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Narrated by:
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Fred Sanders
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By:
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Robert Greene
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.
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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)
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There is no magic here, but an excellent personal trainer. Its worth a listen.
Gare Henderson
Mastery is both a goal and a destination...
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If you could sum up Mastery in three words, what would they be?
Fantastic, Enlightening, Extremely well researched and well written!Who was your favorite character and why?
Mozart, Ben Franklin, and all the historical characters.What’s the most interesting tidbit you’ve picked up from this book?
This is a guidebook for life. It is a book I will reference always.Any additional comments?
Just spectacular, this book is flying under the radar, but deserves much praise!Overall One of the Best Books I Have Ever Read
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Developing my uniqueness
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Inspirational
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always great
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Robert Greene Does it AGAIN!!!!!
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my second round of listening, I have the paperbac
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Perhaps one of the most underrated books
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superb
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Wonderful
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