Working at a dog grooming salon taught me a lot about power hierarchy. When the alpha is anxious, the entire pack is anxious. Being in a rock band taught me about the pecking order and how people will unconsciously scheme to undermine your success when you outshine them.

Love you big man

@nikulpatel2772

Жыл бұрын

I was literally going to write the same thing. That's all I could think of. Just pure love for this man.

This is SO spot on. I've been witnessing this since childhood. It's why as a musician I opt to be alone 99% of the time

@benbarrera3851

Жыл бұрын

Totally get it, it can overwhelming to play live i usually need a day or so after each concert

@FromTheHipp

Жыл бұрын

as a musician and somebody that has been in the actual music industry for years, i can say with absolute certainty that everybody is the exact same way.

@maverickg1740

Жыл бұрын

Me too.

@kulturfreund6631

Жыл бұрын

Some people are quite lousy/careless in their actual work but brilliant at playing social chess.

@vinny2459

Жыл бұрын

What you're describing is not a strategy it's weakness I'm sorry

I volunteered as a tax aide. I have finished reading the 48 Laws of Power. A woman walked into our office using a walker plus she had an oxygen tank. I prepared her return. I noticed how long it took for her to sit down. I walked over to my boss (volunteer) to see if he could review and complete her return since her mobility was limited. He asked me in a loud voice, “Are her legs broken?”. I said, “No”. He said, “Tell her to come to my desk”. She overheard our conversation. She gathered her walker and oxygen tank and walked over to his desk. He completed her return. She walked out of his office but stopped by my desk to thank me. That angered my boss since she did not thank him. Power games happen even in volunteer situations not just work situations.

@lolawants2008

Жыл бұрын

Some people work with or “help” those in need specifically to feel superior to both them & the world at large

@timcolaba

Жыл бұрын

@@lolawants2008 I agree with you. I had just finished reading the 48 Laws of Power when this incident happened. I assumed that the games that Robert Greene talked about happens in a work environment or politics but not in volunteer organizations. Also, both my boss and the woman are of the same race while I am not. That also angered him that she came to thank me and not him.

@lolawants2008

Жыл бұрын

@@timcolaba church, school, book club, gym, mom’s groups, yada yada. So sad. It’s so gross a man like that in that position. That woman should not have had to lower her dignity to work with him to get the help she needed. There is a great Ted talk I think about “givers, takers, & matchers” - I think it has correlate ideas that dovetail interestingly, either way it’s pretty mind blowing to help explain a lot of dynamics for me in my life (definitely a giver, often to my detriment). I’ll try to find the link but those keywords should prob work to find it. Fascinating & also depressing. Edit- okay yeah it’s a Guy named Adam Grant- there are a couple Ted talks, a google talk & some other by him. I forget what he’s done but I think he’s one of those with an “impressive” résumé. Worthwhile subject for a dive

@timcolaba

Жыл бұрын

@@lolawants2008 Thank you. I will check Adam Grant out. I have run into power hungry jerks but I was naive to think that volunteers would set aside their ego. I was wrong.

@12Gauge223

Жыл бұрын

They happen a lot among "friends" and among acquaintances too. Ever have someone start making you the butt of their "jokes?"

Any man who tries to be good all the time is bound to come to ruin amongst the great number who are not good. Hence a prince who wants to keep his authority must learn how not to be good and use that knowledge or refrain from using it as necessity demands. -Niccolo Machiavelli

Everything in life is about power. Relationships, work, parenting. Play the game or lose

@greatestever7623

Жыл бұрын

Right its like get rich or die trying

@user-lp9ou1hf4e

6 ай бұрын

not in my world. a PREREQUISITE , team players only. If you do not care about me i will not work with you. Plain and simple.

@cashmoneymckay6619

6 ай бұрын

In my world its all about power, relationships, business, parenting. After reading this book it made me realise how foolish and 10 steps behind i was, the disadvantages and advantages, disadvantages where i could have had avoided, and advantages where i could have executed, the people that used to be in my life that were taking advantage of me, knew that i was picking up their patterns and started countering their attacks or tricks, they looked at me as a threat and knew i was no longer manipulated and can’t be controlled they just left, some became my enemies and some just simply left no words no hate no grudges just left, this book taught me everything that i should be aware of while playing the game,

@Macoinebak

2 ай бұрын

Calm down

Noted! 👌"An iron fist inside a velvet glove" - Soft Power.

