The Exemplary Figures of History

As someone who's read a lot of books, there are lots of historical figures and philosophers who've had a major impact on my work. Many of whom you know very well, some not so much. Here are just some of those thinkers. I hope you enjoy it.
Who is your favorite philosopher or historical figure? Let me know in the comments. ⬇️
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
0:26 - Die With No Regrets
1:15 - Accept Reality
2:41 - Amor Fati
4:26 - 3 Educations in Our Life
5:29 - Character is Fate
6:22 - Toni Morrison's Path to Mastery
7:00 - The Story of Temple Grandin
7:46 - The Power of FDR
10:13 - Mastery Will Make You Younger
10:58 - Pay Attention to the World
12:24 - Turn the Tables
13:28 - The Story of Anton Chekhov
14:35 - Death Ground Strategy
15:07 - Don't Fight The Last War
16:01 - Get Your Hands Dirty
16:55 - Mahatma Gandhi on Strategy
17:53 - Life is a Boxing Ring
19:07 - Never Complain Never Explain
19:45 - The Story of Bill Bradley
21:11 - Guard Your Reputation With Your Life
22:53 - Little Stomach for Reality
23:48 - Martha Graham on Mastery
24:41 - Use Absence To Increase Honor and Respect
25:30 - Planning is Everything
26:27 - Negative Capability

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What philosophers/historical figures changed your thinking? ⬇

[@meermohammad3678]

For my side you're the only one Robert who changed my life man

[@philosteward]

friedrich nietzsche

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Roger Scruton

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You❤

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Maharaja Ranjit Singh emperor of sovereign state of Punjab

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Robert himself an exemplary figure of history.

[@zenostrixster]

Not really he is someone who has compiled the many people of history. I feel he is an ordinary man with a hunger for knowledge

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​@@zenostrixster he is

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Agreed!!

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Just like 50 cent

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@@zenostrixsterthat’s your opinion loser.. I can tell you don’t have a happy life.

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100%, at 62 YO, I'm the frontman of a Neil Young Tribute band. I started singing and playing at 59. Never too late I'm as driven as a 25 year old!!

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🙌🏽

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😀😀😀

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After so much struggles I now own a new house and my family is happy once again everything is finally falling into place!!

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I'm 37 and have been looking for ways to be successful, please how??

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Thanks to my co-worker (Alex) who suggested Ms Claudia Vecchi Nese .

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She's a licensed broker in the states 🇺🇸

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After I raised up to 325k trading with her I bought a new House and a car here in the states 🇺🇸🇺🇸 also paid for my son's surgery (Oscar). Glory to God.shalom.

[@Angeline.Thompson]

Great to see you guys talking about her, she changed the game for me.

[@gonzothegreat1317]

1. DaVinci 2. Schopenhauer 3. Nietzsche 4. Baron De Montesquie 5. Hericlates 6. Toni Morrison 7. Temple Grandin 8. FDR 9. Benjamin Franklin 10. Marcus Aurelius 11. Napoleon Bonaparte 12. Anton Chekhov Sun Tzu Machiavelli Ghandi Benjamin Disraeli Bill Bradley Chuko Liang Martha Graham TS Elliot Alfred Hitchcock Jonathan Keates

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zero black folk 💀

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@@GSthe3rdToni Morrison?

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@@GSthe3rd hmmm I wonder why 😂 you realize Africans have reinvented the wheel like thirty times after the only smart person in the village realized a makeshift wheelbarrow saves them neck pain since they carry everything on their head?

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Titus Lucretius Carus

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Where is she on the list ? I did hear him mention her but don't see her on this list [above]. ...??@@razorreptile

[@passenger.6996]

One of the strongest individuals i have ever listened, in my opinion Robert is true warrior. 💪🏽

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Robert, there is no such thing as reading far too many books. You are an inspiration to many people.

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Robert Greene post = Likes 👍🏼, Knowledge, wisdom.. Self improvement!

[@meermohammad3678]

Whenever i see Robert green i open it

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Thank you for sharing your thoughts, you’re truly changing lives Mr. Greene mine included. I can’t wait until the day we can talk and I can thank you in person (the best way of interacting with people).

