175: Robert Greene: Best Selling Author: “Mastery”, “48 Laws of Power”, “The 33 Strategies of War”, “The Art of Seduction”, “The 50th Law” -

If you’ve listened to me long enough, you know my favorite book is none other than the 50th Law… Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Best-Selling Author, Robert Greene to the Sports Motivation Podcast! As we discuss topics like literature, 50 Cent’s personality and work ethic, and having a purpose, realize that Robert found his true calling at the age of 36. If you think you’re late to choosing your ultimate path, you’re wrong. Years of DO-ing, will get you to where you need to be. Thanks for tuning in!

Episode 175 Time Stamps:
(1:20) Welcome to the Sports Motivation Podcast, Robert!
(2:40) Un-tying yourself from the opinions of others
(8:02) Excel with your unique DNA
(10:51) Robert’s journey of discovery; started at age 36 | YouTube: Robert’s TED TALK
(14:50) The reality of “Wasted time” and “Failure” | Ryan Holiday’s, “Obstacle Is The Way”
(19:40) Among many things you cannot change, you CAN change your ATTITUDE.
(21:43) A story about Law #1: “Never Outshine the Master”
(26:10) Applying Law #48: “Assume Formless-ness”
(30:05) From “Mastery”, a feature with jet fighter pilot, Cesar Rodriguez.
(31:57) Hours and hours, leads to habitual success | 50 Cent’s incredible self-discipline
(33:28) The beginning of Robert Greene’s friendship with 50 Cent.
(38:00) The fear of releasing a book that will fail.
(40:47) Consistency in anything will always lead to improvement.
(42:28) Push through your most frustrating days. | Not being in the mood to do what you do, and how to combat this way of thinking.
(46:04) If it comes to easy; re-evaluate your work.
(47:35) Athletes that inspire Robert Greene
(52:56) Pro athlete “loyalty”… An insight from former Blazers Coach: Nicolas Batum
(56:00) Problems with human nature: A preview of Robert’s new book coming soon!
(58:17) The “shadow” side of our personalities.
(1:01:10) Having a PURPOSE.
(1:03:55) A handful of books recommended by Robert:
Machiavelli, “The Prince” | Casanova, “Art of Seduction” | Sun Tzu, “The Art of War” | Carl Von Clausewitz, “On War” | Miyamoto Musashi, “The Book of 5 Rings”
(1:06:38) Robert’s dream-roundtable: Machiavelli, Napoleon Bonaparte, Muhammad Ali, MLK Jr.