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Mastery Hardcover – 13 November 2012

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From the bestselling author of The 48 Laws of Power and The Laws of Human Nature, a vital work revealing that the secret to mastery is already within you.

Each one of us has within us the potential to be a Master. Learn the secrets of the field you have chosen, submit to a rigorous apprenticeship, absorb the hidden knowledge possessed by those with years of experience, surge past competitors to surpass them in brilliance, and explode established patterns from within. Study the behaviors of Albert Einstein, Charles Darwin, Leonardo da Vinci and the nine contemporary Masters interviewed for this book.

The bestseller author of The 48 Laws of Power, The Art of Seduction, and The 33 Strategies of War, Robert Greene has spent a lifetime studying the laws of power. Now, he shares the secret path to greatness. With this seminal text as a guide, readers will learn how to unlock the passion within and become masters.

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352 pages
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English
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Viking
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13 November 2012
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15.88 x 2.87 x 23.57 cm
ISBN-10

0670024961
ISBN-13

978-0670024964
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Greene's specialty is analyzing the lives and philosophies of historical figures like Sun Tzu and Napoleon, and extracting from them tips on how to manipulate people and situations--a cutthroat worldview that has earned him a devoted following among a like-minded readership of rappers, drug dealers and corporate executives.--The New York Times

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Robert Greene, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The 48 Laws of Power, The 33 Strategies of War, The Art of Seduction, Mastery, and The Laws of Human Nature, is an internationally renowned expert on power strategies. He lives in Los Angeles.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Viking (13 November 2012)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0670024961
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0670024964
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 15.88 x 2.87 x 23.57 cm

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Robert Greene is the author of the New York Times bestsellers The 48 Laws of Power, The Art of Seduction, The 33 Strategies of War, and The 50th Law. His highly anticipated fifth book, Mastery, examines the lives of great historical figures such as Charles Darwin, Mozart, Paul Graham and Henry Ford and distills the traits and universal ingredients that made them masters. In addition to having a strong following within the business world and a deep following in Washington, DC, Greene’s books are hailed by everyone from war historians to the biggest musicians in the industry (including Jay-Z and 50 Cent).

Greene attended U.C. Berkeley and the University of Wisconsin at Madison, where he received a degree in classical studies. He currently lives in Los Angeles.

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Lackshu Bala

Excellent primer on mastery

Reviewed in Australia on 19 March 2019

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Great examples and level of detail. Well researched. Covered contemporary and historical figures which gives you an idea of the different challenges during the differing periods. I need to re-read the book.

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frank

Excellent

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Great storytelling with alignment of psychology concepts.
Anyone looking to develop personal ambition would benefit.
Wide variety of sources across diverse cultures, industries and eras.

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Herakles

Inspiring

Reviewed in Australia on 24 June 2017

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This book provides insight on how anyone and everyone has the capacity to achieve. It describes what mastery is and proceeds with examples of real people facing their own challenges and how these were not in the way but how they were part of their journey.

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Dr Mel Henderson

So far - very good.

Reviewed in Australia on 25 November 2019

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1/2 way through. So far, so very good. MEH

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Thomas

Brilliant

Reviewed in Australia on 28 March 2016

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Absolutely brilliant, in reading for a third time. I love learning about how people became masters and of their stories.

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Andrew Weekes

I enjoy every book of his I have read

Reviewed in Australia on 7 January 2015

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Robert Green has the balanced perspective on strategy critical to leadership success. I enjoy every book of his I have read.

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Amazing!

Reviewed in Australia on 21 January 2016

I loved every bit of this book! Surely a classic. Robert Greene writes in a way that holds your attention for hours on end. His insights and knowledge of historical and contemporary masters help him deliver practical information in an almost step-by-step manner. I believe this book is a game changer. Thanks Robert!

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L. Tait

OMGenius!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 March 2017

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I came across this book purely by chance, and having loved his book about power, The 48 Laws of Power (Which I have also reviewed, so I won't go into it here) I bought the paperback. To my knowledge, there's an abridged (posh word for shortened) edition, but this is the whole enchilada at well over three hundred pages! It took a while to read, and the print is really small, so it's best you get the kindle version if your eyes aren't what they were! So, Monsieur Greene, on this outing, teaches some really valuable lessons on exploring the full potential of the human psyche using past and present masters of their crafts as examples, like Leonardo Da Vinci, Goethe, Faraday and Einstein. It's totally changed my perspective on life, as Greene suggests that we find our Life's Task, and not close off our minds to learning new skills and embracing change, whatever our age, instead of getting comfortable, because it's safe and reassuring. He mentions the importance of mentors, and that, in some cases, we have to mentor ourselves if no such mentors are available to us. And the important stages of learning an apprenticeship, from observation, to breaking free and striking out on your own. I found it really informative and useful, and I came away with two memorable pieces of information, one being that, when you feel you have nothing left to learn in a job or apprenticeship, it's time to leave, and a great quote by Einstein, who viewed the intuitive mind as a 'sacred gift' and the rational mind as 'a faithful servant.' He said that 'we have created a society where we honour the faithful servant and forget the gift'. There's something for everyone in this gem of a book if you stick with it, and what you can take to the bank is that Greene states that we all have it within ourselves to be masters and modern day geniuses, and that it's not merely the preserve of those who are 'naturals', He illustrates this point by referring to a pilot who was not naturally gifted, who put in the training and the hours to become one of the best, even when the odds were stacked against him, and the dedication of a top basketball player who, while not naturally gifted at the sport relentlessly displayed such dedication, passion and commitment, and the hard work paid off. Greene's message is clear, to truly get the most out of our lives, we have to push past our comfort zones and see what we are really capable of, with the right inspiration and guidance. Everyone should read this book, and I, for one, am very glad that I did. Well worth its five star rating!

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Neil

I don't know

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 January 2019

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I don't know what to make of this book because it just feels so long-winded that his point just gets lost in a haze of woolly fluff, so I dont know where the great lessons are... unfortunately, I am a busy person and even though I am only less than a fifth of the way through, I feel as though I have learnt nothing at all so I am going to give up on this book... additionally, there just seems to be so much conjecture about evolution, religion, feelings, inner callings, vocations, power etc; I feel like I am being preached to by the leader of a cult... it's mindnumbing and much better books with solid evidence and practical steps are Peak by Anders Ericsson and Mindset by Carol Dweck... they are so much better than this.

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mo.problemo

One by Greene is plenty

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 March 2019

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Similar to Greene's other writings in that it seems once you've read one you've pretty much read them all. They seem to follow the same rhetoric.
I don't think I'd read another book by the author but I would recommend that everybody choose at least one book wisely. Depending on what you would to gain, Greene can definitely inspire you and his books do offer valuable pockets of knowledge for those interested in historical figures and insight into their characters.
The same concepts and themes are repeated throughout this book as touched upon in his highly regarded '48 Laws of Power'. These being the only two books by Greene I've read. His writing style can sometimes drag on and I was just pushing myself to finish after about half way through. Happy I read this one but not a book I'd read twice.

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Carla G

Best self development book I cane across in my life

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 December 2017

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Best book of self development I have ever read. I just wanted to buy the physical book as I have listened the audio book thats how good it is. It change my life somehow. I wish I could have read this book when I was 15.

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Arupratan

Terrific

Reviewed in India on 19 October 2018

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This is a terrific book. A great shift from the usual Robert Greene-ish amorality, this book points out the virtues that are inherent in the mind of "masters". And it guides the readers to seek those qualities to live a masterful life. Read this book with an open mind.

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