Nobody that I know really likes the feeling of having no power and not being able to influence people. But most of us aren't too conscious of what we are trying to do and get that control and that power so people end up sort of playing all kinds of unconscious manipulative games or they're sort of half aware, they have an idea of a strategy or goal they want to use and they think about it. But then in the heat of the moment, it kind of all flies out the window.
Everything is personal. - Robert Greene
Everything is personal.
- Robert Greene
Always say less than necessary. - Robert Greene
Always say less than necessary.
True genius, in strategy or anywhere, lies in self-control, self-mastery, presence of mind, fluidity of thought. - Robert Greene
True genius, in strategy or anywhere, lies in self-control, self-mastery, presence of mind, fluidity of thought.
Never waste valuable time, or mental peace of mind, on the affairs of others—that is too high a price to pay. - Robert Greene
Never waste valuable time, or mental peace of mind, on the affairs of others—that is too high a price to pay.
Understand: you are one of a kind. Your character traits are a kind of chemical mix that will never be repeated in history. There are ideas unique to… - Robert Greene
Understand: you are one of a kind. Your character traits are a kind of chemical mix that will never be repeated in history. There are ideas unique to…
Mastery is not a function of genius or talent. It is a function of time and intense focus applied to a particular field of knowledge. - Robert Greene
Mastery is not a function of genius or talent. It is a function of time and intense focus applied to a particular field of knowledge.
The world wants to assign you a role in life. And once you accept that role you are doomed. - Robert Greene
The world wants to assign you a role in life. And once you accept that role you are doomed.
You must always be prepared to place a bet on yourself, on your future, by heading in a direction that others seem to fear. - Robert Greene
You must always be prepared to place a bet on yourself, on your future, by heading in a direction that others seem to fear.
I believe that everything happens for a reason, and what seems bad at first might in fact be something of a blessing. - Robert Greene
I believe that everything happens for a reason, and what seems bad at first might in fact be something of a blessing.
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