Laws of Human Nature Dissected by Robert Greene
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- New book laws of human nature dissected by its author Robert Greene. Patrick Bet-David received an advanced copy and devoured the content hence this in depth breakdown of - understanding people's drives and motivations, even when they are unconscious of them themselves.
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Timestamps on PBD questions during interview:
1:44 - PBD thoughts on the book
7:15 - Masks - Are we living a life of lies?
12:44 - Is there a struggle to get everyone to like us?
15:30 - Does equilibrium win?
17:40 - Does being too ambitious hurt you?
20:50 - Has Elon Musk lost control?
26:25 - Can you explain the toxic types of personalities?
About the book: Robert Greene is a master guide for millions of readers, distilling ancient wisdom and philosophy into essential texts for seekers of power, understanding and mastery. Now he turns to the most important subject of all - understanding people's drives and motivations, even when they are unconscious of them themselves.
We are social animals. Our very lives depend on our relationships with people. Knowing why people do what they do is the most important tool we can possess, without which our other talents can only take us so far. Drawing from the ideas and examples of Pericles, Queen Elizabeth I, Martin Luther King Jr, and many others, Greene teaches us how to detach ourselves from our own emotions and master self-control, how to develop the empathy that leads to insight, how to look behind people's masks, and how to resist conformity to develop your singular sense of purpose. Whether at work, in relationships, or in shaping the world around you, The Laws of Human Nature offers brilliant tactics for success, self-improvement, and self-defense.
About Robert Greene: Robert Greene is an American author known for his books on strategy, power and seduction. He has written five international bestsellers: The 48 Laws of Power, The Art of Seduction, The 33 Strategies of War, The 50th Law and Mastery.
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Wow 😳 this was a great interview Patrick. I will definitely buy Robert Green’s books.
Don't ever wear those pants again!! lol
I like how Mr. Green is trying to make people he's conversing with aware of their own personal behaviors/shortcomings, and how, unfortunately, sometimes his these people don't seem to be able to pick up on the (pretty obvious if paying attention) clues. Over explaining (asking a question in ten different ways, ..a simple question too👨🎤) while talking to an incredibly intelligent person (who probably knows what the question will be/is before you've even opened your mouth, figuratively speaking/writing) is also an interesting thing to watch/listen.., but watching is definitely more "interesting".
THE SMARTASS
Obama is not a narcissist he might share a symptom but hes absolutely not trump who is the worst narcissist
@@mikesulyvahn7143 Obama perpetually bombed 7 countries.
You don't read his books, you study them. So true.
Eugene Lee truth!!!
Absolutely 🌎🎅🏿❄
Err how do you that? Isnt the same as reading :/?
I knew that when I was like 5 dumbass
Eugene Lee that’s true.
Did he actually said at 29:42 that Robert Greene read over 300 books to write Laws of Human Nature? That is the finest example of having pure determination to accomplish something of great value. Love Robert Greene's books.
I'm pretty sure he read over 500 books before he wrote "Mastery" as well.
@@yashar4046lmfaoo such a legend
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I wouldn't listen to that cr tin, if you end up as ug ly and fake as him. It's all over him, he's the to xic one.
Reminds me of the deep research done by the writers of ‘The Seven Habits of Highly Effective people “ & “Think & Grow Rich”
Robert Greene's books helped me survive the corporate world and helped me thrive. Now I've retired at 37 and currently reading Mastery so I can finally pursue my artistic passions. I found a mentor and I'm now his apprentice. 👍
i’ve never read his books. where do you recommend i get started
Me too. I stood up to a work bully
Cap
“If you met a person that said exactly what he felt, every time he felt it, you would hate that person, he wouldn’t have any friends”...he described me. He read me.
I think those people are either loved or hated. No In between. Your gonna scare most people away and be alone a lot but when someone loves you it would be more real.
The cost of honesty. Everybody loves comfortable lies but nobody loves the truth. Rather just live a lie than to better and improve themselves and do what's right. That's why so many things in this world fall apart.
