sleep walk through life. Any fix for that? Perhaps daily meditation?

[@BrianJRoberts]

My theory is that a lot of these things boil down to principles, core beliefs that are non-negotiable, and not motivation. I.e., thinking about your own mortality may motivate you temporarily. But like you said, it's fleeting. It's the principles that will inform your day-to-day behaviors and decision making.

[@gkat5860]

Too many adverts! Gosh!

[@ramio42]

😂😂😂. I can tell Robert gets tired of the telemarketers! Love this huy

[@jayslungsbloodclot2733]

22:38

[@tagonminmyatpianistandproducer]

My watching progress ☺️ 20:04 36:20

[@JennyB957]

One has gotten so use to looking for help what to do from say social media.?

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Me gusta

[@dontaesteel5748]

Who you giving permission to?

[@agnidas5816]

9:00 ... eh. People are wayyy more civil now. I am only 34 but I have seen massive progress in that regard. That's a personal perception issue. Most likely linked to your personal declining of quality of life. You also don't mingle with the common people. Not really. Not if you don't see the improvements. Not outside your bubble likely or outside your media perception of masses. Or maybe you don't understand that since we are living in totally different situations and the world works different that people are going to react accordingly. People reacting to a different world same as they reacted to the old world wouldn't work... even more civil people are going to be weird when things get weird... in the old situations they are more civil. Kids don't call something gay and don't call each other fags all day anymore. Adults stopped saying "he's such a jew" also for the most part. We're making lil progress. ... nevermind the tumultuous social order revolving - the core is more civil.

[@gustavo555i]

migala...

[@vanessariley3710]

I want to research you - but I nod off while listening to you - am I still absorbing the information ?

[@davidfagan2640]

Distracted people are the semtoms of a dieing native free spirited discord .a deaf Hart is blind minds that can't reach out to the perfume of the other people to connect

[@agnidas5816]

12:20 "Humans don't have a big thing to believe in" uhh. It never went away. This is a huge claim and so very false. It is still all there. All the religious and occult practices and communism and even stoicism is having a renaissance. Veganism... don't tell me you haven't seen the rise of that? That's not a big thing to believe in for people? You're adled by old age or never had faculty for sharp analysis of your own points. I read everything I write as if it is coming from a stranger. Been doing that for over a decade now. It makes a world of difference. Hear to what you say also. Most of us never pay real attention to what we say or what we write. 15:41 ... in fact he was in personal discourse on science with physics professors as a teenager. He was far from mediocre also - have you seen his actual marks? Some one came out with a really shitty documentary some years ago and it marred the image of Einstein for everyone in your generation. It was lies. His marks were all really high apart from French which he purposely did not study cause he was interested in physics/chemistry/engineering. 24:52 ... no you have not been meditating every morning. But that thing you said elsewhere about paying attention - when you were mentioning how you can be aware of an addiction. That was meditation. Meditation is mindful awareness. MindFULL not mindless awareness. Your wisdom is supposed to be engaged. Wisdom is a ... just an attempt at translation. Think of it as the level of understanding right below words. That should be on. You should be observing the processes instead of forcing mind to shut off. Deep meditation is full of understanding and some times it will also manifest in words and other media alongside that understanding and that is okay. Allow the flower to bloom .. don't kill it. This is how to meditate : www.accesstoinsight.org/lib/authors/soma/wayof.html People - start asking where your meditation instructions came from and where the definition for meditation you got is from. I only ever met one other person who asks that - the rest just say they learned to meditate. But they never once asked if what they are learning is really meditation or just some one using the word without knowing what they are doing. "Who is the master that makes the grass green?" - Robert Anton Wilson quoting a translation of a koan...

[@truthbomber7628]

Shut it, Agni.

[@dattrax7]

Thank you very much for your input Agni Das.

[@Blackfeet]

A good man.

[@BrianJRoberts]

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