Win through your actions, never through argument.
Robert Greene
Actions Win, Avoid Arguments, Effective Strategy, Actions, Win, Arguments
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More Robert Greene Quotes
“In the opening stage of most careers any attention is what you want, any attention is good attention, even if it’s bad attention.” Robert Greene
Attention Strategy, Career Growth, Social Influence, Leadership Exploration, Reputation, Adaptability
Robert Greene Attention Strategy, Career Growth, Social Influence, Leadership Exploration, Reputation, Adaptability“Remember: your bosses prefer to keep you in dependent positions. It is in their interest that you do not become self-reliant, and so they will tend to hoard information. You must secretly work against this and seize this information for yourself.” Robert Greene
Leadership Independence, Strategic Awareness, Workplace Strategy, Information Strategy, Ambition Success, Self-reliance
Robert Greene Leadership Independence, Strategic Awareness, Workplace Strategy, Information Strategy, Ambition Success, Self-reliance“If a person is successful, we imagine they are probably also ethical, conscientious and deserving of their good fortune. This obscures the fact that many people who get ahead have done so by doing less than moral actions, which they cleverly disguise from view.” Robert Greene
Success Ethics, Moral Actions, Perception Bias, Ethics, Success, Perception
Robert Greene Success Ethics, Moral Actions, Perception Bias, Ethics, Success, Perception“That is the power of formlessness – it gives the aggressor nothing to react against, nothing to hit.” Robert Greene
Strategy Of Elusiveness, Mental Strength, Conflict Avoidance, Psychological Power, Unpredictability, Defense
Robert Greene Strategy Of Elusiveness, Mental Strength, Conflict Avoidance, Psychological Power, Unpredictability, Defense“Our continual connection to social media makes us prone to new forms of viral emotional effects. These are not media designed for calm reflection. With their constant presence, we have less and less mental space to step back and think.” Robert Greene
Social Media Effects, Emotional Triggers, Mental Clarity, Reflection Space, Focus, Mindfulness
Robert Greene Social Media Effects, Emotional Triggers, Mental Clarity, Reflection Space, Focus, Mindfulness“What good is it to have the greatest dream in the world if others reap the benefits and the glory? Never lose your head over a vague, open-ended dream – plan to the end.” Robert Greene
Success Planning, Leadership Clarity, Focused Mindset, Dream Strategy, Personal Strategy, Goal Completion
Robert Greene Success Planning, Leadership Clarity, Focused Mindset, Dream Strategy, Personal Strategy, Goal Completion“Hangs in the uncertain balance of proud time.” Robert Greene
Uncertainty Strategy, Time Perspective, Balance Control, Patience, Reflection, Focus
Robert Greene Uncertainty Strategy, Time Perspective, Balance Control, Patience, Reflection, Focus“The need for certainty is the greatest disease the Mind faces.” Robert Greene
Mental Uncertainty, Intellectual Growth, Certainty Burden, Mind, Disease, Growth
Robert Greene Mental Uncertainty, Intellectual Growth, Certainty Burden, Mind, Disease, Growth“But the greatest battle of all is with yourself – your weaknesses, your emotions, your lack of resolution in seeing things through to the end. You must declare unceasing war on yourself.” Robert Greene
Personal Discipline, Internal Struggles, Self Mastery, Weakness, Emotions, War
Robert Greene Personal Discipline, Internal Struggles, Self Mastery, Weakness, Emotions, War“Creative Endeavors are by their nature uncertain.” Robert Greene
Creative Uncertainty, Endeavor Nature, Risky Pursuits, Uncertainty, Nature, Pursuits
Robert Greene Creative Uncertainty, Endeavor Nature, Risky Pursuits, Uncertainty, Nature, Pursuits“Hip-hop has a feeling element, it’s not just about knowing music. It’s not like classical music or jazz where you can go on raw energy.” Robert Greene
Artistic Expression, Musical Energy, Hip-hop Culture, Music, Feeling, Jazz
Robert Greene Artistic Expression, Musical Energy, Hip-hop Culture, Music, Feeling, Jazz“If there is any instrument you must fall in love with and fetishize, it is the human brain – the most miraculous, awe-inspiring, information-processing tool devised in the known universe, with a complexity we can’t even begin to fathom, and with dimensional powers that far outstrip any piece of technology in sophistication and usefulness.” Robert Greene
Intellectual Strategy, Mental Exploration, Brain Power, Creative Thinking, Innovation, Strategy
Robert Greene Intellectual Strategy, Mental Exploration, Brain Power, Creative Thinking, Innovation, Strategy“Remember: the greatest danger you face in the world today is that you are replaceable. As you get older, people who are younger, cheaper and more in tune with trends are rising up and threatening your position. Your only salvation is to mine your uniqueness, to combine various skills that set you apart. No one can do what you do. That is your endgame.” Robert Greene
Unique Skills, Personal Uniqueness, Generational Competition, Skills, Uniqueness, Competition
Robert Greene Unique Skills, Personal Uniqueness, Generational Competition, Skills, Uniqueness, Competition“The truth is that creative activity is one that involves the entire self – our emotions, our levels of energy, our characters, and our minds.” Robert Greene
Creativity Strategy, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership Planning, Creative Focus, Strategy Engagement, Expression
Robert Greene Creativity Strategy, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership Planning, Creative Focus, Strategy Engagement, Expression“The vast majority of people conform to whatever is normal for the time.” Robert Greene
Social Conformity, Group Norms, Social Pressure, Obedience, Trends, Behavior
Robert Greene Social Conformity, Group Norms, Social Pressure, Obedience, Trends, Behavior“As Abraham Lincoln said, “I don’t like that man. I must get to know him better.”” Robert Greene
Empathy Practice, Relationship Growth, Understanding People, Empathy, Relationship, Growth
Robert Greene Empathy Practice, Relationship Growth, Understanding People, Empathy, Relationship, Growth“He who poses as a fool is not a fool.” Robert Greene
Hidden Wisdom, Subtle Strategy, Apparent Foolishness, Wisdom, Strategy, Foolishness
Robert Greene Hidden Wisdom, Subtle Strategy, Apparent Foolishness, Wisdom, Strategy, Foolishness“In a world growing increasingly banal and familiar, what seems enigmatic instantly draws attention. Never make it too clear what you are doing or about to do. Do not show all your cards. An air of mystery heightens your presence; it also creates anticipation – everyone.” Robert Greene
Mystery Strategy, Leadership Presence, Psychological Influence, Strategy Balance, Anticipation Creation, Personal Power
Robert Greene Mystery Strategy, Leadership Presence, Psychological Influence, Strategy Balance, Anticipation Creation, Personal Power“A noble mind disdains to hide his head, And let his foes triumph in his overthrow.” Robert Greene
Noble Mind, Foe Triumph, Defiant Spirit, Noble, Foes, Triumph
Robert Greene Noble Mind, Foe Triumph, Defiant Spirit, Noble, Foes, Triumph“Even as a child, Muhammad Ali got perverse pleasure out of being different. He liked the attention it got him, but most of all he just liked being himself: odd and independent.” Robert Greene
Leadership Independence, Strategy Authenticity, Personal Confidence, Unique Strategy, Social Awareness, Identity Clarity
Robert Greene Leadership Independence, Strategy Authenticity, Personal Confidence, Unique Strategy, Social Awareness, Identity Clarity