#367: Robert Greene – On Meditation, Success & Death
Episode description
Robert Greene is a writer. His books have sold millions of copies (including The 48 Laws of Power).
In this conversation, we spoke about what new writers get wrong, valuing experiences over money, why his ideas have stuck for 25+ years, developing empathy, and the role of meditation in his own life.
(0:00) Intro
(1:58) Ancient Greece & 17th Century France
(6:55) Avoiding Yes Men
(10:53) Following Up On Success
(13:10) Lessons From 12+ Years of Meditation
(27:58) Importance Of Boredom
(36:00) What Do Most Writers In 20s Get Wrong?
(40:21) Developing Empathy
(46:38) The Voice
(52:28) Do People’s Problems Stick To Robert?
(54:12) Success = Freedom
(56:08) Death
(1:06:00) Ryan Holiday
(1:10:01) Valuing Experiences Over Money
(1:14:45) Longevity Of Ideas
(1:17:54) Robert’s Next Project
(1:20:04) Challenge
Robert’s Links
Website: https://powerseductionandwar.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/robertgreene
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertgreeneofficial
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