I've never been that type of person myself, but have always been aware of it. I learnt over the years being someone who is straight up front and not playing the game that it is easy to identify a good leader from a bad one. The good leader tends to embrace the straight up honesty and the bad leader has no tolerance for it at all.

Everyone wants power. Whether directly or indirectly.

As a human being I’m grateful for your existence, the fact that you do what you do.

@mrmalio

Жыл бұрын

exactly people hate him because he exposes their power plays

@Bitsurf24

Жыл бұрын

Same here. We are all blessed to know Robert. I am so grateful to you Robert for all your wisdom and knowledge that you share with us

@JohnKickboxing

Жыл бұрын

Hey . . . anyone here knows what kind of power Greene has attained so far, and how much he's gained?

@ceotension4525

Жыл бұрын

@@JohnKickboxing bruh. $10mil. Fame.

@JohnKickboxing

Жыл бұрын

@@ceotension4525 Only 2 kinds of power gained? ... Is it worth to gain, considering making this book makes him look shady? ... I think he has lost the opportunity to become more powerful than that, it might be becoming a billionaire like Jeff Bezos or a powerful politician, if he kept it a secret. I hope he will find some reversal for this problem.

Really relieved of being retired from the practice of criminal law. 40 years went by real fast because I read Catch 22 when I was discharged from the Airforce and started university back in 1971. If you find the battle interesting and entertaining, you got to be crazy! I was never famous, but yes very successful.

Your book 48 laws of power helped me to understand that I was brainwashed by the propaganda, it destroyed all of my beliefs that I had before. In that destruction I was freed and my eyes were opened. So I thank you for your work, your books have truly been life changing and practically useful to navigate the current world.

It's one thing to see this happening and avoid it as much as possible. It's another level to actively engage in it. Thanks for the video!

I really would love to hear more about PASSIVE AGGRESSIVE types in the workplace. There are SO many of them!

@greatestever7623

Жыл бұрын

These clowns are everywhere even in your family

@Soshi701

Жыл бұрын

@@greatestever7623 Speak for your own family.

@raymondbrooks4504

Жыл бұрын

What Family Don’t Have Power Trips ?

Man, I've said this before. I wish this book had been published back in the late '70s or early'80s, when I was a young adult. None of the 48 Laws was taught anywhere. Instead, you had to learn the lessons, but doing so always left you in a state of confusion and cognitive dissonance, because the laws contradicted what was taught and generally accepted: "honesty is the best policy," "just be yourself in all situations," "strive to be a high achiever and don't care what anyone else thinks," "show off your talent with pride" "good things come to those who work hard" and on and on. This book has everything that I needed to learn but was not taught. Better late than never.

Thank you for this talk Robert. This happens in families, especially blended families. So much of what happens today is just the same as thousands of years ago, the only difference is the outfits and faces we wear. Gale🙏

@ReachingHigher001

Жыл бұрын

❤

Feeling lucky that I'm watching you after having read all your books long years ago. I wish you health.

Robert Greene to me is a modern day prometheus. Thank you Robert!

Most may be playing the same game, of sucking up to the king or queen boss, but not all. Female bosses disliked me, and I was able to avoid them 95% of the time. They Really do get into the illusion that only they mattered. Male bosses had no problem w/ me at all.

@Magihyun

Жыл бұрын

You were probably very good looking then. Women hate other good looking women and men just play the game so they can potentially win the sexual intercourse.

@adsffdaaf4170

Жыл бұрын

There is always a king higher than the king of the court you may sit in here on earth

Found the 48 laws a few years back and it changed my life.. still here I love Rob’s content 🧠

I've just brought 3 of your books to start. Human Nature, Laws of Power and Seduction. My entire being felt lifted just taking them out of the Waterstones paper bag and setting them down bedside. Can't wait to start reading tonight

@nietzschesmuse

Жыл бұрын

Seduction is the best! I would love to read Human Nature.

