Robert Greene

The Laws of Human Nature

From the million-copy bestselling author of The 48 Laws of Power Robert Greene is a master guide for millions of readers, distilling ancient wisdom and philosophy into essential texts for seekers of power, understanding and mastery. Now he turns to the most important subject of all - understanding people's drives and motivations, even when they are unconscious of them themselves. We are social animals. Our very lives depend on our relationships with people. Knowing why people do what they do is the most important tool we can possess, without which our other talents can only take us so far. Drawing from the ideas and examples of Pericles, Queen Elizabeth I, Martin Luther King Jr, and many others, Greene teaches us how to detach ourselves from our own emotions and master self-control, how to develop the empathy that leads to insight, how to look behind people's masks, and how to resist conformity to develop your singular sense of purpose. Whether at work, in relationships, or in shaping the world around you, The Laws of Human Nature offers brilliant tactics for success, self-improvement, and self-defence.

Stephen Schenkenberg

Accept people as facts. Interactions with people are the major source of emotional turmoil, but it doesn't have to be that way. The problem is that we are continually judging people, wishing they were something that they are not. We want to change them. We want them to think and act a certain way, most often the way we think and act. And because this is not possible, because everyone is different, we are continually frustrated and upset. Instead, see other people as phenomena, as neutral as comets or plants. They simply exist. They come in all varieties, making life rich and interesting. Work with what they give you, instead of resisting and trying to change them. Make understanding people a fun game, the solving of puzzles. It is all part of the human comedy. Yes, people are irrational, but so are you. Make your acceptance of human nature as radical as possible. This will calm you down and help you observe people more dispassionately, understanding them on a deeper level. You will stop projecting your Own emotions on to them. All of this will give you more balance and calmness, more mental space for thinking. 

Róbert Istók

One of the best books in my entire life!

It is jam-packed with so much information, and suddenly things on how we function start to make sense.

I especially like the style every chapter is structured. It starts with a story, then the interpretation of it, and then extra knowledge about the topic with smaller examples.

100% recommend!

From the #1 New York Times-bestselling author of The 48 Laws of Power comes the definitive new book on decoding the behavior of the people around you Robert Greene is a master guide for millions of readers, distilling ancient wisdom and philosophy into essential texts for seekers of power, understanding and mastery. Now he turns to the most important subject of all - understanding people's drives and motivations, even when they are unconscious of them themselves. We are social animals. Our very lives depend on our relationships with people. Knowing why people do what they do is the most important tool we can possess, without which our other talents can only take us so far. Drawing from the ideas and examples of Pericles, Queen Elizabeth I, Martin Luther King Jr, and many others, Greene teaches us how to detach ourselves from our own emotions and master self-control, how to develop the empathy that leads to insight, how to look behind people's masks, and how to resist conformity to develop your singular sense of purpose. Whether at work, in relationships, or in shaping the world around you, The Laws of Human Nature offers brilliant tactics for success, self-improvement, and self-defense.

Ivaylo Durmonski

The core idea of the book is to help you understand what drives people so you can avoid and defend yourself from the life-sucking bastards who want to hurt you or use you as a stepping-stone for their careers.

We'll inevitably encounter individuals who will make our lives difficult and unpleasant. The general idea of Robert Green is to assist you with spotting who those guys are and swiftly disarming them.

Faheem Kajee

I was incredibly disappointed with this book. Robert Greene is a lot more direct in some of his other books, and although I found some of that directness in some chapters, I felt like this book was overall a little long winded. I’d say the most fascinating insights provided by the book are:
- humans are extremely complex and irrational 
- we don’t necessarily show our true nature to the world

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Brock

You are about to become an apprentice in human nature. First. The Laws will work to transform you into a calmer and more strategic observer of people, helping to free you from all the emotional drama that needlessly drains you. Second. The Laws will make you a master interpreter of the cues that people continually emit, giving you a much greater ability to judge their character. Third. The Laws will empower you to take on and out-think the toxic types who inevitably cross your path. Fourth. The Laws will teach you the true levers for motivating and influencing people. Fifth. The Laws will give you the power to alter your own negative patterns.

The Laws of Human Nature

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