12 Laws Of Power For Life - Robert Greene | Modern Wisdom Podcast 383

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  • Robert Greene is an author and historian.
    Many people want and need power in life, but almost none of us admit it. Robert's new book compiles 366 of his best lessons on power, seduction, human nature and mastery, and today we get to go through my favourites.
    Expect to learn how remaining absent can increase respect, how to speak with your actions not your words, why focussing on actions not words is the best way to judge someone's character, how to avoid losing your sanity in a group and much more...
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    00:00 Intro
    06:06 Success Through Action & Purpose
    14:01 Cultivate Negative Capability
    18:17 Remake Yourself
    28:35 Judge People on Behaviour
    34:40 Use Absence to Increase Respect
    39:45 Become an Object of Desire
    43:47 Time Lost Can Never Be Regained
    48:07 The Madness of Groups
    52:46 Suffer Fools Gladly
    58:11 Accept Your Insignificance
    1:04:17 Where to Find Robert
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Komentáře • 228

  • @ChrisWillx
    @ChrisWillx  Před 2 lety +86

    This episode bangs hard AF. Enjoy. Here's the timestamps:
    00:00 Intro
    06:06 Success Through Action & Purpose
    14:01 Cultivate Negative Capability
    18:17 Remake Yourself
    28:35 Judge People on Behaviour
    34:40 Use Absence to Increase Respect
    39:45 Become an Object of Desire
    43:47 Time Lost Can Never Be Regained
    48:07 The Madness of Groups
    52:46 Suffer Fools Gladly
    58:11 Accept Your Insignificance
    1:04:17 Where to Find Robert

    • @nicholaschristodoulou3821
      @nicholaschristodoulou3821 Před 2 lety +4

      Chris, would you consider inviting Nassim Taleb onto the pod?

    • @loungejay8555
      @loungejay8555 Před 2 lety

      Thanks for timestamping the intro, I was searching for that.

    • @db8205
      @db8205 Před 2 lety

      She bangs, she bangs. I like the way she moves, she moves

    • @jlindsay
      @jlindsay Před 2 lety

      48 Laws of Power | Robert Greene | The Cult | czcams.com/video/a2PoKFuNX_0/video.html ?
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    • @luisd5098
      @luisd5098 Před rokem

      BANGER!!!!!!!!!

  • @janicemorris6085
    @janicemorris6085 Před 2 lety +135

    I am 65 years old
    Never got my shit together whatever that means
    However my life is the most expansive creative and lucrative NOW. I am. Simply a late bloomer
    A lot of life is trial and error and being honest with ourselves

    • @ChrisWillx
      @ChrisWillx  Před 2 lety +23

      That's sick. Congrats Janice.

    • @ruizj2006
      @ruizj2006 Před 2 lety +4

      I would like to know of your origin, the struggle. What made the change?

    • @shan4145
      @shan4145 Před 2 lety +1

      🤗

    • @monocyte2210
      @monocyte2210 Před 2 lety +6

      Awesome this gives me hope as a 35 yo

    • @mashal2567
      @mashal2567 Před 2 lety +2

      I actually think that if u got ur life together at 25 or 30 it is not the best… because while u are reaching for ur goals it is the most exciting part of life.

  • @DemetriPanici
    @DemetriPanici Před 2 lety +55

    *"I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination." - Jimmy Dean*

  • @notbrad4873
    @notbrad4873 Před 2 lety +129

    I always saw Greene's books as "Defense against the Dark Arts" classes. I'm glad to hear that was more or less his intention

  • @joedavis4150
    @joedavis4150 Před 2 lety +201

    ... Chris Williamson, thank you. Your podcast is up there with Joe Rogan and Lex fridman.

  • @ritagreenwood9397
    @ritagreenwood9397 Před měsícem +1

    If no one else is gonna say it, I will. Chris's smile is utterly infectious! Catching myself trying not to smile and it happens anyway! Much love and respect to Robert Greene - going down the CZcams rabbit-hole of his talks, and found this channel here. Great stuff!