I've seen this often and while I appreciate when I'm able to make my boss happy, I've always tried to focus on being forthright and correct. That has served me far better as an engineer than sucking up ever could have

I always noticed this. People of today are no different than people from thousands of years ago. Human nature. Such a great point.

yo! listen to this man. his work has changed my life! i have never been more free and happy. i am 53 now and my life 10 years ago was a pathetic shithole. the philosophy put down in seduction, the 48 and the 50th opened my brain to ways of going about things that have made my life a bird song. big up, robert greene! every time!

@RobertGreeneOfficial

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for reading my books. Glad you turned your life around.

@hantor4

Жыл бұрын

@@RobertGreeneOfficial @Robert Greene mr Robert .am an Egyptian i came to america when i was 22 i did work so hard as a waiter and i was the best at it .because i love people and love to act & interact with their emotinal bank account .i fall in love with a women 20 years older than me we did get married i opend the best coffee shop in ct. I was so compassionate and egar to strive thing went will at first .then my whole 🌎 world collapse .i felt like i did stuck in the mud i keep pushing my wheels but no traction ...i hold for a while i went thru depression then manic then bipolar .one day my the sun never shin and went to over pass bridge and i jumped 50 feet on the busiest high way in America i_ 95 .when my body hit the ground i felt like a big building fall over my chest and and i saw long tunnel with two light florescent lamps expended to the infinity .then i blackouts .few days i wake up in the hospital .with broken spin and quadriplegic .i went under over 17 surgery i did stay at the hospital for almost 2 years .hey belive it or not those hosptail yers was the best in my life beside the pain and suffer .because i did saw and learn more about life then my past 38 years ....this rest at the hospital was like a puss botton .to hold and think clear .i did gain so much knowledge and wisdom you can not imagine .i did walk out of the hosptail but i lost everything .i mean 💰 money ,home ,wife, my dog , my clothes my 🚗 car my 📚 books .my coffee shop .but hey guss what ? I gain my ( mind clarity & wisdom) i went back to Alexandria Egypt .i keep it every thought in my notebook now i have great material to be a great book .but i don't know where to starts and everyone says .i have i great story to tell .and am so great at talking .because every word i say it i must live it and feel it and ✔ check out with supported facts .how i wish to speak to you oh ( your words about how you kept that 👕 shirt from the accident .clicked with me i had the same experience too .

@wraithstrongopark

Жыл бұрын

@@RobertGreeneOfficial you're more than welcome. i'm sure you know how much your work has done for people and i am certain that it will inspire people as long as there is literacy(fingers crossed).

Thank you, Robert. I read your book (48 Laws of Power) 10 years ago and I imbibed the lessons, thus, protecting me (practically looks like forever) from bullies. I didn't know back then that having traumatic brain injury will make you prone to bullying in a school set-up and in a working environment.

And then there are the loners, repelled by the King and Queen......we just go do our own thing🦋

@miketython1550

Жыл бұрын

True … inner power is our power

I’ll continue to read the books you recommended, Mr. Robert Greene. Thanks for your wisdom!

Thank you Robert for coming up such amazing content im feeling so lucky that I found your channel

@RobertGreeneOfficial

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy it!

I had the most fun reading your book when I was 18 (48 laws of power) in 2009. Then I went to law school and the History kept going, but "the game" became very clearly thanks to your book... My best regards from Chile MR. ROBERT and Thanks!!!!

Most of your statements ring in my mind daily

Such a wise and honest man helping us all seeing the 'real' world of real humans

Gosh.. I love power. It's the only thing that will certainly make people respect you

Your works have been a great help in my quest for self improvement. I am honored to have read all your books. I still re-read them especially with The Daily Laws providing guidance. Can't wait for your work with the Sublime. Thanks for everything that you do.

I love how casually profane this guy is 😂. My friggin HERO. And always good info 💯. Thank you 🙏

The most empowering move I made during the pandemic was to go freelance. I quit a job with an agency after 13 years of service. Games were the inevitable bottleneck. Now I can pick and choose projects a heck of a lot better ~~> Good stuff, man.

You are the best teacher I've ever had, Mr. Greene! Thank you! 🥰🙏🏼

Thank you Robert Greene!! I have learnt so much from you in the past years and you have totally changed my life and perspective. Thank you !!!!

