Power & Human Nature with

Описание: Robert Greene—author of The 48 Laws of Power, The Art of Seduction, and The Laws of Human Nature—joins Rob Richardson and co-hosts to reveal the philosophy, pain, and process behind his timeless books.

Greene explains why The 48 Laws was born out of anger and disillusionment from his years in Hollywood, how stories and psychology make his writing impossible to ignore, and why understanding human nature is the foundation for power, creativity, and leadership.

This extended conversation dives deep into envy, charisma, groupthink, social media, leadership, and how self-awareness defines mastery. Greene also shares lessons from 50 Cent, Zora Neale Hurston, Abraham Lincoln, and Ernest Shackleton, exploring the duality between ambition and humility—and how to balance them without self-destruction.

In this episode:

The real story behind The 48 Laws of Power
How Hollywood taught Greene about manipulation
Why storytelling is the secret to unforgettable writing
The shadow side of virtue and moral superiority
Lessons from envy, ego, and irrationality
Why social media amplifies our worst instincts
Shackleton, leadership, and emotional intelligence
What true success looks like—and how to sustain it
Greene’s reflections on humility, destiny, and discipline

Chapters:
00:00 – Intro: The Laws of Human Nature
03:00 – How The 48 Laws was born out of anger
10:15 – What Hollywood taught Greene about power
16:40 – Writing through story, not theory
22:00 – The art of entertaining while teaching
28:00 – The shadow and self-deception
33:30 – Envy, toxicity, and human behavior
40:00 – Leadership lessons from Shackleton
48:00 – The danger of grandiosity
54:20 – The power and perils of charisma
1:02:00 – Success, struggle, and legacy
1:09:00 – Final reflections on consciousness and mastery

About Robert Greene:
Robert Greene is a six-time international bestselling author whose works include The 48 Laws of Power, The Art of Seduction, The 33 Strategies of War, The 50th Law (with 50 Cent), Mastery, and The Laws of Human Nature. His books have sold millions worldwide and influenced leaders, creators, and thinkers across disciplines.

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Website: https://powerseductionandwar.com
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Q&A Highlights:
Q: Why did you write The 48 Laws of Power?
A: “Anger. I saw hypocrisy everywhere—and nobody was writing about it.”
Q: What’s the secret to good writing?
A: “If you tell a story well, it’s impossible to bore your audience.”
Q: How do you sustain success?
A: “Success is a drug. Stay humble, or it destroys you.”

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