Persistence of little progress wins over brute force.
Robert Greene
Steady Progress, Brute Force, Winning Mindset, Progress, Force, Mindset
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“In the end, the money and success that truly last come not to those who focus on such things as goals, but rather to those who focus on mastery and fulfilling their Life’s Task.” Robert Greene
Lasting Success, Life’s Task, Mastery Focus, Success, Task, Mastery
Robert Greene Lasting Success, Life’s Task, Mastery Focus, Success, Task, Mastery“I'd done a lot of research in Hollywood and in academia. I love research and so I wanted to kind of ground the book in history, in things that I read that were universal and timeless and then kind of let my own experiences sort of filter through all of this history.” Robert Greene
Timeless History, Research Passion, Personal Insights, Knowledge, History, Research
Robert Greene Timeless History, Research Passion, Personal Insights, Knowledge, History, Research“We are continually judging other people. We want others to think and act a certain way. Usually, the way we think and act. Because this is impossible, we continually get upset. Instead, we should see other people as phenomena, as neutral as comets or planets. They come in all varieties, which makes life rich and interesting.” Robert Greene
Judgment Strategy, Human Perception, Neutrality Practice, Psychology, Acceptance, Understanding
Robert Greene Judgment Strategy, Human Perception, Neutrality Practice, Psychology, Acceptance, Understanding“To me, my house is always recreating what I lost in youth.” Robert Greene
Youth Loss, House Reflection, Personal Nostalgia, Youth, House, Nostalgia
Robert Greene Youth Loss, House Reflection, Personal Nostalgia, Youth, House, Nostalgia“If deception is the most potent weapon in your arsenal, then patience in all things is your crucial shield.” Robert Greene
Deception Shield, Patience Weapon, Crucial Strategy, Deception, Patience, Shield
Robert Greene Deception Shield, Patience Weapon, Crucial Strategy, Deception, Patience, Shield“Always make those above you feel comfortably superior. In your desire to please or impress them, do not go too far in displaying your talents or you might accomplish the opposite – inspire fear and insecurity. Make your masters appear more brilliant than they are and you will attain the heights of power.” Robert Greene
Superior Comfort, Strategic Display, Fear Insecurity, Superior, Comfort, Fear
Robert Greene Superior Comfort, Strategic Display, Fear Insecurity, Superior, Comfort, Fear“Your ability to work with people directly affects your ability to get work done in the world.” Robert Greene
Collaboration Strategy, Teamwork Success, Leadership Influence, Productivity, Connection, Strategy
Robert Greene Collaboration Strategy, Teamwork Success, Leadership Influence, Productivity, Connection, Strategy“What happens if you stick at something long enough, and study it for so long, you have a different kind of intelligence. It's not an intellectual thing. It's almost like an animal intelligence. I call it our form of instinct, almost how a lion knows exactly where its prey is.” Robert Greene
Instinctual Intelligence, Long-term Dedication, Unique Knowledge, Instinct, Focus, Dedication
Robert Greene Instinctual Intelligence, Long-term Dedication, Unique Knowledge, Instinct, Focus, Dedication“Sometimes, however, it is better to take risks and play the most capricious, unpredictable move.” Robert Greene
Strategic Risk, Unpredictability, Bold Action, Chance, Courage, Opportunity
Robert Greene Strategic Risk, Unpredictability, Bold Action, Chance, Courage, Opportunity“Do not be afraid to exaggerate the role of willpower. It is an exaggeration with a purpose. It leads to a positive self-fulfilling dynamic, and that is all you care about. See this shaping of your attitude as your most important creation in life, and never leave it to chance.” Robert Greene
Willpower Role, Positive Dynamics, Attitude Creation, Willpower, Dynamics, Attitude
Robert Greene Willpower Role, Positive Dynamics, Attitude Creation, Willpower, Dynamics, Attitude“We are often raised as dependents then given over to teachers. It's experience and exploration that can transform us and lead to mastery.” Robert Greene
Self-development Strategy, Personal Growth, Learning Journey, Discipline, Independence, Exploration
Robert Greene Self-development Strategy, Personal Growth, Learning Journey, Discipline, Independence, Exploration“And the most common emotion of them all is the desire for pleasure and the avoidance of pain. Our thoughts almost inevitably revolve around this desire; we simply recoil from entertaining ideas that are unpleasant or painful to us. We imagine we are looking for the truth, or being realistic, when in fact we are holding on to ideas that bring a release from tension and soothe our egos, make us feel superior.” Robert Greene
Pleasure Avoidance, Ego Soothing, Emotional Desires, Pleasure, Truth, Emotion
Robert Greene Pleasure Avoidance, Ego Soothing, Emotional Desires, Pleasure, Truth, Emotion“Power is a complicated word and can take many forms.” Robert Greene
Power Complexity, Varied Forms, Strategic Thinking, Power, Complexity, Thinking
Robert Greene Power Complexity, Varied Forms, Strategic Thinking, Power, Complexity, Thinking“You must avoid at all cost the idea that you can manage learning several skills at a time. You need to develop your powers of concentration, and understand that trying to multitask will be the death of the process.” Robert Greene
Focus Discipline, Productivity Strategy, Concentration Planning, Multitasking Risks, Clarity Mindset, Learning
Robert Greene Focus Discipline, Productivity Strategy, Concentration Planning, Multitasking Risks, Clarity Mindset, Learning“Instead of wasting time negotiating with every difficult person, work on spreading a spirit of camaraderie and efficiency that becomes self-policing. Streamline the organization, cutting out waste – in staff, in the irrelevant reports on your desk, in pointless meetings.” Robert Greene
Leadership Efficiency, Teamwork Strategy, Organizational Clarity, Collaboration Strategy, Strategic Focus, Communication
Robert Greene Leadership Efficiency, Teamwork Strategy, Organizational Clarity, Collaboration Strategy, Strategic Focus, Communication“Do not leave your reputation to chance or gossip; it is your life’s artwork, and you must craft it, hone it, and display it with the care of an artist.” Robert Greene
Reputation Strategy, Leadership Clarity, Personal Control, Social Influence, Strategic Presence, Leadership Mastery
Robert Greene Reputation Strategy, Leadership Clarity, Personal Control, Social Influence, Strategic Presence, Leadership Mastery“Most of us enter adult life with great ambitions for how we will start our own ventures, but the harshness of life wears us down. We settle into some job and slowly give in to the illusion that our bosses care about us and our future, that they spend time thinking of our welfare.” Robert Greene
Career Mindset, Ambition Strategy, Life Struggle, Dependency Insight, Leadership Challenge, Motivation
Robert Greene Career Mindset, Ambition Strategy, Life Struggle, Dependency Insight, Leadership Challenge, Motivation“Sometimes this fear of speculation masquerades as skepticism. We see this in people who delight in shooting down any theory or explanation before it gets anywhere. They are trying to deflate what they see as ridiculous and vain hopes. They want to believe that everything is solid, that the truth is easily recognizable, but they are wrong.” Robert Greene
Fear Skepticism, Speculative Beliefs, Reality Truth, Fear, Skepticism, Truth
Robert Greene Fear Skepticism, Speculative Beliefs, Reality Truth, Fear, Skepticism, Truth“Your targets cannot idealize you if they know too much about you, if they start to see you as all too human. Not only must you maintain a degree of distance, but there must be something fantastical and bewitching about you, sparking all kinds of delightful possibilities in their mind.” Robert Greene
Mystery Allure, Maintaining Distance, Psychological Strategy, Power Play, Fantasy, Charm
Robert Greene Mystery Allure, Maintaining Distance, Psychological Strategy, Power Play, Fantasy, Charm