That's also why I hate social games. I can't stand being fake in any kind of way. I would rather just tell you like it is or just say nothing at all.
Shit I would like to be your friend then I’d rather have honesty and being real then kissing ass
@@awesomeian50 My man, that is indeed to be a true friend in a world among so many fakes.
Same , i am too blunt and because i don't mind people telling me something negative i assume others don't mind. I'm lucky as i have a few friends from childhood who know what i am like. I would be fucked in todays world , people are far more sensitive now than 30 years ago. I can see people look at me surprised i said what i said. I can't help it. I feel people lie 10 times more now than when i was younger.
The efforts Patrick's been putting into growing this channel and giving out great content deserves all the respect in the world.
Absolutely golden!
I watched some of his old videos a year or two ago and it was hardcore badass shit.
But Ben Shapiro and Robert Greene? Full on Heavyweight 🙏🏼🙏🏼
@@badbadnotgoodgoodgodnotbad2930 yep 🥇
@@codythep true real badass!
Mohamad Dahduli 💯!!! Taken over the game!!
''people leave traces of who they are, you're just not picking up the signs'' ...
27:21
man i promise you that exactly when i looked at your comment he said it..
@@aliasalin2 wtff same
@@the_wolf_of_willingboro and i also live where vlad the impaler lived, and i am guessing that you too :))
If you have a friend that gossips about people behind their back you can guarantee they’ll be doing the same about you
Mr. Greene ,I've bought your books atleast 20 times over each book and gave them away to people just so i could have friends on my level, you have created a MONSTER !!! THANK YOU SIR....
No.
Robert Greene is the reason I started reading books regularly, thanks my dude
🤝🏽👍🏽
If this interview were 3 hours I'd watch the whole thing!
Marcus Bledsoe same love these interviews Patrick does... such powerful people
I wish it was 3 hours.
So true. I have seen another interview of Robert but I could not even finish it because the interviewer was just dragging the conversation. Patrick made it so interesting ! One hour was not enough lol.
@@HMMI9 Yeah, the hour went by very fast. I did not even anticipate watching the whole thing. Before I knew it, it was over and I'm sitting here like, "Damn, make the interview three hours so we can talk about the WHOLE book!"
Word
Robert Greene is like the big brother you never had! Get well soon, Robert!
Whats wrong with mr. Greene?
He suffered a stroke recently
Rob 888 Oh noo Mr Greene! Im a big fan of his literature, hope he recovers soon 🙏🏼
he is a creepy old man one heart beat away from death
@music gives life hope its true. maybe rob should try to find a new big brother??
"Nobody ever does anything once, people have patterns, when they do something bad, they probably have done it before and will do it again"
time: 27:30
so true and i always judge people according to this rule
If you watch people enough you will learn their pattern. One thing ,I taught my teen watch your teacher 👩🏻🏫 she has a teaching pattern .
The worst personality type a person can have is to be envious.
except we all have envy, even millionaires. some of the time you can redirect it or control it. but that's what he's saying, we all are envious
Absolutely. There's nothing more pathetic than a jealous person. This is also one of the reasons it's better to stay off of social media, which is nothing but a comparison platform. It fucks with your mind and makes you addicted. Your life and mental health will improve much better when you cut out all SM.
@@user-wu4fg7tc9y Some more than others. In any case, turn envy outwards to compete and improve yourself, not inwards.
@@True38 true, i agree. but we all have the same human nature.. it's like Greene is detached from himself to be able to see that about humans. as a thinker it's weird i find myself getting more and more empathetic but also retaining the thinking/logical side. anyway i'm trying to monetize my skills lol. what good are social skills without income? thanks for your reply
I’d say being cynical is worse
i would live to see a double interview with Jordan Peterson and Robert Greene together
I’d love to see it as well. But I have a feeling Jordan would run a train on Greene. Greene strikes me as a bit superficial with his ideas, even though I loved his book. I’m not sure how to articulate what I feel about it
luis jaramillo Jordan is a problem solver he always encourages to speak the truth and pick a side cause that’s how you win in the long run. Greene is all about strategizing, self control and masking during every little move and decision. That would be very interesting to watch
Nah
No ❤️
same
Damn right! I bought his book. Only read the first 50 pages out of the 600.