  • @Mattebby20
    @Mattebby20 Před rokem +7

    Robert Greene is having so much fun with this you can see him smile whenever he changes the pace that’s amazing to see how much joy he gets from the social media side of being a renowned author. Not everyone knows how to enjoy their success properly 🧘‍♂️

  • @tensevo
    @tensevo Před 2 lety +2

    Non stop learning and self development is the antidote to delusion and despair.

    • @nunusameera1523
      @nunusameera1523 Před 2 lety

      I was thinking the same. You confirmed it. Thank You ❤

  • @MrRocksW
    @MrRocksW Před 2 lety +17

    I love Robert Greene! Just saw this in my inbox can't wait to watch!

    • @ChrisWillx
      @ChrisWillx  Před 2 lety +5

      So so so good. Enjoy

    • @jlindsay
      @jlindsay Před 2 lety

      48 Laws of Power | Robert Greene | The Cult | czcams.com/video/a2PoKFuNX_0/video.html ?
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  • @michaelp8727
    @michaelp8727 Před 2 lety +27

    His book influenced my life by seeing a lot of brain dust with his clarity...

    • @ChrisWillx
      @ChrisWillx  Před 2 lety +10

      This new book is very legit. Highly recommended.

  • @DemetriPanici
    @DemetriPanici Před 2 lety +16

    *"If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door." - Milton Berle*

  • @lanagordon5669
    @lanagordon5669 Před 2 lety +18

    Robert Greene?!? Your podcast is on fire!!! Love this guy's books! They are a perfect mix of education about human nature illustrated with entertaining examples from historical figures and events. They're also completely amoral, Greene's books do not read like lectures about how people ought to behave, just a description of how people actually do behave.

    • @jlindsay
      @jlindsay Před 2 lety

      48 Laws of Power | Robert Greene | The Cult | czcams.com/video/a2PoKFuNX_0/video.html ?
      vds 43asdf asd

  • @jimbeam4736
    @jimbeam4736 Před 2 lety +8

    Chris, you did a great job in structuring and having a conversation with Robert. You don’t Interrupt and contribute intelligent points. Really enjoy your work.

  • @pranashakti4161
    @pranashakti4161 Před 2 lety +13

    Amazing! I love Robert. I need to listen to the last 5 minutes every single morning to remind me of my place in the cosmos and to get in touch with that feeling of awe. Thank you both

  • @antonycarles1499
    @antonycarles1499 Před 2 lety +3

    i love interviewer like you Chris , you ask and dig more questions and less talk about yourself

  • @joedavis4150
    @joedavis4150 Před 2 lety +10

    ... Your guest is right. Time is way more precious than money. And I have found that it's easier to obtain than money.... I've had more than a hundred jobs, and have done well at all of them. Each job, you learn something.

    • @ChrisWillx
      @ChrisWillx  Před 2 lety +5

      Robert is sharp AF. The guy's a beast.

    • @jlindsay
      @jlindsay Před 2 lety

      48 Laws of Power | Robert Greene | The Cult | czcams.com/video/a2PoKFuNX_0/video.html ?
      vds aasd 34asdfa

  • @NapoleonB
    @NapoleonB Před 2 lety +4

    I just received an email saying that Amazon just shipped Robert's new book to my house. I am beyond excited to start my day with a daily dose of Robert's wisdom 💯

  • @RajeevKumar-wl6ei
    @RajeevKumar-wl6ei Před 2 lety +4

    Love watching your podcast Chris! Keep up the good work.

  • @dustinmckennon
    @dustinmckennon Před 2 lety +1

    Great format! Thanks for taking the time to educate us on these daily laws.

  • @senayjohannes4596
    @senayjohannes4596 Před rokem

    The last 10 min was one the best conversation I have ever seen.. they saw each other eye to eye and understood word by word, the points raised and the responses from both sides were just right on!!! Thank u both

  • @soleildhiver7396
    @soleildhiver7396 Před rokem +3

    Always enjoy watching your podcasts. Great host.

