Episode 410: Robert Greene: Are Great Observers Born or Made? The Nature vs Nurture of Empathy

Habits and Hustle

Jen Cohen and Habit Nest

Education, Health & Fitness, Business, Self-improvement, Entrepreneurship

4.4 • 763 Ratings

🗓️ 27 December 2024

⏱️ 10 minutes

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Listen to the full episode here: https://youtu.be/VKvDPETfoIM?si=jiFLE73nwYdcNQb3 Have you ever wondered if the ability to empathize and keenly observe others is something you're born with or a skill you can develop? In this Habits and Hustle bonus episode, I talk with acclaimed author Robert Greene as he shares his insights on this very question. We discuss understanding one's own behavior and decisions, the unconscious influences on decision-making, and why it’s important to recognize patterns in personal relationships. We also discuss whether empathy and observational skills can be learned and improved with practice. Robert Greene is an American author known for his books on strategy, power, and seduction. He is the man behind the international bestsellers: The 48 Laws of Power, The Art of Seduction, The 33 Strategies of War, The 50th Law (with rapper 50 Cent), Mastery, and The Laws of Human Nature. What we discuss: Are empathy and observational skills innate or learned? Understanding one's own behavior and decisions Unconscious influences on decision-making Recognizing patterns in personal relationships Motivation to improve oneself through self-reflection and admitting flaws Empathy and observational skills can be learned and improved with practice The benefits of observing others And more… Thank you to our sponsors: Therasage: Head over to therasage.com and use code Be Bold for 15% off TruNiagen: Head over to truniagen.com and use code HUSTLE20 to get $20 off any purchase over $100. Magic Mind: Head over to www.magicmind.com/jen and use code Jen at checkout. BiOptimizers: Want to try Magnesium Breakthrough? Go to https://bioptimizers.com/jennifercohenand use promo code JC10 at checkout to save 10% off your purchase. Timeline Nutrition: Get 10% off your first order at timeline.com/cohen Air Doctor: Go to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code HUSTLE for up to $300 off and a 3-year warranty on air purifiers. Find more from Jen: Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/ Instagram: @therealjencohen Books: https://www.jennifercohen.com/books Speaking: https://www.jennifercohen.com/speaking-engagements Find more about Robert Greene: Website: https://powerseductionandwar.com/

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0:00.0	Hi guys, it's Tony Robbins. You're listening to Habits and Hustle. Crush it.
0:07.8	Hey, friends, you're listening to Fitness Friday on the Habits and Hustle podcast, where myself and my friends share quick and very actionable advice for you becoming your healthiest self. So stay tuned and let me know how you
0:23.3	leveled up.
0:30.8	Do you think that there are people who are just maybe, you said you were always really good
0:36.4	at giving advice, there are people that are more
0:38.6	innately, just more tuned in and keyed into to that type of thing. Like, I mean, there are
0:44.8	people who are good to talk to because they're much more self-aware and they're much more
0:49.5	empathetic. And so there is, there. Like you naturally obviously were that one of those
0:56.6	people that it kind of, you came by it honestly, so to speak, right? Well, it's a good question of,
1:02.8	is it nature or nurture? So is it something that is your brain wired that way? There's probably
1:09.8	an element to it. So, for instance,
1:12.3	it's a known fact through studies, excuse me, that women are more naturally empathetic than
1:19.2	men. Is there something about the way the way women's brains are wired, or is it from the fact
1:24.6	that women are socialized to be more attentive to the needs of other
1:28.7	people? How do you answer that question? I think probably from my upbringing, from the
1:34.6	relationship to my parents, where I wasn't neglected, but I'm sort of left alone. And so my way of
1:41.1	surviving in this world was to observe people. You know, that was the only way I could feel secure was to understand what, so that I wouldn't get hurt.
1:50.0	I wouldn't, my parents weren't abusive at all. They were very kind.
1:53.0	But, you know, I wasn't getting the attention that I thought I needed.
1:56.0	So I had to turn myself into a very keen observer.
2:00.0	And my sister is like that as well.
2:02.6	So there's something in, I think, the way we were raised that turned us this way.
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