The damn 50 pages alone are worth the price I paid for the book.
If you haven't got the book yet, I don't know what you're waiting for, really.
What did you learn in those first 50 pages?
@@SammyCee23 I learned that everyone's a narcissist and to not take their self absortion personally. Rather, study people like any other natural phenomenon or being, like studying a plant. By keeping this in my mind I'm able to behave in a much more controlled, human manner when dealing with anti-social behavior.
Also, I learned to take a few days before acting, when the reason for doing so is solely emotional.
You end up not doing many things that you would otherwise regret by implementing this strategy of delaying action against someone else.
@@Skatinima Interesting.Thank you for replying and sharing what you've learned. Cheers.
@@Skatinima amazing! What else have you learned after reading more of the book?
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I heard people saying that they dont like Robert Greenes content and i completely understand that not everyone is going to connect with or like the same things... BUT, hes sooo practical and he understands the reality of the way we all think and act and interact with each other... Hes soooo fuckin observant and he articulates his views soo well... He understands that Pyschology is behind EVERYTHING AND EVERYONE... Cmon people get on board!
Robert Greene's library will be read for hundreds, if not thousands of years. Like The Prince, The Art of War or The King James Bible. The amount of insight, research and creativity that occurs to create these masterpieces is astonishing. Truly one of the greatest writers of our generation or ever. Everyone of his books should be read in high schools and colleges across the world.
I agree entirely. He’s the goat
Very true.
Don’t forget how to win friends and influence people by dale ehrndhart....errr...Carnegie. All great tools
you are a fool to compare his book to the bible
no comparison
Thankfully I discovered Pat, I’m 50 and restarting my second career!
That's great. Good luck
I'm 51 and I swear life is just beginning. Good for you. So many think life is over and they are done at like 35 because they are too O-d. I can't even say the word lol
Which career did you choose?
@@pinkyhotmessx69 yall got kids?? U done with them? do you not think old age will reach you? You wanna die running a carreer or talking and being the best possible father,
@@factsdontcare4feelings24 and you want to be a prematurely old nagging useless sack?
Or when your children stand on their own, and you got a life left living, live it to the fullest? Keep yourself sharp as ever, help your family with wisdom so you are a team and not forced to rely on each other just from sheer necessity.
This isn't the 18th century, you can have a prosperous life after 50 and a balanced family life as well
The Man the myth the legend
Well said
John Wick reference detected!
Robert Greene needs to become a better actor to convince me that he's not a pedophile.
Elon Musk :)
Patrick’s comment “I done read these books, I study them,” is exactly how I feel about Robert Greene’s 33 Strategies of War & 48 Laws of Power.
Every so often I refer to them to guide my strategic thinking &
action.
In 48 Laws he says “practice setting traps for people”. I was like “wtf is he joking?”. No, he wasn’t. And then he proceeded to force-feed me red pills for another 500 pages.
What are some of your preferred traps, and where does he mention this?
u don't have to read the book. nobody forced u anything
@@ramsey7558 right over your head there 😂
@@Avo7977 in the very beginning. Maybe in the introduction
*Practice luring people into traps.
Patrick may be the best interviewer out!
Joe Rogan is the GOAT but Patrick is not far behind.
Yes, he really is very, very good.
Sean evans is great also
So pleased to see that Robert is looking great after his health scare.
What had happened to him? 😮
@@markus9641 He had a stroke a few months ago. Amazing recovery.
@@aaronlim7324 oh wow.
@@aaronlim7324 Oh, I'm so sorry to hear this. :( Good to see Robert doing well!
You'll never know. He might die next month. Heart disease is a traitor. Only few manage to survive.
Robert Greene is a gem. He helped me get out of a toxic workplace & stand up to work bullying
It’s amazing mr Greene mentioned prof Peterson . I’d love to see a conversation between these two gentlemen
Thank you Patrick for this great content
He is the greatest writer alive 😍
I love Robert Greene
I love mushrooms!!!!
