Around the globe, people are facing the same problem - that we are born as individuals but are forced to conform to the rules of society if we want to succeed. To see our uniqueness expressed in our achievements, we must first learn the rules - and then how to change them completely.Charles Darwin began as an underachieving schoolboy, Leonardo da Vinci as an illegitimate outcast. The secret of their eventual greatness lies in a 'rigorous apprenticeship': by paying close and careful attention, they learnt to master the 'hidden codes' which determine ultimate success or failure. Then, they rewrote the rules as a reflection of their own individuality, blasting previous patterns of achievement open from within.Told through Robert Greene's signature blend of historical anecdote and psychological insight and drawing on interviews with world leaders, Mastery builds on the strategies outlined in The 48 Laws of Power to provide a practical guide to greatness - and how to start living by your own rules.
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'The best treatment of apprenticeship I've ever found is in Mastery, the latest book by Robert Greene, author of The 48 Laws of Power. His writing on apprenticeship, mentor cultivation, and in-depth mastery of skills makes Mastery the perfect companion book to The 4-Hour Chef, in my opinion. It s one of the few books I made time to read cover-to-cover in the last few months.' --Tim Ferriss, author and entrepreneur
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'Live by your own rules' - Robert Greene, the 'modern Machiavelli' debunks the prevailing mythology of success and presents a radical new way to greatness.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
Contains much useful material, despite its occasional self-help babble and patronizing tone
22 Mar 2013
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"Mastery" is the word Greene uses to describe the state of being characterized by stepping beyond mere understanding of a topic, instead obtaining superior command over it, yielding intuitive understanding, integration of manifold ideas and resulting in a major increase in creative output. In his book, Greene sets out to understand the nature of mastery, in particularly seeking to provide a practical guide for how to attain mastery.
Greene's topic is inherently interesting, in the sense that mastery obviously is desirable for many people. Also, to a large degree, Greene achieves the goal he has set for himself. The book is divided into six main chapters, and particularly the later chapters on social intelligence, creativity and intuition are well written and contains useful insights. Furthermore, throughout the book, Greene relates stories from the lives of a series of people having attained mastery in very varied fields such as robotics, painting, piloting and dancing. These stories are among the best parts of the book.
There are multiple aspects of the book, however, which I found seriously aggravating. First, in several of the chapters of the book, in particular in the introduction and in the first two chapters, Greene presents a very simplistic view of human nature, coming up with endless self-help clichés of the type "People get the mind that they deserve through their actions" (p. 14), "You possess a kind of inner force that seeks to guide you toward your Life's Task" (p. 19), "At your birth a seed is planted. That seed is your uniqueness," et cetera. Greene also comes up with some very generalizing and quite unfounded statements about the world such as "We are entering a world in which we can rely less and less upon the state" (p. 28).... Read more ›
Greene's topic is inherently interesting, in the sense that mastery obviously is desirable for many people. Also, to a large degree, Greene achieves the goal he has set for himself. The book is divided into six main chapters, and particularly the later chapters on social intelligence, creativity and intuition are well written and contains useful insights. Furthermore, throughout the book, Greene relates stories from the lives of a series of people having attained mastery in very varied fields such as robotics, painting, piloting and dancing. These stories are among the best parts of the book.
There are multiple aspects of the book, however, which I found seriously aggravating. First, in several of the chapters of the book, in particular in the introduction and in the first two chapters, Greene presents a very simplistic view of human nature, coming up with endless self-help clichés of the type "People get the mind that they deserve through their actions" (p. 14), "You possess a kind of inner force that seeks to guide you toward your Life's Task" (p. 19), "At your birth a seed is planted. That seed is your uniqueness," et cetera. Greene also comes up with some very generalizing and quite unfounded statements about the world such as "We are entering a world in which we can rely less and less upon the state" (p. 28).... Read more ›
29 of 34 people found the following review helpful
By Elwin
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This is a seminal book written on one of the most important subjects for humanity, and for the individual. Robert Greene has always had an extraordinary ability to see things as they are, not as we wish them to be. With this book, he takes that focus away from the 'baser' aspects of life, and points it at the most profound and noble thing a human being can accomplish, mastery of self, and of your purpose in life. I wish I'd had this extraordinary guide when I'd first started along the path to mastery, but who knows if I would have appreciated it as much then?
