Robert Greene on How Lack of Emotional Control Will Ruin You | Conversations with Tom
On this episode of Conversations with Tom, Tom Bilyeu is joined by New York Times and international bestselling author Robert Greene to discuss such matters and more as they explore why today, more than ever, we need to be sharply aware of the political and cultural environments that seek to condition our minds and force us to think irrationally. They discuss why so many behave irrationally today, the power of analyzing your emotions, how today\u2019s environment has conditioned our minds, how we can utilize awareness to empower us, how to use anger as a motivator, the dangers of today\u2019s culture, the constant need for change, the difference between yesterday\u2019s and today\u2019s generations, the story of Athena, why life must have both pain and pleasure, and much more.\n\nSHOW NOTES: \nBeing Irrational | Robert reveals how our emotional brain actually dictates our decisions. [0:21]\nStand Back | Robert reveals the power of stepping back and analyzing your emotions. [5:17]\nPractices | Robert reveals how to stop letting your emotional mind control your life. [11:10]\nConditioned | Robert reveals how you\u2019ve been conditioned by the current environment. [15:10]\nAwareness | Robert reveals how to stop letting the world condition you. [21:09]\nPower | Robert reveals why we all truly desire and need power to live a healthy life. [25:50]\nShadow Side | Robert reveals how your inner aggressive side influences you. [32:13]\nUsing Anger | Robert reveals how to use your anger as a powerfully positive force. [40:23]\nToday\u2019s Culture | Robert reveals how today\u2019s PC culture is part of a historical cycle. [49:06]\nRevolution | Robert reveals how the United States can possibly see another revolution. [54:40]\nGenerations | Robert reveals how older generations should interact with today\u2019s youth. [56:22]\nChange | Robert discusses how change is a much-needed powerful force. [59:36]\nGolden Age | Robert discusses the golden age of Athena, strategy, and the classics. [1:07:08]\nAnarchy | Robert reveals the surprising positive elements of anarchy and change. [1:16:16]\nDangers | Robert reveals the dangers of cultures that refuse to change or adapt. [1:20:03]\nCultural Direction | Robert reveals the dangers of where PC culture may be leading us. [1:23:53]\nSublime | Robert reveals how sublime is a mixture of pain and pleasure. [1:27:26]\nLimitations | Robert reveals how he makes the absolute most out of bad situations. [1:34:44]\nConnect | Robert reveals how you can continue to engage with him to learn more. [1:37:41]\xa0\n\nCheck out our Sponsors:\nBLUblox: Go to blublox.com/impacttheory for 15% off your order or use discount code ImpactTheory at checkout.\nThe New Yorker: For a limited time, you can get 12 weeks of The New Yorker for just $6. Go to NewYorker.com/IMPACT\nMint Mobile: To get your NEW wireless plan for just $15 a month and get the plan shipped to your door for FREE, go to mintmobile.com/impacttheory\xa0\n\nAre You Ready for EXTRA Impact?\nIf you\u2019re ready to find true fulfillment, strengthen your focus, and ignite your true potential, the Impact Theory subscription was created just for you.\nSubscription Benefits:\n\nNew episodes delivered ad-free\n\nExclusive access to Tom\u2019s AMAs, keynote speeches, and suggestions from his personal reading list\n\nYou\u2019ll also get access to an 5 additional podcasts with hundreds of archived Impact Theory episodes, meticulously curated into themed playlists covering health, mindset, business, relationships, and more:\n\n\nLegendary Mindset: Mindset & Self-Improvement\n\n\nMoney Mindset: Business & Finance\n\n\nRelationship Theory: Relationships\n\n\nHealth Theory: Mental & Physical Health\n\n\nPower Ups: Weekly Doses of Short Motivational Quotes\xa0\n\nSubscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PCvJaz\nSubscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices