Mastery

By: Robert Greene

Narrated by: Fred Sanders

Length: 16 hrs and 9 mins

Publisher's summary

The eagerly anticipated new book from the author of the best-selling The 48 Laws of Power

What did Charles Darwin, middling schoolboy and underachieving second son, do to become one of the earliest and greatest naturalists the world has known? What were the similar choices made by Mozart and by Caesar Rodriguez, the U.S. Air Force's last ace fighter pilot? In Mastery, Robert Greene's fifth book, he mines the biographies of great historical figures for clues about gaining control over our own lives and destinies. Picking up where The 48 Laws of Power left off, Greene culls years of research and original interviews to blend historical anecdote and psychological insight, distilling the universal ingredients of the world's masters.

Temple Grandin, Martha Graham, Henry Ford, Buckminster Fuller - all have lessons to offer about how the love for doing one thing exceptionally well can lead to mastery. Yet the secret, Greene maintains, is already in our heads. Debunking long-held cultural myths, he demonstrates just how we, as humans, are hardwired for achievement and supremacy. Fans of Greene's earlier work and Malcolm Gladwell's Outliers will eagerly devour this canny and erudite explanation of just what it takes to be great.

©2012 Robert Greene (P)2012 Penguin Audio

Critic reviews

"Greene argues that mastery can come to anyone over time with dedication and application, which literally shape the brain to the task, and he gives frequent bios of famous achievers to underscore his tips and suggestions. Listeners may question his thinking and some of his advice, but Fred Sanders narrates Greene's assertions and arguments with conviction and without overselling, giving them an extra gloss of plausibility and credibility. His reading is clear and well paced. His tone is earnest and slightly intense, with an energetic edge, like that of a coach urging the listener to accomplishment, but controlled, giving an impression of class and intelligence. Greene would make a fine salesman; he and Sanders put the book across, doing their best to inspire the listener." (AudioFile magazine)

"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)

"Compelling." (Forbes)

Incredible!

What did you love best about Mastery?

This is the kind of book you must have at home or at your iPod/iPhone!!! It's marvelous. The content is espetacular, the words are the most inspiring I have ever listen to. It's indeed incredible!!!

Amazing!

This will be one of the best books in history. Thanks for this amazing work Robert Greene!

Mastery is the key to your Success!

the key thing to tke away from this books is that repetition is the key to mastery.

Solid Read

awesome read with numerous applications day to day life and business world. An invaluable tool for any reader looking for an interesting out of the ordinary book

Confidence building

This is a great book it gives great advice for life and builds up your confidence that you can do something remarkable!

Long but interesting

A long but interesting study into what is mastery and how it can be achieved. with plenty of examples from bios of such master as Da Vinci, Goethe, Mozart, Martha Graham, and others.

Do you want to know how to get to mastery?

This books reveals the reality of mastery in the most blunt manner possible. I absolutely loved it.

I understood that I am already on the mastery road and that every businesses that I've built we're builted on INTUITION.

Now... why should you read it?

Because you will feel deep anxiety, intense fear, cognitive pain through dissonance, frustration, Happiness, Laughter, Wonder, Epicenies, Inspiration, Information and understanding.

that combo, the negative andddd the positive, are the ones that will impact you.

Don't hesitate, get some pain in order to gain some CLARITY!

Provided a very helpful mindset

If you could sum up Mastery in three words, what would they be?

Well framed mind

What other book might you compare Mastery to and why?

Laws of Power, Robert Greene

Which character – as performed by Fred Sanders – was your favorite?

Robin Williams

If you could give Mastery a new subtitle, what would it be?

From Becoming to Being

Any additional comments?

I began learning the craft of polysomnography just as I came across this book. Its provided valuable perspectives in my endeavor in a new field with a new employer whilst learning new skills. Highly recommend to anybody that wants to hone their mind's foundation in order to excel professionally

Striking to the core of excellence

Don’t read Robert Greene’s Mastery if you’re looking for a microwaveable recipe for success.
Greene explores mastery and accomplishment through a lens of authentic, experiences rather than hard and fast formulas.
Mastery is not about becoming a professional or obtaining material success through one’s occupation so much as it is about grabbing at the life breath of whatever you find compelling.
Another inspiring work by Greene.

Great Book

one of the best books I ever read. the narrator was awesome and was detailed