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27 Feb 2025 · 2 h 43 min

Books from Robert Greene

“The Manipulation Expert: Most People Don't Realise They're Narcissists! You're Setting Your Child Up For Misery!”

10 books mentioned

  1. Cover of The 48 Laws of Power
    Guest's book

    The 48 Laws of Power

    by Robert Greene

    Steven Bartlett · ~00:00:24 · on 4 episodes

    Buy on Amazon
  2. Cover of The Art of Seduction
    Guest's book

    The Art of Seduction

    by Robert Greene

    Steven Bartlett · ~00:00:24 · on 3 episodes

    Buy on Amazon
  3. Cover of The 33 Strategies of War
    Guest's book

    The 33 Strategies of War

    by Robert Greene

    Steven Bartlett · ~00:00:24 · on 2 episodes

    Buy on Amazon
  4. Cover of Mastery
    Guest's book

    Mastery

    by Robert Greene

    Robert Greene · ~00:02:33 · on 3 episodes

    Buy on Amazon
  5. Cover of The Laws of Human Nature
    Guest's book

    The Laws of Human Nature

    by Robert Greene

    Robert Greene · ~00:36:12 · on 3 episodes

    Buy on Amazon
  6. Cover of The 50Th Law
    Guest's book

    The 50Th Law

    by Robert Greene

    Robert Greene · ~00:42:18 · on 3 episodes

    Buy on Amazon
  7. Cover of The Daily Laws
    Guest's book

    The Daily Laws

    by Robert Greene

    Episode description

    Buy on Amazon
  8. Cover of The Courage to Be Disliked
    Recommended

    The Courage to Be Disliked

    by Ichiro Kishimi & Fumitake Koga

    Steven Bartlett · ~00:17:11 · on 7 episodes

    Buy on Amazon
  9. Cover of Frames of Mind
    Recommended

    Frames of Mind

    by Howard Gardner

    Steven Bartlett · ~00:43:13 · on 2 episodes

    Buy on Amazon
  10. Cover of Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me)

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The conversation

Robert Greene, author of 'The 48 Laws of Power', discusses human psychology, manipulation, and the path to mastery. The episode covers narcissism, the hidden costs of pornography, and strategies for emotional control and finding purpose.

Talking points

  • Finding life purpose through skills
  • Mastery through focus and failure
  • Channeling envy productively
  • Dangers of pornography and social media
  • Emotional self-control and power dynamics
  • Narcissism and manipulation awareness
  • Expanding consciousness with 'The Sublime'
  • Boldness in dealing with power