Thank you Robert. I have been reading your words since my childhood

i am so glad i found this channel.

Thanks for sharing this. 😊 See this at work all the time The games etc Glad I can sit back now that I understand this. Thanks to you ! 48 Laws of Power

I really respect you. I always listened to your interviews etc. 🥺💗

Currently reading the 48 laws. So far one of my favourite books ever.

Your books have saved my hide so many times. Thank You Robert Your a living legend!

Your calmness and way of conveying the message in your voice is wonderful.

Mr.G. These videos help as I navigate through the books. I’m a slow reader, though careful. I can actually now hear you as I read your book. Makes a difference for me.

Always dropping gems

I don't do exactly as you say, but most of it. I adapt it to me and my reality... It has changed my life. It's taking me exactly where I always wanted to be... I have no words to expresse my gratitude.

What an amazing storytelling you have Robert, and all topics that you are analyzing and describing are to the point! A real master!

Thank you for making a big difference in my Life!! Love you in every teaching ❤

Robert Greene is one of the few "influencers" I care to listen to, Because he's one of the few that doesn't sugar coat society with lots of BS. He actually tells actionable truths about it.

I read the "48 laws of power" book and "the laws of human nature" it took me like a year and half to finish those books but i did it and i don't regret it, there's a lot of wisdom in those words and it's helping me in my job. Thank you for all your work. ¡Greetings from México!

Great message. I will pay closer attention to the dynamics of groups I am involved in going forward. Also, I believe there is a deeper message in this video. Something relating to the current environment. Thank you for sharing your wisdom !

your reasoning is so much better and understanding

Thank you for your knowledge, literaly your books change my life, and your videos help me for learn english. Best reggards Mr Greene.

Thank You Mr. Green! Good info/video as always.

But Robert ,You are a real observer. You always nail everything without being biased. Since i started reading your books i have changed. I can now socialise well with people. Im no longer anxious. I move with confidence.Without Disdain and arrogance. Great love sir. May you continue producing more videos.

I just bought the 48 Laws of power yesrerday and i'm so amazed by this topic, and so excited to continue learning about it, thank you forever

You should write a book on masculinity and femininity

Just bought your book “The laws of Human Nature” This book is life changing. It all makes sense now. Thank you sir!

its always great to watch you speak I've heard you talk about it so many times but every time it just has a different resonance, the core of the human beings is still the same, only just been repackaged.

Thanks for sharing your experience.

Some people are just lousy/careless in their work, but brilliant at playing social chess.

@Dzkhadouj

Жыл бұрын

Yep! Those types get ahead the most

WOW THIS IS SO TRUE THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS.

May this man never feel fear. The people's greatest living general.

Much love Robert for noticing and reporting these facts of human nature. It has helped me immensely.

for someone who does intensive research and studies of the past DNA shows how much he cares about human nature, the objective is to protect yourself not to be bullied as someone who seems to be "weak" in any form of partnership and relationship. Being calm, composed and not retaliated isn't "weak" that's the awareness of self control which is the core of inner strength and power.

Somehow I stumbled upon your channel and Sir, you have inspired me to persevere 🙏

Lord this man's analysis stands against all of my ideals. Embracing our biology with how we evolve forward defeats the purpose of our cerebrum.

It's so true 👍...I've seen this constantly

Like the clean cut much love Robert 💇🏻‍♂️

Excellent work here Sir

I'll continue to reread your book People underestimate the art of seduction

Thanks for the information

Thank you very much

Very interesting topic, love the fist metaphor!

I think you re great!!! Thank you .

Thank you,

Outstanding

Thank you. I appreciate you. I appreciate your work. It has taken a broken being to one that stands in her power and authority.

@0ptimal

Жыл бұрын

🖤

Crazy thing is my mother played all these games with me as a child . She had this book from when I was very young, never understood her logic back then but until I picked up the book about a year ago, things started clicking . Very interesting.