... and Robert Green.
that's what he wants you to do :P
Macio Luko
I love sardines and guacamole with almonds
My favorite interview.
Envy is the one sin that nobody enjoys. 🔥
Am massage therapist in Bangalore. I was trying to understand more about clients needs and sell more. Saw so many of his interviews.
In not one of them he looks at camera. His face and focus is all on the one who is talking to him.
So so impressed
You guys gotta check out the book, it's filled with timeless information and is a great read. Gonna listen to this on the way to work.
Daniel Najar can’t wait!!
where can I get audiobooks from
great book
@@freestyle0077sean czcams.com/video/YaCxdVddTo0/video.html
@@freestyle0077sean you can find a lot on youtube
I'm currently reading 48 Laws of Power and was just thinking this morning of finding a long form interview with Robert Greene. This channel never disappoints!
jz4461 so great!!! I’ve been reacting to the laws on my channel. Turning into a daily practice so powerful!!!
I have never seen anyone so well prepared for the interview as Patrick... awesome work there!
I absolutely love this interview. Just got his book and audible by mid way of the interview. I really need to build foresight like that and be able to articulate people's strength and weaknesses like that. His calm demeanor is everything, I can't wait to jump in and read
It’s amazing
Great Interview. Big respects to Robert Greene.
A modern Machiavelli, Observer of Human Nature, and Player of the Game
👊🏼
Listen those 2 guys and never lose a battle.
or a war ;)
Thats true af
I sure wish I could have got this info back in high school!
Pride always comes before the fall.
What if your opponent also listened to these two guys?
The enviers omg I’ve seen this happen in my family especially with the micro-expressions. I would test my family members when something good already happened because I noticed when I told them my plans they would sabotage what I was doing. This is how I figured out who I needed to communicate with and who I needed to stop communicating with. This is how I was able to really do better in life by separating from toxic people. Follow your dreams guys & go where you are celebrated even if you gotta start completely alone.
Wow. Blown away by this wisdom. Thank you for this interview Patrick! And, thank you Robert Greene for sharing your intellect.
my dream is to be interviewed by Patrick, as a major success in business and life. In a near future!
Thiago Zanetti I’ll second that
This is a great goal to have for yourself!....go get um 😐
You Can do it.
After I read mastery... I decided to dedicate my life to becoming an mastermind 🧠
James Jones well you can start with learning how to use a and an😂. Proper grammar is a good thing.
Damon
Yes.
Use “A“
in front of words beginning with a cONSONANT.
Use “an”
in front of words beginning with a VOWEL.
Agreed. But it's a very lonely road my friend.
@@schnioula Great masterminds often are
Start off by perfecting your syntax
What an amazing sit down with Uncle Pat and Uncle Robert. Thank you both for such a high quality masterpiece.
Robert deserve respect about really sensitive subject, he is amazing
Who else wishes Robert Greene was their uncle 💯💯🔥
i do
Would prefer husband but alas, sorry girls he’s taken 😐
I want him to be my friend.
Hell, I wish he's my father.
Father*
Elon clearly made Robert angry and that’s how we got this book 😏
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Nice profile pic (:
Elon musk with the $100B+ right now haha
@@bostoneventlighting794 Elon JUST passed Bill Gates as the 2nd richest person in America, so idk WTF Robert was talkin' about lolol
@@TheUltimateRage I guess he thought he might crash and burn.
Mr. Greene, your books have changed my life. Thank you for all that you do.
Robert Green is my FAVORITE Author. Thank you for interviewing him!!
One day in high school, I picked up the book Mastery and it absolutely fueled my love for the Greats.
Pat & Robert Greene, I'm thankful for your dedication to helping the rest of us 🌟
mastery is one of the best books of all time and one of the most important books currently imo
Victoriano Roque you should read all of his books
I love this. It's so crazy to me to see how big Valuetainment has got. Its humbling to see from the early stages. Only goes to show if you have quality people will eventually listen.
I literally stumbled onto this when I needed it most.
