E208 | Robert Greene: Mastering Human Nature & Facing Your Flaws

Published: Feb. 7, 2022, 5:01 a.m.

\u201cTrue genius, in strategy or anywhere, lies in self-control, self-mastery, presence of mind, and fluidity of thought.\u201d - Robert Greene\xa0\nWhen it comes to the study of human nature, power dynamics and social intelligence, there\u2019s perhaps no one more knowledgeable than Robert Greene.\xa0\nCollectively, his 7 (soon to be 8) books have sold more than 20 million copies, and along the way he\u2019s consulted countless world leaders, athletes, politicians and celebrities.\xa0\nBy scouring human history to understand patterns of behavior, he\u2019s developed the unique ability to take incredibly complex and rich subject matter and whittle it down to key learnings that are relatable, tactical and applicable.\xa0\xa0\nIn this interview, we ask Robert what role communication, self-awareness and social intelligence played in not only his own life but also the historical figures he has dedicated his life to studying.\xa0\nWe cover:\nTips for navigating the messiness of the human condition\xa0\nBehind the scenes of his new book, The Law of The Sublime\xa0\nApplying higher level strategy in sports and business\xa0\nThe critical communication skill every coach must prioritize\xa0\nHow our obsession with technology impacts our communication\xa0\n\xa0Connect with Robert Greene:\xa0\nVia his website / buy his books: https://www.robertgreene.co/\nVia his social media: https://linktr.ee/Robertgreene\nIn this episode, you heard Brett and Robert talk about our live 2 day communication workshop - The Apprenticeship. If you\u2019ve ever wanted to see how you come across to others, learn how to ethically influence people, navigate power dynamics and develop a strategy or approach for solving conflict or having hard conversations- join us! You can find more information and upcoming dates/locations HERE.\xa0\nAlso, if you want to download a FREE personal finance guide & interview with my father (a financial advisor of 40 years), go to artofcoaching.com/money. We cover the foundations of investing, saving, debt, credit and more!\xa0\nWe\u2019d also like to thank our sponsors for this episode - Dynamic Fitness and Strength & Momentous. If you\u2019re in the market for the most customizable and affordable gym equipment- tell our guys at Dynamic we sent you. If you\u2019d like cleanest and best tasting protein and supplements on the market, use code BRETT25 at checkout!