Should We Stop Thinking Positively?

[@abs-nz5677]

Anyone else love seeing these new videos from Robert? So much wisdom in a short period of time

[@wassimnasra6390]

facts

[@ESiler]

I love all the new videos from Robert Greene

[@gabrielnarck9403]

It's something you will NEVER LEARN IN SCHOOL We are all privileged to follow this man's work

[@deekay7442]

And not some wishy washy thoughts. Instead practical approaches and ideas. Love the man.

[@RoussinSong]

...You shouldn't say that. What you schould do instead is taking what he says as a thinking subject. After reaching a conclusion, come back here, split the ideas and hypotheses he gives, think it through, analyse it in a total silence, and compare it to your own, without bias. This is how your mind grows, this is how You grow. Listening or reading about other people's thoughts doesn't exempt us from thinking on our own. ...Always think Your Own Way.

[@Nico79489]

Both negativity and positivity are necessary because people’s nature is complex: We have to explore many views.

[@jakeelsner2963]

There are no shadows without a source of light. Light creates shadow, but shadow gives us a reference point to perceive light; nothing good comes from ignoring the bad

[@regularparadigm3976]

@@jakeelsner2963 I don't understand your feedback, what do you mean by that ?

[@xw6475]

So so true

[@itechnwrite]

@@regularparadigm3976 - Light and dark are two faces on one thing. It is impossible to have one and not the other. Positive and negative are one thing. Life includes both through nature and experience. There is no separation or exclusion of one polarity in favor of the other. Those who try are either ignorant or lying.

[@exclusiveMusicAlbums]

It's the law of balance

[@notaburneraccount3379]

Damn. I used to think that I was crazy for not reacting certain ways and talking to myself. I don’t know where my life would be if it wasn’t for Mr. Greene and his wisdom. I’m happy o found him when I was in college on my journey of search and discovery I always had so many questions nobody had answers to & then mr Greene came and everything started to click and still learning. Thank you for your patience and service

[@manasj.narvekar7945]

Don't you just wonder about, that so much valuable information about human psychology and behavior, many hours of book reading, observation and research condensed into a single book which is available to us for a minimal amount... isn't it wonderful..?

[@manasj.narvekar7945]

I am so grateful to god that I read Robert greene's books..

[@wicca5089]

Speaking of your books, I want to acknowledge the quality of them. Not just what they have to offer but the physical quality of them, they don’t break at the seam when you open them fully for the first time, you don’t need to straighten out every single page for them to stay open, the small little details show your creativity and passion. Every time I see this I’m reassured you actually care about what you’re doing

[@TrietLyCuocSongGSH]

It's true like you said, he's so great. I'm Vietnamese. I read many of his books and listen to a lot of his sharing. It's really great, you are like me, right?

[@zig8925]

Recognising you're in a negative situation is actually positive. Your feelings about the current situation doesn't matter, cause there's always an objective truth which you often only recognise in hindsight.

[@TrietLyCuocSongGSH]

It's true like you said, he's so great. I'm Vietnamese. I read many of his books and listen to a lot of his sharing. It's really great, you are like me, right?

[@johngoldsworthy7135]

Robert greene is definitely one of the best thinkers of our time. Can’t wait for his new book

[@jaredholland3563]

Mathew McCounaghey said in one of his speaches "where you not is just as important as where you are, we don't start by saying I know who I am, we start with I know who I am not" and by doing this we accidentally figure out who we are

[@danielplainview1]

This ties in with the observation that the instantaneous, almost narcotic, nature of modern living, will present a challenge for those who cannot exercise self-discipline.

[@brendanzdystopia8729]

I'm actually watching a video series about how to overcome OCD and I noticed some similarities. So you can't control intrusive thoughts or obsessions, and each time you give into a compulsion response, it temporarily lowers anxiety, but then it shortly spikes back up, whereas when you don't respond, anxiety is heightened, but over time goes down. But there aren't really 'intrusive thoughts.' You only get more of certain thoughts because you attach importance to them. You can't really not think them either. But the video I was watching today was saying you can't just, 'not do the compulsion' and if it was that easy people wouldn't have OCD, so she was saying you have to purposefully expose yourself to the feared thing multiple times, increasing the intensity each time, and attempt not to do the compulsion response during the exposure.