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Fascinating video: Glad I predominantly retired at age 48, now focusing on relaxation, happiness & health. Growing a hair style as Benjamin Franklin $100 would help some adopt his curiosity of the world. I’ve visited 83 countries and always enjoyed the curiosity of a new country, planning on visiting 5 more new countries this year. “The World Peace Diet” helped me develop a new way of thinking and completely reversed my life threatening cardiovascular disease of 15 years ago, luckily without surgery or medications. Very excited in reading your new book exploring the Sublime. Stay healthy & happy.

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Gracias Robert for being so present at this ever confusing times bringing guidance to those who resist to be part of the herd and cherish common sense❤ Te amo Robert😊

[@stevenw7438]

Appreciate you; your insights and reinforcement of those insights has been invaluable to me, Mr. Greene!

[@Cavemanvibes]

I now look at both sides of every issue because of you. Very grateful for the insight.

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You are an inspiration & a mentor for myself & many other young people. I wish you health & happiness. ❤😊

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Yes!

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God Bless you Robert Green, so thankful for your teachings!! May you be well sir and be blessed in your journey endeavors 🙏🏾 … Whatta gim you are, so thankful, so very thankful to God for you!! Kindest ✨

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I enjoyed the video very much! It is really helpful 👍

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Robert, ur one of these people for me👏👏, would love if u gave us insights into ur research process when learning philosophy etc.

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Thank you ❤God bless.

[@JesseDanielSmith]

Robert - you are the man, thank you for sharing an incredible curation of knowledge

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I consider Robert Greene as my (Guru) and master. I'm so Inspired from his work.

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Very good channel, very interesting and meaningful stories attract me to listen often. I'm Vietnamese, I always listen to the channel's shares. You are truly amazing, the best inspiration I admire you so much.

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Thank you so much Robert!

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Robert is a loser haven't done a single thing his preaching never walked the talk.he is a scam

[@bdflatlander]

When something bad happens to you, ask yourself what you can learn from it.

[@shankarbalakrishnan2360]

Well said ❤❤🎉🎉 im figuring out historians and philosophers

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Claire Danes did an OUTSTANDING JOB portraying Temple Grandin! EXCELLENT movie!

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I got fired today from my awesome welding job. My mental disorder came out . Thought my coworker was laughing at me.. freaked out. I don't know how to handle myself

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were they aware of your mental disorder? are they open minded about it? stay strong my friend. maybe you can get the job back if you go clear about your condition. I am rooting for you

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robert can u explain more on declaring war on your enemy and how to NOT avoid conflict btw I really love and appreciate your work

[@lm2487]

Thank you!

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Am glad I read your books. Life transformer

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This is excellent! I just purchased the 48 Laws of Power Special 25th Anniversary Edition. I love watching you speak.

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Yes!❤

[@Burnitall220]

Mr Greene… I deeply appreciate your work. For some reason, I keep blocking you and your channel but you keep showing up on my page.

[@donud7851]

Hello there! I would suggest to the person making this video to work on the sound levels of videos. What I mean by this is that some are lower in volume then others, in some cases with really big differences and it can be a bit annoying. I truly appreciate your work put into this videos, keep it up!

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I hope you visit Philippines, I'm a big fan of your books ❤

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Full of wisdom. I love it. It reminds me of this saying by John C.Maxwell "It's said that a wise person learns from his mistakes. A wiser one learns from others' mistakes. But the wisest person of all learns from others's successes".

[@denisse.duobert]

Historical figures 🤔. Cleopatra 😂🌝. I like Niccolo Machiavelli. And some more men who for now will be a secret🤫 . Interesting video, I learn from your mentality reflected in your books Robert ^^ . And i love to hear every word and thought of yours ❤

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I feel like a worse person, Robert! That has made me so happy in life. Hope that I can be so much worse in the future ;)

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At 60 many of us in GenX are actively and passionately reinventing ourselves

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Amazing

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I wish i had a chance to explore the finite mind of Robert Greene

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I love the French (Baron) philosopher 😂because the learning from family and school is far different than the lessons from society.

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I love the how and why?

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I know you must are very good in french, you have read so many books. I request you to make a video on how to learn French in your way, please. I am learning French for a very big purpose. I know teaching languages is not your thing, but I request you to make just one video.

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Learn and memorize prepositions.

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Robert Greene

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0:25 *Die with no regrets* 2:30 Amor Fati 5:30 Character is fate 8:00 You have to be tough and empathetic 14:30 *Death Ground* 17:50 Life is a boxing ring 21:05 Guard your reputation 25:30 Planning is everything

[@roseb4534]

If you want to know how I think, just listen to Robert Greene

[@swad2315]

a great compilation but I always prefer Robert speaking inlength and explaining the whole thing and not short clips where you hunger for more.

