Find Your Purpose in Life

[@odysseynoone3831]

This is why Robert is a legend. I've never heard anyone approach the concept of purpose in such a deep, complete, and practical manner. Social media is the deadliest counterforce in our path to self-discovery. We unconsciously feel the pressure to imitate those who we perceive successful thinking that is the only path to power. We force ourselves to fit into the trends of the time and become so impatient and afraid to start from the bottom, to allow ourselves to freely experiment. As Musashi said, “You must understand that there is more than one path to the top of the mountain.” Ignore everyone and find your own unique path to the top of the mountain.

[@nicholaskearney678]

Great comments, 👍 from NZ.

[@shurveym]

Hi 👋🏽 please advise

[@micahangela1645]

This is beautifully written. Thank you! Robert Green definitely redefines self-awareness, fear, empathy and many other things. He gets to the root of my deepest problems/issues, helps me know that it's okay to touch them, and guides me to look at them through a different lens. Ultimate #goat and so grateful to be alive during his lifetime

[@autismo1969]

Couldn't have said it better. 100% agree

[@_idiosyncratic]

@odyssey noone Perfectly written, I am grateful I found this piece in the comments section.

[@davidcantu2665]

Robert, I’m 20 years old and I’m from Mexico. When I was 15 years old I had been a terrible student all my life, I had been expelled from 5 different schools, I was a really active marihuana smoker and alcohol consumer, and I used to be involved in street fights. My first serious touch with a book was at that age, and was with one of yours. I loved it. It give me an engagement with knowledge as I had never felt before, it make me see knowledge not as an obligation but as a world full of wonders. You aroused my curiosity. I read all of your books at the time I was 15 years old 3 times each. It was the perfect medicine for the right patient. At the time I graduated from High School I graduated with on of the Highest GPA’s, I received the 1st place award in 5 Models of the United Nations, I became a Mason, and I had the habit of reading 1 book per week. A Year ago, I decided to Migrate to the United States leaving everything I had to pursue my dreams. I pay my rent, transportation, school, food, all of my expenses. I’m currently studying at a Community college in California with a 4.0 GPA majoring in Biotechnology with the dream of Transferring to UC Berkeley. No one had been as influential as you to helped me found my Life Task. I will write a Theory that I’m developing about the Progress of Human Civilization and the installment of a Transnational Government, and I will create my own company using CRISPR technology and gene editing to help solve Climate Change. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for making me want to live a life of adventure and service for Mankind. In others words; for teaching me the Art of Living. “I am indebted to my father for living, but to my teacher for living well” - Alexander The Great. -With affection, your friend David Cantu.

[@19wael96]

Your story was amazing to read thanks for sharing!

[@beeolix2671]

@David Cantu i find your story to be really inspiring. can you give a few examples of the most influential books you had read

[@myfirstseven]

Dude, you’re a force. Keep going, I can’t wait to hear about your accomplishments one day. 🤙

[@askjcs]

I'd like to meet you someday, bro

[@sonjak8265]

Do whatever you want, but do not help install any transnational government, and do not use CRISPR technology or gene editing to help solve climate change. Those are not real solutions. Thank you

[@nitirajdaby2554]

I want to hug you Robert for your generosity ans help towards humanity. Carl Jung, Jordan Peterson and you with your beautiful mind and books are the reasons why i decided to study psychology in France. Thank you so nuch Robert !

[@gentlej8865]

Welcome to France! On est toujours à votre service.

[@Raverraver9999]

Man is created to praise, reverence, and serve God our Lord, and by this means to save his soul. And the other things on the face of the earth are created for man and that they may help him in prosecuting the end for which he is created. From this it follows that man is to use them as much as they help him on to his end, and ought to rid himself of them so far as they hinder him as to it. For this it is necessary to make ourselves indifferent to all created things in all that is allowed to the choice of our free will and is not prohibited to it; so that, on our part, we want not health rather than sickness, riches rather than poverty,honor rather than dishonor, long rather than short life, and so in all the rest; desiring and choosing only what is most conducive for us to the end for which we are created.

[@mickeyodunikan1712]

I’m similarly inspired good luck

[@Maria-oh1nq]

Jordan peterson is a closeted homosexual

[@moorwisdom8973]

For some strange reason I've been watching your videos lately. I seen you on a show and like for week I've been watching your videos. I been wanting to right a book about my trauma events in my life just don't really know how to start. I hope you everything is going well with you and your situation. Keep the positive attitude you have!

[@UdayKhandelwal]

Summary: 1. Know thy self : Pay attention to what you like and what you don’t 2. Let it come from inside you and not what other people say. 3. Pay attention to the details 4. Try things out

[@Nominal_GDP]

1 & 3 are the same thing

[@Itsjustqt]

This summary sucks not anything of what he said

[@3nertia]

If only all of us could afford to try things out :/

[@lorraineforbes3157]

Background “music” is maddening.Detracts from Greene’s message.

[@TK-xo2mf]

100% agree

[@Chris-o1q]

YES

[@ancientwisdom108]

For me too. As much as I enjoy listening to Robert, I couldn't stand it anymore after 9 minutes. I had to stop.