If you're content with just getting by in life, this book is probably not for you, it'll be entertaining at most. But for those dedicated to the path, this is essential reading. This will remain a classic work on the subject for a long time I'm sure.
If you're content with just getting by in life, this book is probably not for you, it'll be entertaining at most. But for those dedicated to the path, this is essential reading. This will remain a classic work on the subject for a long time I'm sure.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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Mastery by Robert Greene enables You to know Thyself.
As you read through the book, you will come to fully realize and appreciate the hard work that is needed in to accomplish one's Life's Task. You may call it your Definite Purpose in life-as famously coined by Napoleon Hill-and by right this book is somewhat an expression of a modern age "Think and Grow Rich". Contained in Robert's book is a seminal idea, borrowed from the wisdoms from ages past and present, whose time has finally come.
Anyway, the geniuses of the ages attained their eternal glory not on luck or talent alone but on constant challenges and diligence on becoming a master over their chosen field. For instance, Robert Greene gave detailed accounts on the precarious journeys taken by Charles Darwin-the famed naturalist-in his early years, ones which is marked by constant bitter dispute with the father and criticism from those who disdained his peculiar ideas. Here Charles were sent, unwillingly by his father, to the far corners of Africa. This to examine specimens.
Initially the young Darwin hated the idea of being forced to conform to the paternal standard(who doesn't?), but as soon past he quickly realized how it all became a blessing in disguise. It helped develop his spiritual metal to fend off critics for the years to come. And being sent to Africa attuned himself to his Life's task, on his setting the road for his masterpiece later on in his life entitled "On The Origins of Species".
Being only twenty years old makes me very fortunate to have this book, because the ideas contained in it forces me to think about my Life's Task. This by finding my "inner voice". Which as a child, possessed my thoughts, that steered me to write, imagine and sketch enterprises.... Read more ›
As you read through the book, you will come to fully realize and appreciate the hard work that is needed in to accomplish one's Life's Task. You may call it your Definite Purpose in life-as famously coined by Napoleon Hill-and by right this book is somewhat an expression of a modern age "Think and Grow Rich". Contained in Robert's book is a seminal idea, borrowed from the wisdoms from ages past and present, whose time has finally come.
Anyway, the geniuses of the ages attained their eternal glory not on luck or talent alone but on constant challenges and diligence on becoming a master over their chosen field. For instance, Robert Greene gave detailed accounts on the precarious journeys taken by Charles Darwin-the famed naturalist-in his early years, ones which is marked by constant bitter dispute with the father and criticism from those who disdained his peculiar ideas. Here Charles were sent, unwillingly by his father, to the far corners of Africa. This to examine specimens.
Initially the young Darwin hated the idea of being forced to conform to the paternal standard(who doesn't?), but as soon past he quickly realized how it all became a blessing in disguise. It helped develop his spiritual metal to fend off critics for the years to come. And being sent to Africa attuned himself to his Life's task, on his setting the road for his masterpiece later on in his life entitled "On The Origins of Species".
Being only twenty years old makes me very fortunate to have this book, because the ideas contained in it forces me to think about my Life's Task. This by finding my "inner voice". Which as a child, possessed my thoughts, that steered me to write, imagine and sketch enterprises.... Read more ›
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Absolutely brilliant. I fully recommend
A huge amount of knowledge condensed into one book.
An inspiration to be true to your self and to put in the effort required to follow your dreams and be the person that you were born to be.
A huge amount of knowledge condensed into one book.
An inspiration to be true to your self and to put in the effort required to follow your dreams and be the person that you were born to be.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By D Roege
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Years ago I stumbled across Greene's Art of Seduction and was too distracted by its novelty to give it any real attention. Having picked up Mastery on a whim to keep me occupied during a weekend trip, I discovered a book of the elusive quality that demands to be read - on the train, during lunch, before bed... when other things really should have priority...
I love reading, but all too often I find that an author's style or lack of understanding condemns books to be abandoned after a few pages. Once Mastery was read, I found myself digging out the copy of The Art of Seduction from the box it had been stored in last time I moved. Halfway through I am already looking greedily at Greene's other books, trying to persuade myself that it will be worth delaying the pleasure of reading them until after payday.
Greene clearly understands and practices the principles that he details. He seduces the reader, persuades us that we are inherently masters of our own world: unique and powerful. The immediacy of the account is at once disarming and devastating. Staring into the vast stretch of history, we find our own contexts and there is no where to disguise our own weaknesses.
I had the excellent fortune of reading this volume at a timely point in my life. I have no doubt that there will be those who feel their ambitions crystallise as they turn the pages as well as others who feel lukewarm about its contents. I, for one, could fault it on a couple of technical counts, but refuse to do so on the grounds that it was so mesmerising and practical.
I love reading, but all too often I find that an author's style or lack of understanding condemns books to be abandoned after a few pages. Once Mastery was read, I found myself digging out the copy of The Art of Seduction from the box it had been stored in last time I moved. Halfway through I am already looking greedily at Greene's other books, trying to persuade myself that it will be worth delaying the pleasure of reading them until after payday.
Greene clearly understands and practices the principles that he details. He seduces the reader, persuades us that we are inherently masters of our own world: unique and powerful. The immediacy of the account is at once disarming and devastating. Staring into the vast stretch of history, we find our own contexts and there is no where to disguise our own weaknesses.
I had the excellent fortune of reading this volume at a timely point in my life. I have no doubt that there will be those who feel their ambitions crystallise as they turn the pages as well as others who feel lukewarm about its contents. I, for one, could fault it on a couple of technical counts, but refuse to do so on the grounds that it was so mesmerising and practical.
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Good read
Educational and enjoyable read, great to understand how the masters took a journey of experience. Well worth a quick read.
Published 1 month ago by Kurt Fullman
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I have read Robert Green's other books - 48 laws of power, The strategy for battle, the art of seduction etc. This is in a class of it's own. Read more
Published 2 months ago by O E IFEAKOR
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Mastery, yes please.
Well hire we are with next baby of Robert Green, if you have 33 and 48 this make perfect sense for you it will for certain fill te gap and help you with some practical advices and... Read more
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Boring & Long winded
The problem with this book is it goes into far too much detail and depth. I did not find anything intriguing or learned any particular new skills, I was not enlightened in any... Read more
Published 2 months ago by From Birmingham
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Huge value
I just do not really know what else to say about this book other than it offers a huge amount of value... I just think it is a very very valuable book. It is excellent... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mitchell
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Thought provoking
A good book that's well written and motivational. If you want to understand what it takes to become good in your chosen field it's in here.
Published 3 months ago by AD Healey
3.0 out of 5 stars
Interesting stories, but not a practical guide to mastery
Greene is a devoted researcher and a master of the historical anecdote. In this book, he tells some very interesting stories about some very interesting people (Einstein, Mozart... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Evelyn
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excellent book
After Napoleon Hill wrote his book in late 30's i thought no book on the subject could surpass it, but this "Mastery" could be one of them!
Published 3 months ago by Damian
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Seriously life-changing
Seriously life-changing, excellently written, well worth the hype as really changes your plans in life - very motivating and great for both sexes but particularly men.
Published 3 months ago by Emma Friendship Woollard
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Very good practical ideas and insight
I found the blend between the stories of masters and people who are consider genius' s in their field and the breakdown of certain decisions and actions in their lives very... Read more
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