I'd said something to a client in a voice text; he'd given me one of his cd's to listen to, and being completely genuine in my praise of his music record I accidentally said something about myself to let him know that; having been a musician in the past I appreciate in particular how effortless his vocals sounded (he didn't know this about me because it was years ago & I'm his interior decorator now:)
It has haunted me for 24 hours that I may have sounded pretentious because he & his wife didn't respond to my text.
They are people that I'm dealing with on a daily basis to get their new home together for them & they constantly praise my design sense.
We have a very casual relationship (which I'm realizing may be a problem) so I think I lose sight too easily of the professional boundary.
I need to train myself to continue to allow clients to be their authentic selves, and me too, to a degree, but that maybe I should be the one who
is more measured in these relationships going forward.
What do you do for your clients exactly? I'm intrigued by your self awareness and self critique
@@jesserobinson6737 What a kind thing to say.
Source & choose furniture & art for their home that I feel reflects their lifestyle & personality without it being the chaotic part of their personality:))
Great, eye-opening, and encouraging interview. When I feel envy I try to transform it to inspiration. I prefer surrounding myself, if it’s only so “virtually” or by books and literature in certain times, with people who are/appears much more courageous, insightful, wise and talented than myself. See others as positive motivation and drive, and sometimes I can relate to potentials in me, or obstacles, to what I want to achieve. And the feelings of envy grows weaker; when I acknowledge it I can also let it pass and transform to something positive-inspiration. And then I can feel thankful and joy for the success of others. It is a kind of light feeling; light as in not heavy.
I am reading 48 Law's of power meanwhile of this brilliant author thank you Patrick sir and happy Diwali 💫😊
As music Producer / Entrepeneur I can recommend Robert Greene more than anyone else ! I feel like im at 7 million plays on Spotify mostly because of him..
Thastor lmao at that subtle flex. Congrats though
20:00 He's talking about Sean Rad, former CEO of tinder.
@@k_6946 Im a music producer i would flex 100x more if i had 7m streams on spotify not even gonna lie lol
You did it, once again Patrick. Wonderful interview and you’re so well read. I’d happily pay to access this content.
I was hated so much in my past that I started to obsessively speculate everything everyone, myself 24/7 and rationalize with all the changes I needed to make to become a better person & also find myself all over again. Letting go of the old me, & transforming myself through the rejection projected onto me by others. I was able to filter out truth from lies when it came to who I was as a person. I gave credit where it was due but I also learned to know on a deep level who I am and who I am not when it came to criticism.
I disagree with the "nothing you can do" part. It is never too late to change. I have been narcissistic much of my life, looking for approval from outside. I continue to learn to use my vulnerabilities for strength and growth.
Gabrielle Angel Lilly oh the absolute irony
Gabrielle Angel Lilly Even your smile is narcissistic. U better start the work there.
Then you weren't a clinical narcissist just the colloquial term. Narcissism is observable in the brain and induced by trauma.
Translation you are getting older- less attractive.
@@Petarosus Thanks! You are so lucky that is not happening to you. ;)
The love the way he is clear about topics like this, as most of the times, we can't learn these as we all mask, lie. Its only through art (books, painting, movies), we can gain self awareness faster
An absolutely brilliant conversation! Thank you both!
This interview was phenomenal from beginning to end. I have always been emphatic and it is alarming how much individuals don’t have this connection with people. The section about narcissism and moralism hit home on both ends. I am a high ticket closer and this interview along with the book helps increase my abilities to close sales.
What’s a high ticket closer? Sike that’s what you want me to ask.
😍😍
Yes, thanks for having him back on Valuetainment! Hopefully Robert is well recovered from his stroke.
35:34 that is the best part of the interview, totally lit my heart
Amazing and brilliant interview. Love reading Robert Greene books. Pat is an awesome interviewer!
Pat, you have been on a roll lately. Robert has been on a media tour lately, promoting the new book, but he has yet to be interviewed by a man of your energy and enthusiasm. Keep up the great work!