[@sober_soul_1]

Its okay… but you focus on his message… did you listen to him on headphones or phone speaker 😅

[@Moninasoul]

Yes 😢

[@keiguncoffee]

In truth there some of us never feel the pull in any one direction no matter how much we look. Unfortunately we find ourselves older, discontented, and defined by the things we didnt want. Being driven by our lives rather then driving our lives. For every question, there is yet another question.

[@whittedmedia]

I agree 1000%. This has changed my life. Due to purpose making me extremely successful, the only thing I would add is that you don't have one singular purpose. Your purpose continues to evolve and change. The goal is to keep finding your purpose over and over

[@MrRocksW]

I'm 30 years old, after a big failure in my first job the 48 laws of power helped me get on the right path.

[@sultanaljuhani1571]

Same here my friend. Failed in my first job and not because I was lazy. I was working harder than every one in my team. Only after I got fired and I read the 48 laws of power and...found out that I was "outshining my master(the piece of shit narcissist manager I had). Well, the book really opened my eyes and made me aware of this power games . The book really helped me to avoid so many postinial mistakes and mines(so to speak).

[@Eastofcascades]

Dig deep and you’ll find who you are. Growing and eating sugar snap peas in my moms garden has to be one of my earliest memories. I learned that food grew out of the ground and that fascinated me. One of my most vivid formative memories is finding dried corn amongst my moms packed away fall decor. Almost instinctively I picked them apart and planted multiple kernels in each of my moms many houseplant pots. I’m not sure how long it took but some time later I overheard my mom asking my dad why grass was growing amongst all of her houseplants, my dad laughed and told her it looked more like corn than grass. That was when I proudly confessed to destroying her beloved fall decor and planting it all over the house, which she was quite upset about. My dad on the other hand was impressed and promised me that when it warmed up enough in a few weeks we could plant them on the south side of the house. By the end of that short Alaskan summer we had a surplus of beautiful multicolored, delicious corn. We grew more than enough to replace what I had destroyed and my mom thanked me.. It felt like magic. That was the beginning for me. A couple years later our family fell apart and life was pure chaos from then on. In my teen years I lost my way and suffered greatly at my own hand in to my twenties. Through a relationship with God and help from my husband I began healing and I rediscovered my love for growing food. We are now living in an agricultural community, and learning how to care for an orchard. I couldn’t imagine a better life for myself.

[@chasvonplatten1298]

Great story!

[@jk-fy8on]

what a beautiful story. thanks for sharing

[@aprilterrellcreates]

Wow - you tell stories well - do you blog?

[@Ramenwrapbs]

A relationship with god huh?

[@reginamemoriesforever-vc8ql]

What a beautiful story, so happy God rescued you and you found your way to authenticity

[@karlstrauss2330]

I first read Mastery about 7 or 8 years ago when I was 23. I was lost and directionless working as a cashier at a retail store. I spent some time soul searching and remembered how much I loved music. I decided I would pick back up the guitar and try to be a musician and put in the work and practice. Today 8 years later, I sold my electric guitar to a Pawn Shop for 50 dollars after it was collecting dust in my closet for 5 years. I loved music but I hated practicing scales and trying to remember how to play songs. It was a chore that gave me no pleasure and had no natural ability for it. I’ve started to enjoy music again now only after walking away from it. I’m a bartender now, and even though I don’t really consider bartending my passion or my purpose and I’m not the best bartender in the world but I make much more money in tips than I ever did as a cashier or security guard trying to make it a musician. Not everyone is born to be a musician, writer or entrepreneur. I’m sure Robert Greene would say I didn’t try hard enough or that I need to do more soul searching but after soul searching for over a decade I think for a lot of people having a regular job that you don’t necessarily care for but makes you enough money to live a comfortable life for you and your family is all you need.

[@ilovehorses38]

Maybe what u need is versatility....have a regular job that makes money but also make a little time for other interests as a hobby....maybe ur one of those who don't want to treat ur creative interests as jobs. Treating it like work takes the joy out of it....it could also be that u picked up the wrong instrument too....there r so many sides avenues in or to music....

[@toluwole]

@@ilovehorses38 i think you are on to something and what I have told my children as they approach adulthood. It took me decades to work out that what puts food on the table while I don’t love it, engaged me enough that I have mastered and the market has rewarded me for it. On the other hand I discovered my spark for motorcycling almost 30 years ago and the fire has never waned. I finally got paid this year for the first time ever for riding a motorcycle. That was never the intent or desire. What my day job has allowed is for me to enjoy my passion unencumbered. I think “trying” to do it for money would corrupt it.

[@mersauff223]

Ofcourse man, the jobs that everybody dreams of that you listed are kind of overrated and it’s actually very wise to NOT pursue them if you really really aren’t forced to.

[@mersauff223]

I mean I get the public perception of you being just a bartender and doing nothing else but don’t be harsh on yourself for not being something that just sounds ‘cool’

[@katherynemero4118]

I'd say the truth is that music isn't your calling.

[@antoniodossantos5960]

I became a writer at age 61 in Bogotá, Colombia. It has been my way to overcome my reality as immigrant. It has been my way to protest elegantly and reach the World 🌎

[@rae-annhendershot508]

Thank you for saying this 😊

[@mounamallem1651]

"...to protest elegantly " what a beautiful expression !!