[@manasj.narvekar7945]

Thanks for sharing this boi.

[@Johan-yy9pk]

wow this will help to nofap as well, purposefully expose yourself to the feared thing multiple times - but i guess this wont work for nofap

[@ShinChan-uu4du]

@@Johan-yy9pk purposefully expose yourself to talk to women multiple times where ever you are, this will work for nofap

[@andrewwabik5125]

This is how I live my life. I always ask myself, “okay, how am I fucking this up?”

[@MrGutsbsm]

I'm grateful for your existence Robert Greene, thank you for sharing your wisdom

[@manasj.narvekar7945]

me too brotha

[@777skiiii7]

Love that Robert is living what he teaches adapting to the times and uploading straight value to KZbin keep going Mr. Greene

[@michaelgwin1835]

I honestly feel like I really get this negative concept and I feel this way of thinking is quite revolutionary. What not to do. The positive side of using the negative.

[@muyscully]

Thank you Robert! I am working on internally validating the emotions I have and then CHOOSING whether to act on them or not. I think we express our emotions because we want them validated. But if I can validate them MYSELF, I don’t need to express every single thing I feel.

[@manasj.narvekar7945]

Bro this is such a wonderful thought process, definitely gotta talk more about this experiment with someone..

[@Manchainsaw]

Robert, In my opinion the problem is not just willpower, because as you know habits are powerful and addictions too but they are double powerful because they change the way you think, and u will come up with all sorts of extremely convincing reasons of why you should be doing something that you actually shouldn't be doing.. so how you fight your own logic when you find a logical explanation of "alright i guess this time it makes sense to have that beer" for example. I think this is very important thing to consider

[@iPollesion]

I love how you tease us with another book and simply say, "a taste," or "I'll go much deeper..." Absolutely love you. 👍

[@ESiler]

Simply Genius; please write both books. Try to swing a deal with Amazon for both of them with any Audible subscription but if you don’t, shut up and take my money. Also, be nice to Librarians, they have pull with books for whatever reasons at libraries. Amazing work as always, Mr. Robert Greene!!!

[@ranvijaysingh5002]

You explain things very very nicely , calmly , slowly,thoroughly, with flow and ease If you read it please let me know,

[@ycn]

one of the best videos on youtube. and if you understand this your life will change. you cannot do everything that you think you should do.

[@fiffeel]

The background music in on point! Brings out the Seriousness of the message 👍🏼

[@thebravemind_hq1762]

I'm currently studying life coaching and a model/framework that I've learnt is called the "pain vs pleasure" model, which essentially allows us to explore all the negative and positive associations we've created around a particular challenge that we're experiencing. Understanding the negative has the ability to empower us to move towards the positive.

[@TruthTriumphs777]

I love this guy's work. He genuinely wants us to grow and prosper

[@arnaudmenant9897]

Thank you Robert for your vidéo. I have à lot of anxiety and stress and I do struggle à lot in life with negative émotions. I also use à lot of méditation like mindfulness in order to observe and have a better control on my décisions and actions. I can connect with your explanations very often and I must say that training our brain is like training a muscle. It takes much training and iterations but there is results. I use the "free won't" to actually choose better things that have à positif impact, ex : "I do not choose an appartment near a busy street". Very often some People around me were very/too much positiv when I told them some of my challenges or décisions and I did choose to be like them rather than myself and listening to my needs and it did cost me á lot as well since they do not have the same expérience as me. My point is that listening to the free won't is important to have à good balance and satisfy our own needs. Thank you Robert.

[@hayvantv4210]

You can't have control over your thoughts. But you can control your acts.

[@vijayvijay4123]

To be exact when the thought actualises you get an awareness and you can stop at the last micro second

[@HenryDube72]

You also need a great deal of positivity as well because negative thinking can be overwhelming and handicapping.

