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Are businesses investing enough in their people? Happiness and well-being at work aren't a one-size-fits-all approach. It requires a systemic approach that puts people first and gives them the power to choose! Joining Aoife to explore how companies can create a happier workplace is Ally Fekaiki, the CEO of Juno, a global platform offering a complete well-being solution for employees. Ally delves into the importance of investing in employee well-being as a crucial focus for businesses worldwide. Ally also discusses the future of remote work and the importance of need satisfaction in creating a supportive and empowering work environment. So if you want to foster a positive workplace culture, this episode is a must-listen! Further key points throughout include: - An introduction to Ally Fekaiki - The system of well-being - The importance of putting yourself and your needs first - The role of need satisfaction in the workplace - Is delayed gratification impacting your work? - The challenge of becoming comfortable being uncomfortable - How systems and policies can help you strike an idyllic work-life balance - The pursuit of pleasure: find your sparks of joy every day - How to drive support and empowerment in the workplace "People have a very innate need to be autonomous and to feel like they have free will. So, when you have this kind of two squares, no hole whatsoever, this bashing against each other of individuality, you're not really going to get anywhere." – Ally Fekaiki THE LISTENERS SAY: Do you have any feedback or thoughts on this discussion? If so, please connect with Aoife via the links below and let her know. Aoife would love to hear from you! Resources: Book: The Laws of Human Nature by Robert Greene https://www.amazon.com/Laws-Human-Nature-Robert-Greene/dp/0525428143 Episode playback: Unlocking True Happiness at Work with Aoife O'Brien https://happieratwork.ie/79-unlocking-true-happiness-at-work-with-aoife-obrien/ Connect with Ally Fekaiki: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allyfekaiki/ https://www.withjuno.com/ Connect with Happier at Work host Aoife O'Brien: https://www.happieratwork.ie https://www.impostersyndrome.ie https://www.linkedin.com/in/aoifemobrien https://www.twitter.com/HappierAtWorkHQ https://www.instagram.com/happieratwork.ie https://www.facebook.com/groups/happieratworkpodcast

Are you an Accredited Investor that's tired of getting crushed by paying so much in income tax? Find out how we're helping others like you keep Uncle Sam out of your pocket. Click the link HERE.  Going Long Podcast Episode 274: From Military Paratrooper to Multifamily Specialist ( To see the Video Version of today's conversation just CLICK HERE. ) In the conversation with today's guest, Eli Vo, you'll learn the following:   [00:36 - 03:29] Show introduction with comments from Billy. [03:29 - 08:51] Guest introduction and first questions. [08:51 - 12:11] The backstory and decisions made that led Eli to this point in his journey. [12:11 - 20:32] What gave Eli the mental fortitude to invest beyond his backyard rather than sticking to his local market locations.  [20:32 - 24:32] How Eli came to understand the power of efficiencies and doing things on a larger scale to greatly accelerate the path to financial freedom.   [24:32 - 31:31] Eli takes a look at some of the challenges you may come across when scaling-up your company and your investments, and also some tips and positive aspects of how to do it in the best way. [31:31 - 33:40] How Eli communicates with prospective investors.    Here's what Eli shared with us during today's conversation:    Where in the world Eli is currently: Fort Worth, Texas. The most positive thing to happen in the past 24 hours: Eli was able to take some time out to go on a date with his wife! Favourite city in Europe: Sparta, Greece. A mistake that Eli would like you to learn from so that you don't have to pay full price: Work out a good morning routine to get on top of your time management. Book Recommendation: The Laws of Human Nature, by Robert Greene. https://www.amazon.com/Laws-Human-Nature-Robert-Greene/dp/0525428143    Be sure to reach out and connect with Eli Vo by using the info below:     Email: eli@investwithamg.com  Website: https://www.investwithamg.com/      To see the Video Version of today's conversation just CLICK HERE.   How to leave a review for The Going Long Podcast: https://youtu.be/qfRqLVcf8UI     Start taking action TODAY so that you can gain more Education and Control over your financial life.   Are you an Accredited Investor that's tired of getting crushed by paying so much in income tax? Find out how we're helping others like you keep Uncle Sam out of your pocket. Go to https://www.firstgencp.com/goinglong   Be sure to connect with Billy!  He's made it easy for you to do…Just go to any of these sites:   Website: www.billykeels.com Youtube: billykeels Facebook: Billy Keels Fan Page Instagram: @billykeels Twitter: @billykeels LinkedIn: Billy Keels    

JC looks at the life of Greek statesman and Athenian general Pericles through the lens of Robert Greene's "The Laws of Human Nature." You can purchase the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Laws-Human-Nature-Robert-Greene/dp/0525428143