[@ArleighLauren]

I like the question, ‘As a child when you were alone in your room, what was your go to activity?’ I feel like that speaks volumes on your interests without having to actually think about interests. It takes us back to the foundation of what we naturally gravitated to. As an example, my go to was writing stories and creating. I lost that growing up when I became self conscious and critical of my work compared to my peers. As an adult now, I’m so lost on what to pursue as a career, this kind of opened my eyes to focus on what I cared about before I was hard on myself and my fear of anything less than perfection.

[@dickietalmage7918]

I'm 70 and I thank you for this video! You have awakened something in me that I knew all my life. I have repressed it because I was told it wasn't what I should do. I was too emotional to be a vet. Because I cried everytime an animal died. It hasn't stopped me from rescuing and caring for every animal that I thought needed my help. I will read all your books. Lots of love Robert ❤️

[@sambawetu7125]

Hi Dickie I would love to connect with you.

[@beautifulday7528]

Awesome! I am 68 and I feel the same way. It has reminded me of the creative side that was quashed because 'you can't make a living that way'. Onward!!!!! Good luck!

[@TrietLyCuocSongGSH]

really enjoy listening to the channel's sharing. very good, very meaningful and very profound. Great

[@velojames15]

I know you replied a year ago but I am curious what you would have done. Animals are the only thing I''ve had a consistent draw to. And now that I'm 45 I don't know how I can work with them differently than I have in a position that can pay well enough. Open to your thoughts and anyone elses.

[@JimmyJaxJellyStax]

I'm 34 with the worst burnout I've ever experienced after 4 years in software development. Needless to say, I've always been recognized by my art teachers throughout my entire childhood and into college and really enjoy crafting new things and ways of seeing existing things into reality - perhaps it's time to have to courage to recognize it's ok to try a more creative career in design and let go of the fear of "starving artist." I particularly do hyperrealism drawing and have had plenty of great feedback but it's just my own inner motivation to truly take it on - maybe accept it can be something more. Maybe the most painful part of coding is all the technical limitations and disagreements among developers - raw design is absolutely more freedom.

[@beautifulday7528]

Right there with you! I am in a WAY too detail/technical field for someone who explores nature and creates from what I see and feel. Good luck!

[@Onthe9thlife3730]

It's been a year, how's this tracking for you?

[@JimmyJaxJellyStax]

@@Onthe9thlife3730 Feels like a full recovery - I found it's very important to design a solid daily structure and stick to it. More consistent morning exercise, weights, walk, and a little intense cardio. Giving up even occasional alcohol and intermittent fasting and limiting processed carbs and sugar makes a huge difference. I built up a solid portfolio and motivated tackling several fields of work now. Cutting out toxic environments is necessary, affirm your boundaries but if the company culture still refuses... time to go. Life is short, other companies need your work more or perhaps you're destined to be an entrepreneur.

[@TrietLyCuocSongGSH]

really enjoy listening to the channel's sharing. very good, very meaningful and very profound. Great

[@Linseman]

How did it go?

[@Thiago-nh2xp]

"Mastery" one of the best books i ever read. Nobody talk about the topics you cover in your books so deep as you, you master the writing art! Love all your books

[@TrietLyCuocSongGSH]

really enjoy listening to the channel's sharing. very good, very meaningful and very profound. Great

[@pg777]

I am 40 years old now man. I have childhood memories of unfinished school work, struggling to meet my parents' expectations, mediocre grades, moderately overweight body, struggling to gain female attention, not great at sports. I remember taking a walk with my uncle, and him asking me about my interests. I drew a blank then, just as I do now. I did not realize it at the time but I feel like I suffered from ADHD and associated depression from a very early age.

[@LilybetsHeavenOnEarth]

Let go of all the expectations and judgements to hear the real YOU. It’s there, just suppressed from a very early age. Forgive the past (people and yourself) cos it was out of ignorance. Let yourself dream of a desirable future because your true self knows what’s good for you.

[@sophiacromwell8017]

@@LilybetsHeavenOnEarthThat’s sooo much easier said than done 😢

[@oregonsnob31]

Mr Greene you have helped me in ways I could never enumerate well enough. I just want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart.

[@TheSwordandPearl]

Second this

[@RobertGreeneOfficial]

My pleasure. Thank you.

[@ReachingHigher001]

@@RobertGreeneOfficial ♥️

[@Sound_of_the_trees]

3rd this

[@prasoondhapola2875]

Fourth

[@justinchamberlain3443]

1:10 discovering your life’s task.. -briefly eludes to your being born w/ a specific task but how is that found 5:01 goes back to child experiences 7:40 “frames of intelligence” by Howard Gardner 10:01 “so you’re a detective going thru the early years of childhood searching for those types of details”!!! That’s a tremendous point!!

[@x-mess]

It's the activity that lights you up... it's a type of problem you love to find the solutions for without the paycheck...

[@Tom-Travels]

My life purpose is to have no purpose. I am succeeding beyond my wildest dreams. I just live in the moment and totally rely on luck, karma, and fate. I've really enjoyed the journey.