[@rothbardfreedom]

"The lap between the though and the action is where true power llies", Greene, Robeert.

[@ArtByHazel]

This is a great idea since we’re all conditioned to look at negative thinking as bad. Hence, we all have to undo a lot of patterns that’s become unhealthy for most of us. Having to acknowledge both and being aware as a Superconscious Being is powerful. ❤

[@danjones3009]

You're such a good man, Robert. It brings me comfort listening to you. Thank you. Be well, friend.

[@martinmartin9084]

I agree with much of this. I practice daily what not to choose, as it is both necessary to choose the things you want as it is necessary to choose what not to entertain. We cannot focus solely on thinking positively on what we want to acquire, we also have to reduce the amount of things that are limiting our progress. Just like with physical things, we have to limit also negative flood of thoughts, as it is as imperative to do so as it is to learn more positive thought patterns. But I often examine my negative beliefs before discarding them.

[@petermorrell9865]

Hey Robert You probably won’t see this butI just wanted to say that I wish you good health, I’m somebody with a very short attention span but even with that your books are so engaging to me that I’ve been able to read them and apply some of what I’ve read into my life. I wouldn’t ever usually be able to finish a book but yours have kept me engaged throughout. I hope we have many great books from you in the future!

[@photocraigo9474]

People are being conditioned into impulsively. It is the fuel of consumerism. Change, more change and thensome can really stuff up a person's life if it is ill considered. What got my life on track was '10 years of stability'. Stability is essential to success, along with hard work and focusing on achieving your goals. The impulsively mind can derail you. So be aware of it and learn to control it.

[@ImmaculateFour]

Growing up I always did things without thinking and they were usually negative 😂, but as I grew into an adult those negative thoughts subsided even tho they were there I always thought before I acted and now they are 100% under control which is crazy to me and the path I was going down. I guess I was always an optimist to begin with.

[@ZfromBrooklyn]

I concur

[@augustinetwumasi5031]

It is the black and white keys on a piano that produces beautiful melodies .Robert Greene books has change my life.i love you Robert Greene .Greetings from Ghana 🙏🙏

[@kanha3548]

As this far in my life you are my favourite writer and I would love to read all of your books just a thx from my side till this far I have read your book 48 laws of power and it's just epic

[@evolveyourself9518]

Agree. Toxic positivity and woo-woo has destroyed us.

[@I_Am_Adrien]

We need both books NOW!

[@FurbiidN]

This is powerfully strong if you can grasp.

[@mfundoh8148]

My favorite author.

[@kerryjlynch1]

Thank you. 30 years after reading the Power of PositiveThinking, I started letting go of the magical thinking I misinterpreted(?) in that book and others like it. It's taken me 20 years to get better at exercising "won't power," after sending hundreds of poorly considered emails and making hundreds of harmful statements.

[@roa7001]

U have to go with the flow, no human is capable of been positive 100 percent of the time , life is a rollercoaster of ups and downs,it's how you deal with the downs is the trick love this man

[@leogaussbell1622]

Amazing content, I found that knowing the root of my irrational impulses gave me some sense of control over it, although it still amazes me how simple they can be but yet so subtle

[@IceKuv]

Maybe will power lies in the double negative, for instance: If your initial brain impulse is Not to do something, then your negation of that impulse not to do anything will propel you to do something.

[@sandwitht6264]

Thank you Robert Greene for the wisdom.

[@martintodorov570]

Thank you Mr Greene for being and giving away all of this knowledge to us. Admirations for your work and accomplishments! You are truly a hero to many young people!

[@yassinedouzi8699]

Rebert green is the best writer for me thank you so much from Morocco

[@philipgilliam3400]

I’m so glad you’re going to write a book on the subject of negative thinking. Please consider the work of Julie K. Norem, PhD. in her book, “The Positive Power of Negative Thinking” and the book, “Rethinking Positive Thinking” by Gabrielle Oettingen, PhD. in your research. The author of the first book discusses at length how both “optimism” and constructive “pessimism” are both meta-cognitive strategies for dealing with anxiety. However, using pessimism is far more valuable (useful and practical) toward reaching goals, of any kind, rather than being merely optimistic concerning the outcome. The author of the second book has, through her research, pioneered a technique called “WOOP” which allows people to strategize their negative thinking toward accomplishing their goals. Both books are amazing. Also, if you find their work valuable, please consider interviewing either or both of the authors. Good Luck!