  • @jcolt188
    @jcolt188 Před 2 lety +2

    Two great human beings. Excellent discussion. So genuine.

  • @abdulhadeelousta297
    @abdulhadeelousta297 Před 2 lety +2

    the quality of your podcast is awesome so keep up the great work!!!

  • @relebohileselete5923
    @relebohileselete5923 Před rokem +1

    Thank you Chris for this Valuable content. It was honestly worth my Time

  • @juliawinsa4260
    @juliawinsa4260 Před 2 lety +2

    I adore this, what a lovely conversation. I can listen to again, for the wisdom of Robert is so tremendous. His peculiarities makes him all the more intriguing to listen to (at least to me)

  • @Nathan-ls4xt
    @Nathan-ls4xt Před 2 lety +4

    Just dropping a like and a comment to say thank you for this.
    Going to watch it later, but also want to help the algorithm.

  • @ConnorCordell
    @ConnorCordell Před 2 lety +4

    The final riff at 58:11 turns into such beautiful poetry all of the sudden... Thanks for getting and doing this interview with Robert Chris, phenomenal stuff.

    • @jlindsay
      @jlindsay Před 2 lety

      48 Laws of Power | Robert Greene | The Cult | czcams.com/video/a2PoKFuNX_0/video.html ?
      vdsa dfa43asdf asdfa

  • @spazaliciousbim
    @spazaliciousbim Před 2 lety

    The insignificant and the momentous is kind of the dual/ connected mindset I get into when I write poetry. Brilliant 💗🙌🏽

  • @weediestbroom
    @weediestbroom Před 2 lety +2

    Man after my own heart. Gives me hope for myself.

  • @rob7819
    @rob7819 Před 2 lety +2

    Great podcast Chris.Hello from Dublin Ireland 🇮🇪. Rob

  • @acaltieri
    @acaltieri Před 2 lety

    This is a GREAT episode. Just “discovered” your podcast a few weeks ago.

  • @warmflash
    @warmflash Před 2 lety

    What a fantastic interview!

  • @jpenaussie
    @jpenaussie Před 2 lety

    Another top watch mate thankyou! Addressing popular topics and helping to change the way people think about their "transient existence".
    Forever glad that i hit the subscribe button. Its made me verry happy indeed. Peace.

  • @mandyshanks2327
    @mandyshanks2327 Před 2 lety

    He has a great gift as a writer to make a story stick in the mind.

  • @ErnestRamaj
    @ErnestRamaj Před rokem

    Well done Chris, you just say what is necessary.

  • @gracefitzgerald2227
    @gracefitzgerald2227 Před 2 lety +1

    Just received my book! I’m ready to put a little Robert Greene in me on the daily! 😊

  • @AdrielWilliam
    @AdrielWilliam Před 2 lety

    Chris! you have an indepth wisdom, keep at it man!!!!

  • @bjarthernhovde1501
    @bjarthernhovde1501 Před 2 lety

    Another great Podcast Chris Williamsen👍

  • @egdapo
    @egdapo Před 2 lety

    The last 2 minutes about creation were incredible!

  • @watchingvideosnow
    @watchingvideosnow Před 2 lety +1

    Robert Greene!! Yess! Thank you x

  • @arlenehutchinson9259
    @arlenehutchinson9259 Před 2 lety +4

    I just love Robert Greens mind 💯💯💯🙌🏾
    And you were a great interviewer and I have listened to many, all where he appears. SO THANK YOU 😊

  • @Michevell
    @Michevell Před rokem

    Wow what a powerful podcast, the last part was so transcendental and humbling. Thank you for this great interview

  • @sheilac5319
    @sheilac5319 Před 2 lety

    Thank you, Chris.

  • @yakopro49
    @yakopro49 Před 2 lety

    An outstanding podcast good job brother

  • @Gechasoopah
    @Gechasoopah Před 2 lety +2

    Along with Lex Fridman this is my favourite podcast. Keep it up Chris!

  • @ARandomGuyyy
    @ARandomGuyyy Před 2 lety

    Loved it!