[@melaniagheorghe9256]

Jealous, I m being tortured because I did not find my purpose, my hobbies, my job..

[@Tom-Travels]

@@melaniagheorghe9256 - One of my friends, 53, has sought "his purpose," all of his life. It's been a total waste of time. Soon he will be dead and I will live to 100. My advice, forget all of that psychobabble and just stay in the moment; today. The Bible says, "Man makes many plans but God directs his path." You can't fight God. Go with the flow. Let today's trend be your friend.

[@dylanphelan3010]

exactly. You don't need a purpose. Just survive and live. See what happens

[@jennyfox1398]

There are so many self help gurus out there that, at their core, are just motivational speakers. So many people I know, including myself, don't necessarily lack motivation we just don't know where to start. Birth charts, IKIGAI wheels, therapy, motivational books, positive self talk, etc It really doesn't mean much when you're stuck in a wheel. I'm definitely reading Mastery. Having some place to start, even if it doesn't lead anywhere right away is a lot better than just running blindly in any direction.

[@Lord_Winston]

Robert Greene is natural genius his books will be re-examined in the future

[@goldengriffon]

I spent so much of my life (the first 35 years) doing and wanting things simply because my parents and society told me to do and want them, and angrily rejected anything I had an authentic positive response to, that I'm a bit at a loss as to what I really want anymore. But at least I'm aware that I need to keep searching and experimenting with different ideas and activities. Thanks, Robert. Your books have been helpful.

[@dreambeliever3652]

Love it man. I was always a loner and musician as a child. What you say so resonates with me. 50 now and took so many wrong paths.. mostly because of no positive influence. That’s what makes me very angry. I’m now rekindling my dream. Never too late people. I’m feeling Joy once again, rather than turning to alcohol and a dark depression. My marriage was also very hard because I’m so driven and you just look like a maniac when youre passionate about something. Was sexually abused for a few years as a young boy by my uncle. My dad was quite distant and has turrets and quite autistic so he wasn’t too keen on turning against his twin brother because his childhood was all sexual and physical abuse too. Anyhow… long story long: I want to start a channel or podcast and help kids who are dealing with this to realize they’ve got a shot in life. This hurts marriages and destroys self esteem. It’s destroyed my marriage in so many ways. My wife of 16 years would hug up on me at night and I would jump sky high out of bed and turn over. Never knew I did it. She’d cry alot because of this. Anyhow, we are working things out as much as we can. Back to my point: I love writing, story telling, and film making. I write and mix music also. My brother went to school to learn video so he’s jacked about this stuff too. It’s just in our family and we’re always in some dead end job because we feel like there’s no market for this stuff. At 50… a switch went off and I realized… I CAN DO THIS! You can too! Let’s go!

[@UzairKhan-b1w]

Wow bro your idea is great and you should need to startore working on it as many kids got abused and become mentally ill sometimes do your best bro you have a large experience so influence people ❤

[@AmahleMazongolo]

Azishe baba!

[@dreambeliever3652]

@@UzairKhan-b1w I really appreciate that! ❤️❤️❤️

[@terrancekayton007]

Sounds and Harmonies have always been my thing. I never realized this was a legit type of “intelligence.” I remember going to Sam Goody, as a kid& getting tapes or CD 😂 when those came in; rejoicing in opening the cases, like it was Christmas every weekend to read and sing along with the lyrics to my favorite songs, for hours upon hours on end. Making mixtapes from Recording songs off the radio on my little brown Fisher Price tape recorder and tapes I’d make blank if I didn’t have any blank tape made that way. From 8traks to Disco Duck Disney vinyl album to Radio Show DJ, playing all my favorite MP3 when AOL came to be ❤❤❤ Rhythms and Beats have always spoken to me.

[@alexanderg8466]

When I was a Kid, I used to imagine fantasy worlds all the time. I stopped playing with other kids, kind of became anti social. But today I do 3d animations. It is the thing that makes me happy above else. Also I am a chemical engineering, because I want to create my own company. I love the creation part, imagining, mixing.. It gives me happiness to make dreams a reality.

[@Sarah-mikassa]

"cultivate your uniqueness" that is the point. We always try to be like others that we lost ourselves or put ourselves in a corner waiting.

[@dannyboi_663]

I'm not crying, I'm just.. ok I'm crying. Thank you Robert.

[@nathanblake5335]

This makes you cry? In what sense like happiness or excitement?

[@Jheyanneify]

I enjoy reading the comments n hearing people talk about their passion n what excites them

[@lilrodz]

I admire how smart you are and also how humble you are. Thank you Robert Greene.

[@erikknudsen4034]

When I was in kindergarten, I was so proud that I was the first kid in my class to ride a two wheeler without training wheels. A few years later, I was planning bike rides to see how far I could go. On vacations I was always somehow able to find a bike to ride, and I'd plan out some type of challenging bike ride for myself. In 5th grade, I bought a new bike ($200) for myself using allowance money I had saved up. Fast forward 40 years, and after a long career in engineering and program management, I quit my corporate career to start my own cycling coaching business. The force driving me to do it was something I couldn't resist. I'm now about to launch one of the most innovative cycling coaching programs that I'm aware of in this industry. It's crazy when I think about it all!

