Episode · My First Million · 2025-08-28
Books mentioned on The Hidden Laws That Quietly Rule The World | Robert Greene
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Mastery
Mastery by Robert Greene is a profound nonfiction book that explores the paths to true expertise through mentorship, lifelong dedication, and understanding one's unique calling.
Discussed“And in particular, Mastery, it absolutely changed my life. I read that when I was 20, 22 years old, about 12 years ago, 11 years ago. It totally changed my life. It changed my life because I thought that being a generalist was the way to go. But according to the book Mastery, it was not.”
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The 48 Laws of Power
The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene and Joost Elffers is a provocative exploration of power dynamics, drawing on historical examples to illustrate strategies for acquiring and defending influence.
Discussed“So for mastery, how many books did you consume to write that one or 48 laws of power?”
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Frames Of Mind
Frames of Mind by Howard Gardner is a landmark psychology text that introduces the theory of multiple intelligences, arguing that human cognitive capacity is better understood as a set of distinct faculties rather than a single general intelligence score.
Recommended“Well I like to refer people to this book by Howard Gardner called five frames of intelligence I think. I'm sorry, I might not have the title exactly right, but the point of this book is that there are five kinds of intelligence.”
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From Pieces to Weight
From Pieces to Weight by 50 Cent is a raw and revealing autobiography detailing the famous rapper and entrepreneur's journey from street life in South Queens to mainstream music and business success.
Recommended“and he talks about it in his his really great autobiography from pieces to weight. I highly recommend that book.”
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Never Split the Difference
Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss and Tahl Raz is a negotiation guide written by a former international hostage negotiator that offers field-tested techniques for high-stakes conversations.
Discussed“Well, have you ever read uh Chris Voss's book, Never Split the Difference? Like, if there was any takeaway, it's basically uh so Chris Voss was like a FBI negotiator and he teaches people how to negotiate.”
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The Art of Seduction
The Art of Seduction by Robert Greene is a psychological exploration of power dynamics, human desire, and the subtle strategies behind interpersonal charm and influence.
Discussed“No, it's called The Art of Seduction.”
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The prince
The Prince by Niccolò Machiavelli is a foundational political treatise that outlines pragmatic, often ruthless strategies for acquiring and maintaining political power.
Discussed“And then um he aligned himself with the Republic of Florence... he wrote a book called The Prince, right?”
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“and Sean, I don't know, uh, you know, like me and Sean have both talked about the book The Game, which I I I assume you you know all about, Neil Straws. Um, and for a 14-year-old boy, that was like the greatest thing ever because we like desperately wanted to meet girls”