[@otthoheldring]

I quite agree with Nietschze, as Greene relays it, that there is no one truth or reality. For the rest, I rarely understood what he was on about, could not relate it; even as explained by contemporary philosophers. Or in those cases when I do understand, I don't find it profound. But I respect those who regard him highly; it may just be my intellectual limitations. Or maybe the fact that I never suffered much and have a positive disposition has something to do with it.

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My end goal for the year is to have a conversation with Robert green

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You might get a pinned comment and that's good enough for me. He is a busy man.

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For me is very difficult to survive.I'm feeling how I'm living in the time very very very far a way.I decide to give up

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I’d love to see devoted followers of Robert Greene on the cover of Time magazine! December 4th, 1978. 😆

[@azalea1404]

Hey Robert, I have listened to many of your great speeches, and I have noticed that it is hard on you voice when you are speaking one or several hours at a time. May I suggest you work with a voice coach e.g. a classical trained singer? These people can work wonders to people who have challenges with their voice.

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Leonardo Da Vinci as I am interested in everything and painted on a canvass

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Can't forget Bruce Lee!

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❤❤❤🎯🎯🎯

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I had a feeling that the world is bad and thought why not try and be good -it does work in certain ways haha so guys u can be a good human being❤❤🎉🎉

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Dear Robert, I'd love a T-Shirt from you simply saying "Dude, I got the T-shirt" in marker or print ... why? Because I think it would be fun to wear and also... ask n you shall receive 😅 in this particular case would you ship it to South Africa 🇿🇦 😂 ... anywho hopefully you found this entertaining enough to chuckle. Till the next time we meet. Ps. If you meet Matt Riffe... get that cookie recipe please ❤

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Really Robert, can you ever read too many books lol I'll respect to you

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Ho Chi Minh impresses me as a sensible person because his demands are few and simple: 1. Independence 2. Freedom 3. Happiness ❤

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lol

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“If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.” - Sir Isaac Newton

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People are like rocks.

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❤❤❤❤

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Fake it til ya make it 👌

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Not always easy to be non reactive

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I sometimes get angry at rocks

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Lol,me too

[@therealyad.2006]

Hi, Sir, In your previous video I asked a question but you didn't answered it... and I hope you will answer me here. You said that we must be excited of something in our work to be motivated... But, How can I be motivated with study?, you know studying is boring for all students...

[@meermohammad3678]

Bro the same question of mine is too. Hey Robert give us an answer about that plz

[@rockingtheworld]

read the laws of human nature

[@razorreptile]

It’s not boring if you’re studying something you are truly passionate about - discover your life’s task. Thats what mr Greene might say

[@draws9533]

I read that motion creates motivation and not the other way around. So getting startet should be your focus, just for 5min. Momentum will be created when you do that, leading to motivation. Don’t wait for motivation. Count down from five and get up and go when you reach 1

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Search and listen healthy gamer gg.

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The sage of Arunachala Sri Ramana Maharshi.

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having fit the scenario of your unfulfilled life's accomplishment ,Had I been selfish more than not I would be in a far better position.Generosity was my achilles heel

[@AliSultan-pe6yj]

As some who is a huge follower of Robert Greene for years , who subscribed to his paid email list for years and has diligently watched most of his videos on KZbin I am really disappointed in the old rehash of the old content and not bringing much to the table in his instagram and youtube channel . His books have my respect not his videos. There are others offering more value in video department. Most of videos are more marketing for his books in nature. His protege Holidays offer manifold times more value in his youtube vidoes. Greene offers more value in books. If want value read his books ignore his videos they don't offer a fraction of the value your time would be spent manifold times better reading his books. It would be more exciting if he made videos based on some glimpses from his new work. That would be much more exciting and rewarding and make us readers want to buy his book more.

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Mike Tyson

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…are you a pilot?…pileit down the road dsbg

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Avid follower but this was just all mixed up

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I have a suggestion. Messi is probably the best player in the world. Why not make another version of Mastery talking about him or any great athlete or Ceo ? @ Robert Greene

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first

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👌

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Bullshit on the neitzche front 👎

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Booooo okay leech more money fir you to make off the book buyers

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Exactly slacking on the videos 💯.