[@PCP1992]

That is so cool Erik. I was just recalling at nursery when all the other kids would go and play together in the playground, I couldn't wait to get out there and practice riding the two wheeler. I'd never even ridden a bike without training wheels but I'd be on that bike day after day trying to ride it in the playground and I'd have dreams every night where I was able to ride it...... I'd always prefer to be alone and investigating something or learning a skill than to be wasting my time with the other kids.

[@lisayerry3694]

I’m 60 years young and just changed my career from hourly to full commission and face to face to remote. I have a passion for animals and children. I am home now so I can finally have my dog. I am passionate about helping foster children going forward. Thank you ,Robert,for this green flag confirming I’m on the right path. ❤

[@chris4charity191]

I wish I had found you 5 years ago when I was stick in a deck chair with depression for 3 years!!! I nearly died. Both internally and externally. My "mind was rotting"! Looking at my past life through the Robert Greene lens has helped me understand the short comings of my perspective. I won't ever be depressed for this and it's because I found my direction naturally after a huge depressive period. It all started with a perspective change and by starting something fulfilling. Thank you!

[@alia.8753]

I love you Robert, I am from Iraq , I had read all your books

[@cliffnyaberi2946]

Be blessed Mr Greene your books give me purpose especially having been born and living in Africa

[@roukfalgerie]

my best teacher

[@dralibeshara]

I am 47 and listening to this and reading about it from RG , I guess my obsession was with fixing things. Now every corner I look in my house, and life I see evidence of that. One example is that huge cabinet I have of tools. I guess I might use this obsession into creating a side business of consulting to fix small to medium business. Let’s see how this goes 😊

[@rich-is7ct]

Good luck

[@Raverraver9999]

Man is created to praise, reverence, and serve God our Lord, and by this means to save his soul. And the other things on the face of the earth are created for man and that they may help him in prosecuting the end for which he is created. From this it follows that man is to use them as much as they help him on to his end, and ought to rid himself of them so far as they hinder him as to it. For this it is necessary to make ourselves indifferent to all created things in all that is allowed to the choice of our free will and is not prohibited to it; so that, on our part, we want not health rather than sickness, riches rather than poverty,honor rather than dishonor, long rather than short life, and so in all the rest; desiring and choosing only what is most conducive for us to the end for which we are created.

[@ShelterDogs]

This sounds like a Handyman business. Another business to consider if you're detail-oriented is car detailing. You can scale up with employees with a business like this. Not sure about handyman.

[@CarmenBelcher]

Make a KZbin of you fixing things! You have no idea how asmr it is for a single woman like me to watch men tinker with stuff and teach how to repair things. I love it

[@rsoverdead9956]

i'm 45, while i was digging deep and trying to remember what fascinates me i came to ur comment, that's me too man!! I'm obsessed with fixing things too, I'm gifted and talented at fixing anything almost except things that require some kind of education and knowledge and i kinda love to tell/teach people how u too can do it, its like if i have found a way i could benefit myself i instantly try to teach people how you too can benefit from that. Thats interesting and exciting

[@ranvijaysingh5002]

1:12 - 2:07 5:55 - 5:58 Excited 10:45 - 11:38 The process of discovering your life task 12:13 the adventure ( it is the preparation phase) You were very articulate as always

[@peacesound1101]

He's helping me act courageously calm. It's all in the voice

[@oraziolafata]

Thank you Robert for all your great content!!

[@RobertGreeneOfficial]

You are very welcome

[@antoniodossantos5960]

I have survived a heart stroke as you did...Thanks. Take care 🌎 To find the task, your purpose, your why...it is an art...reencounter with yourself.

[@michaelobrien5891]

"Purity of heart is to will one thing." -Soren Kierkegaard

[@khrispykreme213]

Robert, you are an absolutely incredible communicator. I believe you're more than just a writer. You have achieved a level of understanding in this life that many will never comprehend or ever experience. Your commitment to sharing the existential distinctions and nuances of life with us is greatly appreciated. Thank you for being an inspiration to me and so many others for years to come. Please keep sharing!

[@zb2747]

Much gratitude Robert. Your books along with some other self help books helped me find myself as a man and human at 25, haven’t looked back since. Peace and much love

[@vincentpham8605]

I've always known I've been very compassionate and empathetic. I've always seen key points in my life that always pointed out I'm super empathetic and sensitive to the pain and suffering of others. That's how I learned I want to he a physical therapist. The fact that I will help others heal and live a happier life drives me. That's what I'm in college for. That's my life's work. Thank you for everything you do. Ur books have saved my life

[@my_piano_music_efi_tsangarides]

People like you make the world more beautiful and of course meaningful. So nice.

[@getstarted7168]

Robert, that stroke could have killed you. But it didn't. Rather, you are still with us, smiling at us and sharing your wisdom and infectious curiosity. Blessings to you and wishing you continued strength and peace of mind. Daniel, from Sweden.

[@satnamo]

Without love, there is no joy; Without joy, there is no creation; Without creation, there is nothing. Therefore, love is the force that creates the universe.