[@HonestyOverEverything]

Thanks Robert. I'm not sure that the chain of events in the brain indicate a lack of free will. Rather, they are the necessary biological processes that occur with actions. So it often starts with a thought (I know there are unconscious actions like breathing for example), but if it's a thought, then you will have the thought, which is brain activity, then you will have the brain activity that signals the hand to move for example and then you will consciously move the hand. So when it starts with a willful thought (me deciding to move my hand), I'm exercising my free will to move my hand and then the brain goes through the process of signaling, and it takes a few hundred miliseconds for me to be conscious of moving my hand. But it all started with my free will. Yes we have random thoughts from time to time but there are both willful thoughts and random thoughts.

[@KNOWLEDGE_101]

THIS IS KNOWLEDGE 101 AND I APPROVE THIS MESSAGE.

[@Netanya-q4b]

This was really empowering for me to hear, thank you sir. I had castigated myself in the past for lashing out, however, many of those interactions in hindsight saved me from a LOT of additional hassle or pain by pushing negativity away with negativity.

[@M7Triple6]

Thank you SO MUCH for this Robert!!! I truly AGREE with the negativity it sometimes acts as an agent of "processsing" hurt that leads to transformation. I often used to tell people that I would "marinate" in my loss or betrayal from someone to leave me be. But when I started mindfulness they taught me the opposite. What Ive found is that when I DO marinate in my betrayal from someone its a sort of processing for me so that I can TRULY be done with that person. On the contrary if I just kept excersising my mindfulness and practicing forgiveness as Ive been beat over my head with all my life Ive found that Ive let that person back in 2,3,4, 10 times to have another go at me. I LOVE your teachings and I ABSOLUTELY love how youve said "Its not always good to be in the present moment", that strategizing requires studying the past while "planning" our next move for our future!!!! I LOVE YOU, thanks to your teachings I've changed much of what Ive been programmed with and I AM empowered on my path to Self Mastery!! Blessings to you!!! I cant wait for your next book so I can master my processing even better!!! 💥💕

[@KevKlopper]

Please go ahead with that topic. From my own experience with friends who trained themselves to always expect positive outcomes is that they usually go nowhere in life.

[@Roger-tv7sf]

Sir your books are life changing but alas history repeats itself

[@sublimestudi000]

we love you, robert

[@elanasharich8538]

Great video, thankyou Robert. How intriguing, the concept you presented,most compelling and logically interesting.

[@radsuvajatz6921]

Being postive all the time, is diagnosis

[@christianrelloso2649]

Yes. It is true in my experience. I couldn't stop thinking thought even I said I need to stop it.

[@sassymassy9967]

Love love you Robert. Thank you for all your books and these videos. You are a blessing to society.

[@zyxw10000]

Looking forward to this book. I have always believed in considering downsides or worst case scenarios before making a decision. Some people think I’m being negative, but to me that’s a necessary evil in order to make the best decisions.

[@UDimwit]

If lies can create wars. then trust can create peace.. Truth is only positive.. so thinking negatively is one of the reasons why we are in the mess we are in in society today..

[@zouhangashan1661]

The last chapter of the laws of human nature was a life altering experience for me. I hope your new book that talks about death denial is as high quality as 48 laws of power. Can’t wait!

[@harbinlevismendozaurbina6121]

Robert, Thank you!

[@mohisalameh5611]

the soul is this very short gab between negative thoughts and stopping such thoughts from being actions... good soul generates good actions..

[@vinodpractical]

Thoughts are products of actions we take.

[@ltotheop7512]

Wonderfully interesting tidbit! Thank you, Robert.

[@DecentralizedGaming000]

My God, brilliant.