  • @antekpisola2533
    @antekpisola2533 Před 2 lety

    best man,
    i will buy his book for sure

  • @maxflight777
    @maxflight777 Před 2 lety +1

    Robert Green ! What a lovely man.

  • @rizalminar6189
    @rizalminar6189 Před 11 měsíci

    I ❤❤❤ the works of Mr. Robert Greene!!! His thoughts are like massively flowing like the Niagara Falls. 🎉🎉🎉

  • @jctry8756
    @jctry8756 Před rokem

    EPIC! Thank you so much luvs meant from within.

  • @DAN1992i
    @DAN1992i Před 2 lety

    You deserve so many more views and subscribers

  • @kattekongen
    @kattekongen Před 2 lety

    Great stuff!

  • @amethystfire3076
    @amethystfire3076 Před rokem

    I can tell Robert really likes this guy. I can tell this guy likes him too. The conversation is so smooth and they want to hear what the other has to say because they are interested in each other as a friend.

  • @stevenlightfoot6479
    @stevenlightfoot6479 Před 2 lety

    Great interview!!! Really interesting guy.

  • @yakopro49
    @yakopro49 Před 2 lety +1

    Sir Robert Greene is a living breathing genius

  • @ironmine
    @ironmine Před 2 lety +3

    Wow I never expected this collab, I cannot wait to watch this!!!!

    • @ChrisWillx
      @ChrisWillx  Před 2 lety +4

      Robert was actually on 3 years ago! So sick to have him back. The man's a force of nature.

    • @ironmine
      @ironmine Před 2 lety

      @@ChrisWillx I am searching for that pod right now! Thanks for letting me know been a newly sub for around 6 months and you're one of the best podcasters I've ever watched!

  • @tsvetelinayordanova3783

    You are so not unprepared and in such an cultural snd intellectual deficiencies that I really admire your confidence to even post this.

  • @gratiaDei777
    @gratiaDei777 Před 2 lety

    I watch these on x2 speed & I love Robert Greene's voice/accent at that speed

  • @andreagray4613
    @andreagray4613 Před 2 lety

    Chris you are the most handsome man I’ve seen ever and thank you for featuring Dr Robert Greene. He is incredible and thanks to his incredible far reaching nature I have discovered you! Very professional and great interviewer. ☝️

  • @everythingsfine3064
    @everythingsfine3064 Před 2 lety +1

    Love Robert.

  • @yurigansmith
    @yurigansmith Před 2 lety

    That was one great talk.

  • @DoH1966
    @DoH1966 Před 2 lety +2

    Talk about synchronicity, someone gave me the book of 48 Laws of Power yesterday

  • @rileysmith7143
    @rileysmith7143 Před rokem

    I’ve spent hours reading his books yet never knew what he looked or spoke like. Thanks.

  • @nicholaschristodoulou3821

    Brilliant!!!

  • @jonkarason
    @jonkarason Před 2 lety

    Good shiii.. thanks so much!

  • @GabrielaHandalArt
    @GabrielaHandalArt Před 2 lety +1

    Him looking for his new website and reading the script was such an "old guy" thing ahhahaa it was awesome

  • @nunusameera1523
    @nunusameera1523 Před 2 lety

    Thanks Chris ❤

  • @Saveg36
    @Saveg36 Před 2 lety +2

    Great podcast! I never heard of robert greene but have seen his books mentioned many time. Also, this one felt a bit rushed

  • @celestecanyon
    @celestecanyon Před 2 lety

    Some legit wisdom for a change

  • @womeninthewoods6009
    @womeninthewoods6009 Před 2 lety +1

    I thought this would be another high ego podcaster interviewing my fave Robert Greene, but actually was dang awesome, allowed Robert to shine better than a lot of the other podcasters who love the sound of their own voices. Well done ✅ really enjoyed this

    • @jlindsay
      @jlindsay Před 2 lety

      48 Laws of Power | Robert Greene | The Cult | czcams.com/video/a2PoKFuNX_0/video.html ?
      vds. 43asdf asd

  • @Transform_with_Tea
    @Transform_with_Tea Před rokem

    Thank you

  • @amorfati4927
    @amorfati4927 Před 2 lety

    It’s amazing what the algorithms and such do. Your last one about climate change has over 1.1k and counting comments and this one at this rate looks like it’ll struggle to get up to 200. Very interested ting.
    Keep up the good work. Cheers!