[@daisylavender5275]

🤢

[@gentlej8865]

Robert is an inspiration to all those who come in contact with him. We just can't thank you enough. May God/Evolution(or whatever created us) bless you

[@vishakmoopar]

You are one man I look upto... At any point - When I need clarity - couple of your pages, couple of your video.... things will start emerging. Thank you for everything Mr. Greene.

[@Mattjensen652]

I read the laws of human nature this book is a continuous help on a daily basis Thank you Mr. Greene!

[@honestyetta5317]

Thank you Sir for dedicating your life to making people better through your books. I had my epiphany after reading Mastery last year and I'm eagerly anticipating your next book ( The law of the Sublime ).

[@RobertGreeneOfficial]

Wonderful to hear, thank you for reading.

[@babykangaroo8769]

I have recently become obsessed with Roberts books, so many truth i have never learned anywhere else before, my life could have been very different if I found about him earlier.

[@tracywatts1459]

Love you Robert. Your a blessing and gift to us all.

[@RavenwyckCottage]

Great talk Robert! As a spiritual ( not religious ) mentor for 15 plus years, I've been trying to help people realize these most important points in life. Most people want to be our do whatever everyone else is doing sadly focusing on others purposes... being sheeple instead of their own true self. I'm grateful for your books and talks as they have helped me to better help others. To inspire the awe in each other is so important in this world. Thank you. 😉

[@cyberqueen777]

Subscribed after watching this video. I don't know you but I know you're right about finding your path. It's all energy connected to the heart - when you have that feeling of aliveness - pay attention - that is where the answer lies.

[@DRACOCHIEF]

Always a pleasure to hear Mr. Greene speak!

[@chinweanthony2400]

I so much like and appreciate Robert Greene that it will be a dream come true to see him in person. I really appreciate your desire to uplift the less privileged. Thanks Robert

[@sidepunch]

To Robert, I'm grateful for your help and I really appreciate your works, Thank you.

[@gouse_rizvi]

I can wholeheartedly crown you as the most influential Author of my time , your work is a oasis in this desert of a world, thank you from the bottom of my heart.

[@beverlypoon6739]

Hi Mr Greene, thank you so much for your books. Discovered 1st book concise version of the 48 laws in 2012 at Kinokuniya bookstore, and bought every book since. You enlightened me alot and shine a torch of introspection and understanding. Especially areas that was like a mental knot to me, I couldn't figure out why things worked as such, and as such running in circles. through your detailed examples and illustration, helped to unpack those questions and got answers from your books! Like many of your readers you have touched us. Greatly helped my career and brought understanding to my Brother who is now in university. Thank you again Sir and I wish you continued good health and happiness!

[@myfirstseven]

Why the hell did it take two years to figure out Robert fricken Greene had a KZbin channel. AWESOME!

[@livinginPantopia]

I learn so much from you, Robert. I heard and read repeatedly what you have said since I completed my 30 year cycle, my big life journey, my Odyssey and had to lay down and "die". It's been 5 years now that I'm back to my roots, back in Greece. This is what I realised my dear friend and big brother. Transformation Starts With Weakening Transformation begins with disability, it takes temporary weakening, disarming and disengagement at a certain level - complete immobility at one level - in order to activate and mobilise upward forces to complete a process of upgrading to the next level of capability. When we fight all of this, we are fighting transformation, upgrading. So we fight evolution. So we fight life. So we have chosen death. Life is evolution. When a cycle is completed there are dramatic changes and transformation. Because it wants an upgrade of the system. This requires a mind, a philosophy, a mindset that integrates uncertainty into an intelligence superior to the personal and collective. Whatever starts with philosophy, gives birth, mentality, activity, results and ends in a new way of life. Call it the new life style. Big hug, all the best to you, relax and enjoy, my friend! From Athens

[@andyserkiz3384]

Here’s my formula: 1. What is my life task (purpose)? 2. What is my life’s commitment? (what is the main thing I am committing to on the subconscious level) 3. How does my core tenet (the main belief about my relationship with reality) play a part in the ones above? If all these click together, you will be in alignment. The problem is often that our subconscious commitment does not support the main task. You can always change it. Teal Swan has a good video on that.

[@pragyavats9249]

Mr. Greene, you've changed how i approach life. So grateful. Thank you.

[@Simon-gx9xf]

This guy literally changed my way of thinking. God bless him

[@eekay3646]

48 and Mastery are by far my 2 favorite. 48 is Machiavellian, amoral, and Mastery is like a more in-depth version of Gladwell's Outliers. I enjoyed them both, and did read them cover to cover.

[@rubberducky6411]

So important to have guidance in your youth and support thru out your early years.Life gets in the way and becomes the distraction instead of the dream you wish it could be.

[@toydzurko]

I like learning and researching. If I could be a lifelong student, I would.

[@augustinetwumasi5031]

❤❤❤❤👍👍👍Robert Greene is a god and his books are scriptures .I wish this great man had an idea of how his books are very popular on the streets of Accra-Ghana

[@joananguyen3942]

thank you Robert ! this discussion is so interesting and helpful ! I am lost because of falling into the routine of my life and became lazy , accepting this boring and dead life. but now i want something more. like passion, feeling alive , something! I like this important tip you said. playing like a detective to find out and dig up all those things forgotten to find our true self and passions. i have followed what my parents told me even if everything inside me was revolting and wanting something else. 40 years later I wake up. feels a bit late. but I just quit my job to take the time to find myself and my purpose to enjoy life ! thank you !

