Robert Greene, five-time international bestselling author of The 48 Laws of Power, The Art of Seduction, The 33 Strategies of War, The 50th Law, and Mastery, joins our show today! Robert talks about what goes into creating an international bestselling book, his different life experiences and how they contribute to his works, self-mastery, seduction, overcoming fears, and so much more! He gives us an inside look into the mind of one of our generation’s most talented writers and shares incredible tidbits of advice. If you’re wondering how one of the best authors in the world thinks and what his views on power, strategy, psychology, and more are, check this interview out now!
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In our interview we go over:
- How Robert’s background shaped his writing and his books later in life
- What his many jobs taught him about power and the various workings of human nature
- Why Hollywood played a major role in the creation of The 48 Laws of Power
- Why so many influential people like 50 Cent, Will Smith, Jay-Z and others loved his books so much
- How and why Robert Greene chose to work with 50 cent and create an incredible book about conquering fear
- Self-Reliance and the importance of being okay with being alone
- Robert’s music preference and if he even likes rap music
- Whether Robert considers himself a “master” of the work he writes about
- Why he wrote a book about seduction shortly after his Laws of Power
- Why seduction is an art and can be applied almost universally into many aspects of life
- Robert’s method for finding a topic to write an entire book on
- The research that goes into writing an international bestselling book
- How long it takes Robert to actually write his manuscripts out
- What the editing and proofreading process looks like
- Robert’s writing influences and his take on being unique
- Whether or not Robert will ever write a fiction novel
- Robert’s secret sauce for making his books interesting
- Why storytelling makes books easier to read
- The key ingredients that go into self-mastery
- Patterns that great leaders, geniuses, and influencers in history share in mastery
- The importance of finding your path and what you choose to master in life
- Robert’s upcoming book and when we can expect to see it out
Check out Robert on:
Website: powerseductionandwar.com
Twitter: twitter.com/RobertGreene
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THE best interview of a nonfiction author, researcher and storyteller! Robert Green is a humble zen master who freely shares his experience and knowledge with us, and does so in a great storytelling way that resonates long after you have put down his books or finish the interview. He is otherworldly, to be sure! Thank you mucho muchly for featuring him.
~Tripsy