  • @petecarrollmusic
    @petecarrollmusic Před 2 lety

    Channel is quite excellent Chris. Service to others & selflessness is the Universe's way. Keep up the fab work buddy.

    • @petecarrollmusic
      @petecarrollmusic Před 2 lety

      Restaurant tho, I'd go into the empty one, The hell with busy one.

  • @splaz333
    @splaz333 Před 11 měsíci

    tell Robert Chopin wrote "Minute Valse" about George Sand's dog chasing its own tail, it's a waltz

  • @momodoudbah6658
    @momodoudbah6658 Před 2 lety +5

    I am addicted to Robert Greene books and interviews. How i wish i had discover his work earlier on

  • @dandimit8463
    @dandimit8463 Před 2 lety +7

    I didn’t know this book was coming out. Immediately preordered on audible. I’ll pick up the hardback on Amazon or Barnes and noble. I live the daily theme! Thanks for your hard work, both of you!

  • @rebecca7410
    @rebecca7410 Před 2 lety +6

    Pleased there'll be another book I can't wait to order after watching this podcast; thank you!

  • @medienmitmarius278
    @medienmitmarius278 Před 2 lety +2

    Its so funny, i read His book 3 Times and never saw His face. Its incredible good.

  • @addj7093
    @addj7093 Před 2 lety +2

    Robert Greens the job hopper I would have never guessed. At least he’s had a lot of different experiences 👍🏻

  • @enaukara5535
    @enaukara5535 Před rokem

    Exactly.. Right.. I'm too damn broken.

  • @BboyKeny
    @BboyKeny Před 2 lety +12

    "We're living in the age of con-artist"
    This is why I don't like how the "Fake it till you make it" mantra is being used.

    • @koenkoopman3569
      @koenkoopman3569 Před 2 lety

      HE is one of them. Look if you end up like him and the ugliness of him, would you read his books? Unless you were a fool

    • @BboyKeny
      @BboyKeny Před 2 lety

      @@koenkoopman3569 I can only judge that after I read his books and try out the information that's in there on people.

    • @koenkoopman3569
      @koenkoopman3569 Před 2 lety

      @@BboyKeny I can judge if someone wrote that and in the end, end up like him, you should not take that advice or readings. Good on you though if you want to end up like an a hole and try and BS people.

    • @BboyKeny
      @BboyKeny Před 2 lety

      @@koenkoopman3569 I don't randomly change when I've read something. I also don't use such a things for power, but it's interesting to me if it's identifiable.
      I act according to my morals, not for my desires. It's mainly my curiosity for information that makes me want to read stuff.

    • @koenkoopman3569
      @koenkoopman3569 Před 2 lety

      @@BboyKeny Of course if you read things especially a book, it can subtlely change you. Don't be so naive. You are not listening to my point which was that if you read it and follow it as well as to end up as him, you're screwed. He is a BStter. Wake up

  • @dsymbols7758
    @dsymbols7758 Před 2 lety

    Awsm 👏

  • @barefootarts737
    @barefootarts737 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Participation is a form of consent and informs others of your own personal limits of power. The willingness to play someone else's game is a signal of power, but also it's immediate limits are plain to see.

  • @georgefilhour8122
    @georgefilhour8122 Před 2 lety +3

    Chris is brilliant and crazy handsome 😍

  • @parshantjuneja4811
    @parshantjuneja4811 Před 2 lety +1

    Good questions, honest conversation.. I appreciate that!

