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Robert Greene on Ego Traps, The Art of Control, & How to Stay Irreplaceable

Robert Greene on Ego Traps, The Art of Control, & How to Stay Irreplaceable

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👉 Join our private community for operators, marketers, and creators (waitlist) - https://www.newsletter-signup.com/or/?utm_source=youtube⚡️ BTS & more https://openresidency.com/robert-greeneIn this episode, I sit down with Robert Greene, bestselling author of The 48 Laws of Power, to break down the timeless strategies of power, seduction, and human psychology that drive success in business and life.We dive into:- Why concealing your intentions and talking less creates an aura of power- Never outshining the master and how reputation translates directly into capital- The dangerous allure of free and why formlessness beats rigidity in business- What your twenties should actually be about- Robert's new book and his near-death experience that shaped itThis conversation goes deep into human nature, strategic thinking, and what it really takes to build power that lasts. Enjoy!00:00:00 Trailer00:01:24 In Power and Business, Is Honesty Really the Path to Success?00:04:47 The Power of Concealing Intentions.00:06:04 How Does Silence Become Leverage?00:09:37 You Are Never Being Who You Really Are.00:11:20 Can Somebody Win in Life Without Being Malleable?00:17:51 What Are Some Strategies to Get People to See You Differently? (American Apparel Story)00:21:03 Are There Dangers to Chasing Too Much Attention?00:24:17 Is It Better to Be Slandered Or Ignored Completely?00:26:41 If Your Reputation Gets Ruined, Can That be Built Back? (Jimmy Kimmel)00:28:54 Reputation is Capital.00:32:00 Never Outshine Your Master.00:43:48 Why is Free The Biggest Mistake in Business?00:47:48 When Asking for Help, Appeal to People's Self Interest.00:50:57 Sports Talk With Robert Greene00:53:52 What is the Single Most Important Skill to Master?00:55:46 What Should Your Real Goal Be in Your 20s?01:00:18 When Do You Need to Know Your Purpose in Life?01:03:41 Money Isn't Just Money. What Do You Mean by That?01:06:10 Which Strategy of Seduction is Most Effective in Business?01:07:46 Quickfire Questions🔗 Links Mentioned (Affiliate) The 48 Laws of Power: https://amzn.to/4mXlA5KThe Art of Seduction: https://amzn.to/46ZoyRgThe 33 Strategies of War: https://amzn.to/3WwwkNDMastery: https://amzn.to/4q6r9lcThe Laws of Human Nature: https://amzn.to/3IEPiP1The 50th Law: https://amzn.to/3WvTNhQThe Prince by Machiavelli: https://amzn.to/3VZXZGEThe Obstacle is the Way: https://amzn.to/4h4XPaBMomentous Supplements: https://www.livemomentous.com/🎙 Guest: Robert Greene, Bestselling AuthorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertgreeneofficial/X: https://x.com/RobertGreeneWebsite: https://powerseductionandwar.com/📬 Get in TouchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/openresidency/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markmastrandrea/Website: https://openresidency.com/Contact: info@openresidency.comBook a call with Mark: https://intro.co/markbrazil🎯 Powered by Universal Ads by Comcast CTVWant to scale your brand with CTV ads? Universal Ads is giving the first 50 Open Residency listeners $500 in free ad credits to get started.👉 Claim your credit: https://form.typeform.com/to/ckvJ86zT🔗 Learn more: UniversalAds.com

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Robert Greene on Ego Traps, The Art of Control, & How to Stay Irreplaceable

Robert Greene on Ego Traps, The Art of Control, & How to Stay Irreplaceable

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