Laws Of Human Nature

Awesome book.

Truly well researched. Robert Greene knows how to capture attention with narrative that transcends time and space. Human nature is indeed worth studying fully.

Mastery is the goal. It’s us striving for our best. It’s optimistic. The Laws of Human Nature is what we actually are. I read the first chapter and put it down for a week. I knew I trusted the author and that I could gain incredible insight in finishing the book. But I had to drop my expectations and comparisons to his other work and wrap my head around the journey I was going to take. Now I am near the end of the book and feel incredibly connected to myself. Here’s why: I’ve become spoiled with the author’s other works—learning the game, how to win, manipulate, and grow. But to me, regarding his other works, it always felt like the weaknesses rested on my adversaries. I was above them. I had secret weapons. This is no longer the case. Maybe it’s also an age and perspective thing. I started his books in my early 20’s and now I’m older. I am more grounded in my ability to understand others and my arrogance has been replaced with curiosity. My existential crises come out in jokes rather than tears and I’ve accepted that absolutely everything is absurd. (I’ve also read The Denial of Death by Ernest Becker and come to terms with my impermanence which makes Laws of Human Nature less tragic to take on.) I loved the scientific and historical examples throughout. Trusting the author, I didn’t mind that the format was a bit different than his other works. Typically, they begin with an historical example and are followed by a breakdown then a law. This book is the opposite. I didn’t mind being presented information first, followed by historical or scientific examples later as it gave me room to find the examples in my own life first. I think this book isn’t meant to be skimmed and that the formatting is intentional. The reader needs to be ready to look at the uglier parts of themselves. To really delve in, I had to realize that I am not the exception to any of the rules or laws outlined in his other work. I am the rule. I almost wished I had read this one first. I’ve used his other work to build my life circumstances, but not so often reflected on my own weaknesses in such a microscopic way as required by The Laws of Human Nature. It causes one to breakdown themselves and their processes and doesn’t throw a stone on the adversary or tackle external circumstances as much in my opinion. In Laws of Human Nature, I am both the adversary and the obstacle. This book is a true exercise in humility and honest self-reflection. It’s not the game tape outlined in the author’s other works. It is the finish line. It brings us back to the beginning—our true ugly, flawed, selfish selves. Get through the grieving process to acceptance, and this is an incredible book.

I have read Mastery, The 48 laws of power, The art of seduction, but this has to be one of his best books. I really like how we can see more of his insight to historical interpretations compare to his other books. I was always left feeling that I wanted to hear more from his mind rather than a detailed view of the historical people he uses, which are still fun to learn about but I definitely prefer how deep he goes into analyzing human emotions etc. Señor Verde is ahead of his time. When I read his books, especially this one, I feel like I’m reading a classic that will be treasure for the coming generations, hopefully studied at schools. It has taken me some time to read it because of how heavy it is with having to stop and reflect and think if I’m one of these people he warns us about, which we all are, to some extent. Each time I finish a chapter I want to rush and tell my mom, my husband, my cat Nemesis, the world, etc. I hope this book gains more popularity for the sake of all the valuable lessons we can learn from it. Cannot thank Greene enough for the psychological insight he offers at a price of $15! It’s like stumbling into a true diamond that is basically free, where the rest of the world is obsessed with treasuring their zirconium crap.

I read about five books at a time, but I haven't got to this one yet. I imagine from what I skimmed it will be great though. But it will not be an "easy read." I'm excited for it nonetheless.

Anything by this author is Great awesome

Best book Ever. Th author should write « do not use it for Evil « 😭

I loved this tome and read the entire book! Like with any of Robert's books I've read (mastery, laws of power, now this), it's gripping. The short biographies in explanation of concepts are full of resonance and also gripping, leaving you excited for the next chapter. I loved the read so much. It has helped me index me human nature from a neutral and loving perspective, helped me introspectively and opened me up to human biases I've noticed within myself and other people, and certainly helped me understand more group dynamics. It's also inspired a couple of research projects for understanding the zeitgeist and deepening my judgement on leadership styles and principles which im extremely excited to keep progressing in. I also love Robert's attitude towards life. Towards fate. Towards the human experience. He rapped up the book with an essay on death and it was beautiful reminder of the benefits of having a great relationship with death, it felt like a great bow over the present of Robert's gift to the world -- his beautiful mind. I would certainly recommend this book to anyone interested in understanding more about themselves, other people, and really an enlightening read that I imagine most people can harvest insight from.

This book is a big eye opener it breaks down the different aspects of the nature of humans the good and the bad in ourselves and others, things we may have not noticed and things we may. I would recommend this book to everyone to read to either get an understanding of oneself or of people who make no sense in life.

Its a nice book i brought after a real video but it's nice to be read at least once

It’s my second book from Robert Greene. Never fail to disappoint. It’s a book worth reading and studying. It’s detailed and engaging. It’s worth every cent.

This book deeply explores human nature, presenting real-life scenarios and examples that vividly illustrate its characteristics. Though lengthy, it provides valuable insights for understanding the complexities of human behavior

Stronglt advised