From The Westside With Love he is on top of the game!! 📖📖
If people make racist comments about you or talk about your ugly face, DON"T LISTEN TO THEM
I love Robert's work. It's so detailed and well-researched. I've gotten so much out of what I've read of his so far. Now I'm determined to read everything he's written.
Excellent and thought provoking conversation. Robert Green is a great scholar.
One of the best interviews I ever watch
Listening to this interview with Robert Greene gives me the same chills that I felt when I listen to Jordan Peterson's lectures on Personality and Maps of Meaning.
I'm really glad to see Robert doing well, his recovery has been astonishing! I hope he can break the cycle of exhausting himself at the end of every book, he really can't take another blow like that.
Just watching this 4 years later. Great conversation. Robert needs to be on the PBD Podcast.
One Of The Best Interviews With Robert Greene 🙌🏼
Love to see you both together again and to see Robert in great health again.
Stayed up till 2 in the morning to watch this interview. Thanks, Pat!
Brilliant! Thank you for this conversation. Taken to heart, it can be life changing.
One hell of an interview as always with Robert Greene!
Thank you for posting this interview with Robert Greene... I’ve read, reread, listened to and relistened to ... for his insights.
Good man - thoughts and prayers for his recovery.
🙏❤️
it's a great skill to step out of ones ego/ persona and view a situation from the other person's point of view.
The value in this video is priceless. Great interview!
Patrick is so authentic and amazing interviewer. Looking forward to another one with robert.
This was just brilliant, most worthy listening I had in weeks! Acceptance of circumstances as they are is the e best approach in life, most definitely I will buy the book asap...
Thanks Patrick! The time flew while listening
Robert’s book changed my life.
This book forever changed my life. Made me an all-together better conversationalist
This kind of information is so addictive..
I love mr Greene’s work!
This is a beautiful conversation. Led me to so many breakthroughs about myself and becoming so much more aware of thy self. Mastery has changed my life and inspired me to think about the world from a whole different perspective and I’m only 15 pages deep so far. This conversation shot me light years ahead. Thank you!
Patrick I absolutely love your show , we appreciate the effort you put into your content and keep killing it, I hope one day I'm lucky enough to meet you in person, it would be a real treat and an amazing moment....coming soon god willing! P.S your family and kids ought to be proud of the kind of guy you are god bless you and the family... ciao from New York city!
I agree. Envy is there. Negating it out of fear is safe. Embracing it through competition? Genius!
You just know this is going to be quality
Pontyteam 2006 RIGHT
I love 48 laws of power
16:31 "There's no worst feeling in life, than the fact that You can have no influence over the people around You.
We all the ability to persuade people.
What an interview! Thank you!
A great interview requires both a fascinating, articulate subject and a fully-engaged interviewer who asks all the right questions. This was a truly great interview.
Yay! You are everywhere I turn, Mr. Greene. I appreciate the work you are both doing. Thank you to you and to everyone here who is committed to making a great future by being great.
This interview tells me more about Robert Greene than on his moral high ground position of having the capacity to box people into groups. A highly beneficial material for people who love to control the world around them, my greatest challenge.
Thanks for this video path! I keep listening and listening as a podcast and I can't get enough of it.
It's a great book. On numerous occasions I realised "Oh that is me exactly". It certainly increased me self awareness. However, after finishing I feel like I need to re-read it to truly absorb everything it says. I need to make notes!
It's nice to see Pate review all of his work , break it down, and invite us for the process. This is one of "There" Best interviews because they bring so much knowledge in a room. This is a blessing of work, knowledge, and experience because it's a piece of the culture that will influence so many people in the future. As always Thank you , going from Read a book a day coming hear when you had 30,000 Subs now a million. This is absolute Gold. Can you break down the interview lol 😂 no need I'm already on it Professor Pat 👏🏾
this has to be your best interview yet!!! love it
I could hear this man talk all day omg ❤ great interview Pat. One of the great ones here.
Just bought the book. Thank you Robert Greene for the amazing collection. Pat.. Thanks man!
Mr.Green is such a blessing
no matter how many times i watch this, still feels like watching first time.
Such a great interview, and much appreciated!