Listen free for 30 days
Listen with offer
-
Mastery
- Narrated by: Fred Sanders
- Length: 16 hrs and 9 mins
Failed to add items
Add to basket failed.
Add to wishlist failed.
Remove from wishlist failed.
Adding to library failed
Follow podcast failed
Unfollow podcast failed
Mastery
Buy Now for £16.99
No valid payment method on file.
We are sorry. We are not allowed to sell this product with the selected payment method
Listeners also enjoyed...
Summary
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.
More from the same
What listeners say about Mastery
Average customer ratingsReviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- john
- 01-06-20
the great book I've ever read/listened to
if you only read/listen to one book in your life time make it this one
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
3 people found this helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Amazon Customer
- 05-09-23
Read more than once
Very few books are worth reading again to extract the maximum value from them. This is one. It does not matter how much expertise one might have acquired on the subject, anyone is bound to learn something from this book.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Stuart Crawford
- 21-07-23
Classic
In years to come this book will become more and more
A gift to the world by a servant
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Adrian J. Smith
- 14-02-21
The most inspiring book in a long time
As a fan of Robert Greene's work, Mastery stands out as perhaps the most truly thought provoking exploration of an idea yet. While other Robert Greene books, brilliant in themselves, examine examples around a surrounding idea, Mastery presents the most unique exploration of an idea out of all his works.
The simple premise of Mastery is that the Masters in history, be they Einstein, Da Vinci, Mozart or Darwin, were no more talented than the average person, they didn't have uniquely wired brains, rather, they chose the appropriate passion and chose the appropriate circumstances to let that passion flourish, thereby achieving Mastery.
Greene contends that a unique application of their talent was necessary to achieve Mastery. For example, Mozart was under parental pressure to become a Concert Pianist, rather than a composer, because the former profession was by far the most lucrative. Had he done so, he could have indeed been a concert pianist, but he would have been playing other people's music, and would never have been the Mozart forever remembered by history.
Robert Greene hypothesizes that there are both ways to Mastery and obstacles to Mastery. The way is finding the passion, something that generates interest and fascination, and a subsequent apprenticeship allowing the skill to develop, and eventually, for the apprentice to become their own person and develop mastery.
Obstacles are silencing the voice, due to either peer or parental pressure, opportunities that bring more money and less satisfaction, or denying the possibility of mastery through erroneous beliefs such as not having the right ability or make up.
Mastery is a highly inspiring work, and one that is perfect for instilling inspiration, enthusiasm and self confidence. Highly recommended.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
11 people found this helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- O
- 10-11-20
DOPE.A must read for all hustlers bosses & winners
a really good book with tons of examples not only for progression in in business but daily life. would love a part 2. feel like this topic is endless.
thanks.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Anonymous User
- 30-05-21
simply irresistible
The book is extremely precious - one of the best books each human being should read.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- P Beecheno
- 09-12-19
one to reread again and again
wow this is long but very good. I've bought the concise edition of the book as the full one is mahusive! i loved this book. one of my top 2 of the 30+ I've read this year. i know what i want to master and wi come back to these insights again and again.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- BCS
- 25-01-20
Incredible book.
Could read this over and over again. Recommending it to all my friends and family.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Robert
- 25-10-21
Amazing Book
Another quality book from Robert Greene and well deserving of five stars. The author outlines that mastery comes through a process of life long learning and the development of, and trust in the unique qualities of the true self.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Harry Miller
- 10-01-24
Clearly based on thorough research as well as personal life experience.
Very engaging, example based delivery of the theory to mastering any discipline. Recommended listening/reading.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!