  • @davidlloyd-jones8519
    @davidlloyd-jones8519 Před 2 lety +4

    When you talk of power, to me its a bit like money. True i dont want to admit that i want money - or power and so i suppose maybe true that i do really...i am not really sure
    But what i can say 100% is that i DONT want others having power over me - in exactly the same way that i DONT want debt

  • @majorkade
    @majorkade Před 2 lety +3

    Prince had the aloofness and mystique. Made him cool.

  • @jeaniebritz4587
    @jeaniebritz4587 Před 2 lety

    Have to wait it out. Played it safe as a widow with 3 boys at 33. I knew my time will come. 59 now and rocking my own business 😎 more to come📈

    • @Carroty_Peg
      @Carroty_Peg Před 2 lety

      Highly recommend Alex Hormozi and Leila Hormozi's channels. They offer incredible amounts of knowledge! They're newbies to CZcams.

  • @Paragon_Reason
    @Paragon_Reason Před 2 lety +1

    This man is so familiar, reminds me very much of myself.

  • @BoBo-pe3kv
    @BoBo-pe3kv Před 2 lety

    Ahh ha!! Finally. Lessons on MOoJOo(: Bangerang Gentlemen! Thank you

  • @annnykole
    @annnykole Před rokem +1

    People hate Transparency...and whenever you tell them who you truly are.. they don't believe eg...I have no credentials on the wall...and I share it...People say...why would you tell people that about yourself...I will tell someone i don't love them..amd they say I'm lying. If I broke a glass as a child...I would tell My parents/parent because I always felt it's my responsibility to take actions for My own act...People are AFRAID to feel judged and It's not far fetched.. that it is innately inbedded.
    My son made me listen the 48 LAWS OF POWER audio over 9 yrs ago...amd I was GIFTED the Book over 3yrs ago.
    POWER IS HIGHLY IMPORTANT to Me...I haven't MASTERED the ART as yet...because I still falter...however I catch Mself quicker NOW.. had I not known the root cause.
    ROBERT GREENE... has an INFINITE amount of WISDOM.. . My tiny brain cant Formulate any other words at this moment!

  • @martynspooner5822
    @martynspooner5822 Před 2 lety

    I totally agree money can be earned, borrowed, stolen or found. You simply do not have those alternatives with money as nice as it is to have not that I have any mind.

  • @jsabra89
    @jsabra89 Před 2 lety

    Great interview, thank you. But I enjoy more talks when the interviewer is probing further into the guest's mind rather than sharing their own opinion.

  • @bedadays1763
    @bedadays1763 Před 2 lety

    I’m sure Roberts apprentice is great but I’m not sure he has surpasssed him.RG is a very respected writer

  • @topiastopias4611
    @topiastopias4611 Před 2 lety +1

    26:20
    27:41
    30:52 stress reveals people
    34:41 Appear more seldom, so you will be noticed
    58:44 Accept your insignificance

  • @tholiunathi23
    @tholiunathi23 Před 2 lety +1

    I will always maintain that the less you know about a person the more intriguing they become.

  • @bSMith266
    @bSMith266 Před 2 lety +6

    Interested in you reasoning to conduct the podcast in this 'next one, next one' format, rather than a fully conversational way. Not a criticism, just curious. It is definitely more clipable, as there are boundaries on each topic. Could it be that Rob set a predefined time constraint, so to make the most out of the opportunity, this format is a necessity to hit all things your interested in. Either way great job.

    • @ConnorCordell
      @ConnorCordell Před 2 lety

      It feels highly applicable given the nature of the book that Robert is being interviewed about. That said, more long-form conversations that go any and all directions between Chris and Robert would be amazing!

  • @vegiepire7677
    @vegiepire7677 Před 2 lety

    Hi, big fan of Roberts books. Can anyone please recommend some books for the layman on Game Theory?? Cheers

  • @polar199
    @polar199 Před rokem

    This wasn’t an interview or even a discussion- it was Chris telling Robert his opinions.

  • @peripheralparadox4218
    @peripheralparadox4218 Před 2 lety

    I just wrote a plan for 1000 day journey of power. Then this popped up!