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#839 - Robert Greene - 12 Raw Truths About Gaining Power & Respect

2024/9/16
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Robert Greene discusses the problems with modern philosophy, arguing that it has become too abstract and disconnected from everyday life. He prefers philosophies like Zen Buddhism, which offer practical guidance on how to live. He mentions Roberto Colosso as a contemporary writer whose work he considers philosophical.
  • Modern philosophy is too abstract and disconnected from daily life.
  • Zen Buddhism and the works of Roberto Colosso are examples of philosophies that offer practical life guidance.
  • Philosophy should stir the soul and make one rethink their life.

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Robert Greene is an author and historian.

Robert is one of the most legendary writers in the world on human nature and today we get to go through some of my favourite lessons from him on seduction, confidence, happiness, masculinity, Machiavelli and more.

Expect to learn the biggest problems with modern philosophy, why acquiring knowledge and skill are always the most important thing, why you must protect your reputation at all costs, why you are so often your own worst enemy, which lessons from Machiavelli most people miss, advice for young men wanting to make it in the world and much more….

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