[@alefilosofia6907]

Tnx for being the amazing online mentor for all those years while bringing amazing new ideas

[@BinkingThig]

That was amazing! And I totally agree with what you said about chosing what not to do. But... here is what positive thinking means to ME: To me ist means, seeing Problems as Opportunities and to know "I will be able to deal with this". I don't think we should stop that kind of positive thinking. It has helped me a lot in my life.

[@theblkgod1]

Interesting perspective

[@Silkentwilight]

I don’t see perspective. I see analysis. I see truth.

[@pwersurge_688]

@@Silkentwilight yeah, agreed.

[@BeforeAugust]

The people need to know!

[@freeman37]

Brilliant tactic for sure.

[@jeremy8221]

Hey hey @Robert Greene posting more wisdom thankfully

[@JRMyzZz]

Can’t wait for your next book Robert Greene!

[@kaifhodekar6959]

Best writer I ever known

[@jcszot]

“Let emotions subside and then decide.” Joyce Meyer

[@sampsonchikezie9226]

How to uproot negative seed planter by people??

[@mohammadhajkhalil1981]

"analyze your emotion instead of acting on them" and" don't indulge in that behavior" that is the essence of this video which exactlly translate into restrain your reptile and mamale layers of your brain!

[@Johan-yy9pk]

thats the power of self control, amazing Robert

[@buffybot635]

I am a troubleshooter and I have to think negative all the time. Works very well for me. I succeed where other people fail. 😇

[@Artpixezo]

You always provide the most valuable advice. Thank you for this video.

[@tabishumaransari]

Absolutely Brilliant insight on the human condition.

[@danielpalmer643]

I think this is a great idea, and who would be better than Robert Greene to write about it? I've often been frustrated with the "power of positive thinking". It feels like a scam sometimes. I think we have evolved the mind in part to protect ourselves from bad things. I don't think we should fall into a trap of depression and mere cynicism, but nor are we at our best when we are gullible but happy. "Free won't" is a new idea for me. Very intriguing.

[@justa_dude]

Readiness potential, Thank you Robert Greene.

[@renevos5822]

To me listening or reading Robert Greene, makes me realize why most people don't want the truth.

[@Martec-o3l]

The power of Nooo, interesting concept waiting for the book I love the perspective. What's funny in my case is that as a teacher I'm constantly reminded not to say no to students, frustrating as it is I have a good rate of success among parents and pupils. I really can't wait to read it. I'm happy to have discovered your books and you as an author.

[@nilpuranik7075]

Love it when ever i listen to you

[@thinkognito344]

makes a lot of sense... people these days need to learn some negative things especially when it comes to consequences...

[@IamColt13]

I agree this would make a fantastic book for you to write Robert !

[@thetr3ntlane]

I agree, mc donals approach towards life embraced in american, british, dutch, etc have make people unaware of a large spectrum of possibilities...

[@lonnieac3]

Love this guy! Awesome..im so addicted to his wisdom!

[@Maggie.Magdalene]

Yes. Love you Robert Greene!♥️. I would like to chat with you one day and do an interview with you❤. Beautiful heart for us all , helping us where ever we are. Thank you

[@helmuthansen3738]

Thank you for reinliving this in me Robert. I have worked with this process before, but I've forgotten to continue practicing this.

[@corvus141]

Love you Robert

[@angelbaby78]

I love you Robert

[@MrSeeit17]

Thank you.

[@inglesaocom913]

I am seen by other people as pessimistic, but I will tell you, Robert, go ahead and write it because it is going to be great. I hope your "free won't" won't stop you.

[@pdub2762]

Thank you sir

[@farshadmoshksar135]

You are the man and my mentor ❤️

[@toydzurko]

I love you, Robert ❤️

[@TimThompson05]

Incredible, making a video about this! Thanks Rob

[@migol1984]

That's funny. I've actually saved angry comments, or texts, to come back to it later. What I've personally found is when I do return to it, that same anger returns as soon as I start reading it again. 😆 or sometimes I'll just start elaborating on some parts. Lol

[@pixelart0124]

Please do expand on this further! It seems incredibly interesting. I would love so much to read this concept as a book from you!