YAPClassic: Robert Greene on Decoding the Laws of Human Nature

Young and Profiting with Hala Taha (Entrepreneurship, Sales, Marketing)

YAP Media Network

Education, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Business, Self-improvement

4.8 • 1.3K Ratings

🗓️ 13 April 2022

⏱️ 48 minutes

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Summary

If we want to improve ourselves and build strong relationships with others, we have to start at the root of everything: human nature. Best-selling author and expert in human nature, Robert Greene believes that by understanding the drives and motivations of ourselves and those around us, we can improve ourselves and thrive. In this episode, Hala and Robert talk about the Laws of Human Nature, including The Law of Rationality, The Law of Grandiosity, The Law of Narcissism, and more. They also yap about how humans are irrational beings, how to detach from the control of emotions, how to determine someone’s character, how to harness the “shadow self” for good, and so much more. Topics Include: - Why Robert wrote “The Laws of Human Nature” - The Law of Rationality - Is it possible to become fully rational? - The Law of Narcissism - Who is a narcissist? - What is our “shadow self” - How to harness our “shadow self” for good - How do we determine someone’s character? - Strong vs weak character - The Law of Grandiosity - How success can be dangerous - The Law of Death Denial - Samurai warrior medication technique related to death - And other topics… Robert Greene is the author of the New York Times bestsellers The 48 Laws of Power, The Art of Seduction, The 33 Strategies of War, The 50th Law, Mastery, and The Laws of Human Nature. Robert has been featured in The New York Times, USA Today, CNN, The New Yorker, Newsweek, The Los Angeles Times, and Forbes, among others. He has also appeared on The Today Show, CNBC, ABC, and more. Robert attended U.C. Berkeley and the University of Wisconsin at Madison, where he received a degree in classical studies. He currently lives in Los Angeles. Sponsored By: HelloFresh - Go to HelloFresh.com/yap16 and use code yap16 for up to 16 free meals and 3 free gifts Grin.co - Find out how GRIN can help you grow your brand. Watch the demo at GRIN.co WRKOUT - Visit wrkout.com/yap to book a FREE Session with a world-class trainer and get 30% off your first TWO MONTHS with code YAP 99designs by Vista - Head to 99designs.com/YAP to learn more and get $30 off your first design contest! Constant Contact - To start your free digital marketing trial today, visit constantcontact.com Riverside.fm - Visit riverside.fm and use my code YAP to get 60 minutes free recording and 15% off a membership plan. Resources Mentioned: YAP Episode #43: Decoding the Laws of Human Nature with Robert Greene [Part 1]: https://soundcloud.com/youngandprofiting/robert-greene-p1v1?in=king-robinson-470572546/sets/power YAP Episode #44: Decoding the Laws of Human Nature with Robert Greene [Part 2]: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/44-decoding-the-laws-of-human-nature-with-robert-greene-part-2/ Robert’s Books: https://powerseductionandwar.com/books/ Robert’s Website: https://powerseductionandwar.com/ Robert’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-48-Laws-of-Power-by-Robert-Greene-139177212820049/ Robert’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobertGreene Robert’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertgreeneofficial/ Connect with Young and Profiting: YAP’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting/ Hala’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Hala’s Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/yapwithhala/ Hala’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/yapwithhala Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/@halataha Website: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/ Join Hala’s SlickText Community: https://youngandprofiting.co/TextHala or text “YAP” to 28046 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	You're listening to YAP, Young and Profiting Podcast, a place where you can listen, learn,
0:07.9	and profit.
0:08.9	Welcome to the show.
0:10.4	I'm your host, Halla Taha, and on Young and Profiting Podcast, we investigate a new
0:15.3	topic each week and interview some of the brightest minds in the world.
0:19.8	My goal is to turn their wisdom into actionable advice that you can use in your everyday life,
0:25.9	no matter your age, profession, or industry.
0:29.0	There's no fluff on this podcast, and that's on purpose.
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0:44.2	self-made billionaires, CEOs, and bestselling authors.
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0:59.5	you'll love it here at Young and Profiting Podcast.
1:03.7	Welcome back, Young and Profitors.
1:05.7	I'm your host, Halla Taha, and today I'm excited to bring you a YAP classic.
1:10.9	Today's episode is a combined episode of the two-part series with bestselling author and
1:15.4	expert in human nature, Robert Green.
1:18.0	I interviewed Robert back on episode number 43 and 44 in October of 2019.
1:24.2	Robert has written six international bestsellers, including the 48 laws of power, the 50th law,
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