The Laws of Human Nature

By: Robert Greene

Narrated by: Paul Michael, Robert Greene

Length: 28 hrs and 26 mins

Publisher's summary

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

Critic reviews

"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)

LOVE IT

if you are like me and someone who loves having a better understanding of people and where some of their actions and attitudes comes from this book is great.

additionally it's a great book to help you check yourself and some of your own bad habits and insecure behaviors..

If you are a parent or leader of any sort, I recommend this book.

Unfortunately valuable

The author describes the world we live in (at least I - Young men think so). I think it should be different, better etc. But I need to face the reality as it is.

Will it change your life?

What can I say it’s Robert Greene. Really impressed by this one. It’s the kind of book you need to read once a year. Great stories and well researched. If you’re disappointed by this book then maybe your ego is too far gone. Thank you Mr Greene!

Revealing

This is an excellent audio book on how to live navigate life's issues. I

Life changing

Robert Greene at his finest. No one can explain us, human animal, with such detail and flow. In his typical style Robert gives you a clear cut example from history to lay the foundation for the law he's about to explain. This book will live in my library.

Great book!

Great book. loved the ending chapter on how to use our death to enhance our life experience

Awesome

This was just sublime! a great Review of our life and history with lots of amazing facts! Just another must from Greene

Listen/read this now if you read nothing else.

We all like to say certain books are a must read, but this stands above the rest as timeless wisdom front to back.

Long but good.

Very verbose but, the ideas and subjects outlined were strong and relevant for today's reader.

Another Master Class in Human Behavior

Robert Greene, a student in human chess, wrote another great book. This one is a lot more personal. With a look into yourself in every chapter. You can't learn about what's making people around you tick without finding things to internalize here. Great book. Narrator was easy to listen to. I've listened to the 48 Laws on audio and chose to stick with the printed version. This one was presented a lot better.
Back to the author...Greene went deep in this one. So listen more than once. Or listen and read.