[@shreeabraham]

- [00:00](kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHaQinatqNOWbKM) 🌱 Finding Your Life's Task - Discovering your life's task is crucial for success and fulfillment. - Your life's task is unique to you and stems from your individual experiences and inclinations. - To find your life's task: - Cultivate a deep desire for self-discovery. - Identify and confront distractions and societal pressures. - Reflect on childhood experiences and inclinations towards certain activities or subjects. - [03:59](kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHaQinatqNOWbKM) 🧠 Understanding Intelligence Types - Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences outlines different inclinations individuals may have towards certain types of intelligence. - Five main types of intelligence according to Gardner are linguistic, musical, logical-mathematical, spatial, and bodily-kinesthetic. - Understanding your inclination towards specific types of intelligence can aid in identifying your life's task. - [09:18](kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHaQinatqNOWbKM) 🔍 Childhood Reflection and Discovery - Reflecting on childhood experiences and moments of excitement can reveal clues about your life's task. - Look for specific details and stories from childhood that indicate strong interests or passions. - Even seemingly trivial moments can provide valuable insights into your unique inclinations and desires. - [11:45](kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHaQinatqNOWbKM) 🚀 Embracing Discovery and Exploration - Discovering your life's task is akin to finding gold, opening up a world of opportunities and fulfillment. - Embrace exploration and experimentation, even if it means trying multiple paths before finding the right one. - Continuously analyze your likes and dislikes to ensure they align with your authentic self, rather than societal expectations.

[@ramonvillaster609]

Thank You Robert. It's such a pleasure to be able to listen to your unique perspective.

[@Sarainsd]

You sound healthy and vibrant again! I feel your energy again❤️thank you Mr Greene

[@ChristianGuerrero-di5dg]

Thanks Robert for helping us to find out our life's task. I'm giving a deep dive into 48 laws and I love your book so much, you are a real writer with real words

[@rasecsajor3699]

Thanks Robert for pointing us in a direction. Life task!

[@therylandr]

The other aspect I really like about Mastery is the concept of the self-apprenticeship. Long had I known to attribute apprenticeship with already established trades but once I understood that you could also create your own apprenticeship, it’s been a game changer. Not only am I trying to teach myself and practice in the inclination I desire, I’m also actively channeling my experiences and daily routines which are not even close to what I know my life’s task is. This allows me to envision the same problems and challenges that I face in my current position for when I reach the part of my path where I go all in to what I need to do in this life.

[@akshat3825]

Robert I'm just Out of Words!! I can't thank you enough for creating this beautiful channel and guiding youngsters through life in such an awesome way!! Absolutely Worthy ❤❤❤

[@shubhandthewitches]

This is nuanced. Thank you. The problem is that when I look back into my childhood I find not one but many things that would ignite passion in me. And all are in different directions. I have tried all these and I share almost equal passion for all. I am stuck.

[@tonyj59]

This is eye opening...I am not an intellectual or college graduate... but this make alot ..Sense... I wish i learned these skills 20 years. ago.. thank you Robert Greene. Make me realize what skills i lack. This is motivation retrain my social skills... Mr. Robert Greene I will take your advice and read book... this is definitely blowing my mind... because I come from working class background... I never pay attention to life goals... or cared about the future... thank you for giving me a new direction in life.. thank you...

[@TokyoTaisu]

Thank you Robert you are such a gem for humanity!

[@michael_elnahal]

Thank you so much Robert….I think you are the greatest writer of our time, For what you have discovered about human nature and life…..”MASTERY” as you have helped us to understand is the only true purpose of life….So thank you

[@LongTranDuy-wq2jz]

Wise words from a wise man! Thank you so much Robert!

[@TheSwordandPearl]

Your 48 laws changed my naïve views

[@RobertGreeneOfficial]

Thank you for reading my work.

[@TheSwordandPearl]

@@RobertGreeneOfficial Thank YOU, Mister Greene 💎👑

[@intellectualman180]

Thank you Robert you are a gift to the world and young people

[@gabriel.omniversal]

I once watched a video of yours, Robert (I don't remember which one was it); where you suggested that people shouldn't follow their passion because that would not be necessarily a good idea. And I thought, "well thank you very much for your advice but I am actually going to follow my passion no matter where it takes me". But watching this video I say I completely agree with your message. Though I think purpose and passion go together, and they bring the fruit of life, which is the meaning. Where there's a purpose, there's an unquestionable passion, the "personal truth" that Kierkegaard talked about, "the truth for which I'm willing to live and die".

[@tedbillings2135]

I picked your first book up because I'd read about it in Neil Strauss's book, The Game. I instantly knew you were something special. I've read every book you've written since, and I enjoy your channel as well. Thanks for all of the knowledge you so freely give.

