6 Laws Of Power To Get Anything You Want In Life | Robert Greene - PT 1

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🗓️ 4 July 2024

⏱️ 117 minutes

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Welcome to **Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu**. In today's compelling episode, we're joined by the renowned author and thinker, Robert Greene. We'll dive deep into personal development, the power of understanding oneself, and navigating the complex landscape of change and growth. Robert brings his expert insight into the emotional barriers like fear, impatience, and ego that hinder our progress, while Tom discusses the modern-day challenges that add to these struggles. We'll also explore the evolving perception of masculinity in culture today, social media's role as an engine of envy, and the critical skill of self-soothing in the face of criticism. Robert and Tom shed light on the timeless debate over fate versus self-improvement and the importance of following one's true passion despite life's adversities. From the influence of gender norms to mastering seduction through emotional presence, this episode is packed with wisdom and practical advice for living a fulfilled and purposeful life. So tune in as we break down these transformative ideas and inspire you to embrace change and personal growth with resilience and optimism SHOW NOTES 00:00 Unhappy neuroscientist finds purpose in podcasting. 17:59 Find energizing challenges to avoid feeling stale. 35:04 Persistence and self-awareness are key for success. 59:53 Protect yourself online with Aura cybersecurity service. 01:07:23 Gender, history, and seduction affect energy today. 01:25:07 Reacting to wife's triggering words with anger. 01:39:32 Be aware, present ideas, act usefully, know thyself. 01:49:34 Power is about having more options in life. 02:16:04 Choose resistance or surrender, make a choice. 02:22:01 Channel energy into solving real world problems. 02:48:22 Self-absorption is crux of many issues. 02:53:15 Repeated thoughts shape actions; beware of obsession. 03:07:19 Fulfillment, craftsmanship, parenting, mastery as intelligence, satisfaction. 03:28:10 Focus on the moment, listen and engage. SPONSORS: Head to https://netsuite.com/THEORY for Netsuite’s one-of-a-kind flexible financing program for a few more weeks! Get 5 free AG1 Travel Packs and a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D with your first purchase at https://drinkag1.com/impact. Secure your digital life with proactive protection for your assets, identity, family, and tech – Go to https://aura.com/IMPACT to start your free two-week trial. Take control of your gut health by going to https://tryviome.com/impact and use code IMPACT to get 20% off your first 3 months and free shipping. ***Are You Ready for EXTRA Impact?*** If you’re ready to find true fulfillment, strengthen your focus, and ignite your true potential, the Impact Theory subscription was created just for you. *New episodes delivered ad-free, EXCLUSIVE access to hundreds of archived Impact Theory episodes, Tom AMAs, and so much more!* This is not for the faint of heart. This is for those who dare to learn obsessively, every day, day after day. *****Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PCvJaz***** Subscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Today's episode of impact theory is sponsored by Range Rover Sport.
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0:29.8	If you want to understand how the world really works, there is a handful of elements that you need to master.
0:35.6	Money, relationships, career, for instance, those three are very important and all of them are predicated on human psychology, yes even money.
0:44.9	That's why joining me today is the brilliant mind behind the 48 laws of power,
0:50.1	a master class on the impulses that govern the human psyche.
0:54.0	Now a lot of people get weird about Robert because he's not afraid to look at the darker elements of the human mind,
1:00.0	but I think understanding the dark side is critical.
1:03.5	So enjoy, part one with Robert Green.
1:08.1	Netflix has become shorthand for, you know,
1:12.1	just sort of a meme life of a guy sitting in a dark room smoking
1:15.3	weed red eyes not going to bed almost sort of staying up out of spite to like you
1:21.0	know fuck you to my boss who I guess controls my day and so by me
1:24.7	staying up late I'm controlling my time but I have a feeling that what's
1:31.6	going on is people aren't in control of their emotions so they're not
1:35.6	framing this hard time that they are legitimately going through. They're not framing it in a way that
1:40.6	will allow them to act productively.
1:42.8	So they then feel a way they don't want to feel.
1:45.5	They don't see an outlet through behavior to fix it.
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