Thank you

Maestro greene es un excelente trabajo el que realiza, e disfrutado leer todas sus obras, en especial las leyes de la naturaleza humana, bendiciones para usted.

just went through that overtly within five "foreigners" and one "rich" japanese guy in tokyo. AS you described, Thank you Robert.Greene

Thank you Robert for reinforcing that Power overrules democratic norms especially your allusion to modern companies that profess value systems etc. I found this out the hard way in corporate life. I should've read the situation from the prism of power rather than the prism of values. Allegiances can shift in a minute and insiders can become outsiders overnight. Survival (often of the ego) dictates what happens

So very true I have the book and it is spot on

😮 I actually never actually stopped to think of it like that

Wise Robert Greene! Love how you cut through the bullshit and tell it like it is! 🙌

So true ❤

I Always wait for his video.

@learnmore2081

Жыл бұрын

@p¡nned by Robert Greene ❤️

The U. S. Constitution stated very clearly about the power.

This is how I've felt lately, like We're just stuck in some sort of recurring loop.

Thank you for not having that person in the background making noise, like in a video a few days ago.

At my job, I have no power, as a low level employee. Still, as Robert Greene has said, you have to understand that people are touchy feely beings, that have these extra senses going on. I see this, in real time. Amongst my most closely-seated peers, you let me start coming in 10 minutes early or leave 10 minutes late, it’s almost like my peers don’t know whether to sit, stand or leave. I hear at least one of them slowly packing, some keys jiggling, then it’s like they’re sitting and waiting for me to budge. Like they’re worried they missed a memo on when they can come and go. I’m not a manipulator, by nature. Still, I notice these things. I don’t derive much power from it. I just notice that that’s simply how people navigate.

@GabrielXDrums

Жыл бұрын

They copy, it’s like driving in traffic and then you make a move that you feel you should make and then the rest follow suit.

@privateprivate8366

Жыл бұрын

@@GabrielXDrums yeah, I saw it years ago, too. I worked for an office supply store. No one was happy there. Then, I quit, because I was hired at Apple Retail. That office supply store started losing the few people they had. Just takes one person to make a move. I guess what feels weird about it is that it feels like a game of Follow the Leader, except you don’t even have to be a leader.

@GabrielXDrums

Жыл бұрын

@@privateprivate8366 they’re all clones, it happens especially when I tend to hit on women, usually I go for the prettiest ones and me being a decently looking guy, they respond nicely usually and then other guys around I notice them turn their gaze and think that’s a green light to ALSO try to make a move or swoop in, it doesn’t happen often but I can see when it does. Another example lol

@privateprivate8366

Жыл бұрын

@@GabrielXDrums well I think it happens in a few spheres. Many years ago, I worked 2 jobs. One as a creative, full-time, during the day. The other, Apple Retail, nights and weekends. I have a decent face. But no great body. Still, at Apple, there were 3 coworkers that hit on me. One wanting to take me with him to Italy. One manager wanting to take me with him, to Ireland. He even had a bit of a jealous rant, in front of a couple of customers, when I didn’t reciprocate and I scolded him for it. But then, I was telling a coworker about 2 of those guys, at my day job and it was within earshot of the company president. I don’t know if that was the cause. But I’d been working for that president for 7 years. All of a sudden, the chase was on, for about 4 years. He was everything. Great looking, seemingly smart (not sure, if you’re chasing me and you’re my married boss), and he seemed to be a sigma male. Perfect. But, I picked up on even a jealous and possibly possessive streak. Wasn’t sure if he fired another guy, who seemed to have his head on me, for that. So, in some environments, it’s possible that something small and quite unlikely, might trigger a cascade of changes. And note that, that president was an indifferent and angry personality. I figured he hated me, as much as he did everyone else and everyone, including me, was terrified of him. Still, something triggered this change.

@GabrielXDrums

Жыл бұрын

@@privateprivate8366 so what was the end result of all of that?

I am making a book and u inspired me partly

Subscribed 😊

You ain’t gotta tell me you feelin this sh!t, cuz I hear what I’m sayin I know I’m killin this sh!t - 50

The Game is the same!! 🎯🎯💯💯💯

Really owsome video

Realest are not afraid to look at the harsh circumstances of life they sharpen their eyes by paying keen attention to details to peoples intentions to the dark realities hiding behind any glamours surface.

This is sooo true…. I call it the corporate game… the boss make a terrible joke and everybody laugh like is so funny