[@AishaOcean]

Robert Greene I’m going to meet you veryyy soon because I believe in myself and my art and wish to share my story with you hence I am manifesting because you have COMPLETELY changed my life ! My fellow tribesman we think alike and I’m glad to call you my favourite author. God bless take care peace and love 🌻

[@chrisilion]

Thank you Robert for how you spend your Time in this planet ! You are so helpful for so many many people ,including myself of course

[@blakejackson7193]

I so powerfully needed to hear this. This is an understatement pointing at such a deeper truth. Thank you for what you do.

[@Discovery_and_Change]

1:43 cultivate your uniqueness 2:45 love the unique person in you

[@tobyzillions]

This is great. As i listened to this, it took me on a journey down memory lane, and a lot of things began to make more sense to me. I began to understand why i love what i love and why I'm drawn to some things more than other things as an adult. Thank you for sharing, i hope to be a great writer like you some day, and even more by God's grace.❤

[@tayodeniro6669]

Grateful for your powerful commentary..

[@ByMerch]

Thank you for this Robert. I am 24 years of age and have been searching for some time for my passion. I know you say that we all have one and we haven’t been looking hard enough, but I really don’t think I have ever had a lasting passion for anything in particular. Even as a child, I don’t remember much but I was never fascinated by anything to my memory. I talked to my mother and she said the same, that I just enjoyed and loved a broad range of things. Now as an adult, I still enjoy different things like sports, gaming, documentaries, philosophy etc but nothing stands out, and I go through phases. I still have this desire in me to be great at something, but I come up empty every time, including following the steps you suggested. Is it possible to just not be particularly good at/fascinated by anything? It feels like a lesser existence than those excelling in their fields and loving life plus feeling fulfilled because of it. I have deluded myself into thinking I could be a master of all sorts, from an astronaut to a professional athlete, only to find it was a phase of desperation and probably not truly what I want. I’ll keep trying I guess.

[@ByMerch]

To answer my own question, of course it’s possible to live a life without true purpose or fulfilment. That’s what the majority of the world does and society wouldn’t function if we were all masters. Masters are masters because they are the top 1% or less. I guess that’s my answer…

[@ilovehorses38]

Same....I have so many interests as well. I figured out that the common theme is I like to learn and challenge myself, as well as, investigate in search of the truth about different matters to find the optimal solution. And I prefer to live a life of balance and peace.

[@juanm6922]

I'm around your age and in the same situation. As a younger kid I had different things that interested me and I still do some of them but none really give me any immense joy or feeling of a purpose. I've always thought that I have to be something amazing and being average mentally hurts me. The one thing I try to do is travel to places I've never been like new states hoping that it will change something in me but it never does. I know there's probably more engaging and getting involved that I have to do to actually bring change about but I just can't ever get the real urge to do so. Or find the meaning to do so.

[@TrietLyCuocSongGSH]

really enjoy listening to the channel's sharing. very good, very meaningful and very profound. Great

[@rajbeer1580]

I just have brought one of your book (mastery) for the first time and I started to reading it and today just now I happened to watch your content for the first time on youtube.. I didn't search for anything it just came on my way and after watching this I felt a bit shocked by the fact that how come I never came across of your content before 🤔 Btw, in this video I got to realize couple of things.. I wish I could have watched it 2-3 years back when I was really lost and didn't have a clue about my life and I was so desperate to find out something that would go with my interest in life and align with my emotions!! And now I am 25 and by God grace I found something interesting to do and with this I became hopeful about my life!!!!!! 🔔🔔But, I am having a problem which I'm struggling to get rid of this" now I know what I want to do and what is important to me but I am not being able to focus on it single mindedly.. I am dwelling between my family business and my thing and I know that in this way I'm falling behind from my goal and I'm not improving on it as I should!"🔔🔔 I know my problem but I can not making a decision 😔

[@rickduque5799]

It's incredible that Robert can create so much value in a short video. His efficiency with words is astounding. Love his content. I had this very conversation yesterday with a friend, trying to figure out what makes me passionate in my work life, and then i see this is the first video that pops up. Synchronicity !

[@tayloraltomare9014]

Thank you Robert. Your books have helped me out in every area of life. I read the Daily Laws and Daily Stoic every morning. Looking forward to the Sublime 🙏

[@sarah.marco888]

I'm way beyond THRILLED that you have a KZbin channel Robert! I'm such a fan ! Read 48 laws and listened on audio repeatedly to it on audio. Just bought and reading Laws of human nature now! 🥰🥰

[@kingsleybaby]

Thank you for changing my life for the better

[@eatitra]

I’ll be honest when people talk about purpose they always say find something you’re interested in, good at, or passionate about but I always find myself pondering those things to the point to where I can’t choose because there’s many options but one thing I love about your video is that the title itself brings a new meaning to what we would consider to be our calling. Well when you said that it can’t be something you’re half interested in I thought we’ll your purpose is most likely something you do everyday with ease it’s as if you would rather do that then anything else. Now what I want is my own business… doing what exactly well I may goid at writing, rapping, dancing, drawing but none of those things get me up in the morning. Mainly because I see them as hobbies that one day can be more but what I do take seriously it feels like a full time job but every-time I’m reminded of my vision and it’s the exact reason why I no longer need to figure it out. Because I already figured it out when I started this channel. ❤