The Laws of Human Nature

De: Robert Greene

Narrado por: Paul Michael, Robert Greene

From the number-one New York Times best-selling author of The 48 Laws of Power comes the definitive new audiobook on decoding the behavior of the people around you.

Robert Greene is a master guide for millions of listeners, distilling ancient wisdom and philosophy into essential texts for seekers of power, understanding, and mastery. Now he turns to the most important subject of all - understanding people's drives and motivations, even when they are unconscious of them themselves.

We are social animals. Our very lives depend on our relationships with people. Knowing why people do what they do is the most important tool we can possess, without which our other talents can only take us so far. Drawing from the ideas and examples of Pericles, Queen Elizabeth I, Martin Luther King Jr, and many others, Greene teaches us how to detach ourselves from our own emotions and master self-control, how to develop the empathy that leads to insight, how to look behind people's masks, and how to resist conformity to develop your singular sense of purpose. Whether at work, in relationships, or in shaping the world around you, The Laws of Human Nature offers brilliant tactics for success, self-improvement, and self-defense.

©2018 Robert Greene (P)2018 Penguin Audio

Reseñas de la Crítica

"In this detailed and expansive guide, Greene (Mastery) seeks to … transform the reader into a 'calmer and more strategic observer', immune to 'emotional drama'. Those are lofty promises, but even skeptics will become believers after diving into Greene’s well-organized text. Overcoming the 'law of irrationality', for instance, leads to the ability to 'open your mind to what is really happening, as opposed to what you are feeling'. Greene’s thoughtful examination of self and society will, for the committed reader, deliver a refreshing and revitalizing perspective." (Publishers Weekly)

Tempo is key! (1.25X)

Do yourself a favor and set the speed to 1.25X. Puts energy into the reading. It almost sounds like the books default speech speed was reduced after the reader completed recording.

Reread this book once a year and practice

I cannot say that I've finished a lot of books during my not so far impressive 24 years on this planet. I used to do everything else but consuming(I use this word to combine reading and listening) books until recently I discovered Audible. I always knew about audiobooks but never really encountered a service of such convenience, quality and variety. And most likely I thought that spending money on books is a waste. Anyway, back to this particular book.

I honestly believe that this book will fit every single human on this planet. It spreads awareness about kind of things everyone knows about but perhaps never really thought through. It digs up your subconscious and makes you aware of it. It shows that you are good, by nature, but still struggling to find this good in the world. The main lesson of the book, at least for me, is that if you want to see changes start with changing yourself. It's so simple. And yet we need to listen to this 30 hours. It opens something for everyone because it compiles long history of observations, experiments, experiences and reflections in a nice, easy to understand way. What's also great is that Robert writers in a very practical way. First you recognize issue, then you become aware of it, then you learn how to deal with it and take action.

The books is simple. The laws are simple. But how important they are and how often we forget about them in our daily life. It's not about becoming an ultimate human being. It's about taking at least some action towards being better every single day. So, my advice would be to reread this peace of art once a year. Remind yourself of your nature, your roots and meaning. And become happier.

Read it at 1,25 x speed

Amazing piece of work, opens up your mind to a variety of ideas. It's packed with things that you did not know you knew, it objetively and scientificly disects the programming of what it means to be human.

In between these amazing points and to emphasize them, there are numerous examples and "tastings" of other great litterature and philisophy.

A must read for any person, will without a doubt read this many times through my life

Another good one from Greene

Please don't let the negative comments about the narrators dissuade you from buying this audio book. I found both narrators' voices easy to listen to - and as usual for Greene's books, the content is informative, helpful, and pragmatic.

Robert Greene is a prophet.

Thank you Master Greene for another classic. Machiavelli & Sun Tzu would be impressed by all your works.

A gem that everyone should read

A gem that everyone should read Amazing information. A must read for everyone. Robert Greene takes it to the next level by unfolding the good, bad, and ugly about human nature and gives you the tools to improve yourself and deal with others accordingly.

good job

absolute, terrific, palpable, uncomfortable, motivating, transcendent, linear, strengthening, transformative, best book on the shelves today.

The best of Robert Green.

Robert Green has a keen understanding of both history and psychology. He combines the learnings in a very interesting way for people who love both history and psychology. I’d venture to say this is Greens # 1 book.

“Smart people learn from their mistakes. Wise people learn from others’ mistakes.”

- Henry Gindt

Must read for everyone

This book manage to illuminate subconscious patterns I’ve been repeating for a few years now. I’m glad I got to read this book in my 20s saving me a lot of hardship.

Fantastic insight

What amazing insight into the human condition. Going to reread immediately. This should be required reading.