JC looks at the life of Greek statesman and Athenian general Pericles through the lens of Robert Greene's "The Laws of Human Nature." You can purchase the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Laws-Human-Nature-Robert-Greene/dp/0525428143

JC looks at the life of Greek statesman and Athenian general Pericles through the lens of Robert Greene's "The Laws of Human Nature." You can purchase the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Laws-Human-Nature-Robert-Greene/dp/0525428143

In this episode, I share a principle that my dad taught me and I talk about the power of thinking the best of people – always. I talk about the three things that I practice in order to help think the best of even the most irrational and difficult people. I read from Robert Greenes book, The Laws of Human Nature and share an example of how the Russian writer, Anton Chekhov was able to forgive people, even his father who beat him. Laws of Human Nature: https://www.amazon.com/Laws-Human-Nature-Robert-Greene/dp/0525428143If you want to receive the expanded thoughts on this episode, and the acronym for grace, send me a direct message at instagram.com/kellerthinks Connect with Justin: Instagram.com/kellerthinks | Circlefifty.com | medium.com/@kellerthinks | fb.com/kellerthinks | twitter.com/kellerthinks | TikTok.com/@kellerthinks 

This week we have Marcus Lattimore on the podcast! A native of Duncan, Marcus Lattimore is one of the most influential public figures in South Carolina. Regarded as one of the best high school football players ever, he decided to stay home and play for the University of South Carolina. He exploded onto the scene racking up accolades including being named an All American and National Freshman of the year. Despite suffering two catastrophic knee injuries and only playing in 24 games, he set the school record for career rushing touchdowns with 38. He was still drafted in the 4th round of the 2013 NFL draft by the San Francisco 49ers. Due to complications with knee injuries, he never played in a regular-season game. Marcus is now a speaker and writer in Portland, Oregon where he now lives with his wife Miranda, and dog Mocha. Now, Marcus focuses on personal mentorship and business mentorship as well as speaking engagements to help motivate and inspire. Marcus hopes to help many with his blog on self-reflection and authenticity, his keys to true happiness, and a fulfilled life. In this episode, we dive into the genesis of Marcus' football career and what the process was recovering and rehabbing from the major injury he sustained. Marcus shares what it was like letting go of his identity as a football player and finding purpose outside of sports. Marcus is now a part of The Hart Collective and his journey is one that we can all learn from.  In this episode, we discussed: The genesis of Marcus' football career The external pressure placed on high school athletes  The injury that changed the course of Marcus' career  Getting drafted into the NFL and the difficult process of rehabilitation The painful process of letting go of the dream of playing football  How Marcus was able to get back on track and find purpose outside of sports The power of reading and it's ability to educate and humble us Cultivating habits and letting go of distractions Tools and works discussed in this episode: https://www.amazon.com/Laws-Human-Nature-Robert-Greene/dp/0525428143 (Laws of Human Nature) - Robert Greene https://www.amazon.com/Monk-Who-Sold-His-Ferrari/dp/0062515675 (The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari) - Robin Sharma Connect with Marcus Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/marcuslattimore_/ (@marcuslattimore_) Twitter | https://twitter.com/MarcusLattimore?s=20 (@MarcusLattimore) Website | https://marcuslattimore.com/ (marcuslattimore.com) Connect with Joe Website |https://www.joe-hawley.com/ ( )http://www.joe-hawley.com/ (www.joe-hawley.com) Website | https://www.thehartcollective.com/ (The Härt Collective) LinkedIn | http://linkedin.com/in/joe-hawley (Joe Hawley) Instagram |https://www.instagram.com/joe.hawley/ ( @joe.hawley) Sign up for the Härt Collective Newsletter: https://www.thehartcollective.com/contact (https://www.thehartcollective.com/contact) Looking for remote work? Check out http://www.growmotely.com?grsf=wqdmy1 (growmotely) Former pro athlete? Looking for community? You're not alone. Check out https://manvandogblog.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=969247962f6f6290a6a25a27f&id=57d147c59e&e=f05c590f0c (The Härt Collective). Check out my reality based podcast, https://www.lovenlifepodcast.com/ (Love 'n Life) Check out https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/quantum-coffee-with-joe-hawley-podcast/id1526131260 (Quantum Coffee), where he brings on guests to discuss the unanswerable questions of the Universe If You Enjoy This Show Please Subscribe and Give Us a 5-Star Rating ★★★★★ and Review on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/quantum-coffee-with-joe-hawley-podcast/id1526131260 (Apple Podcasts)

About RobertRobert Greene is the author of the New York Times bestsellers The 48 Laws of Power, The Art of Seduction, The 33 Strategies of War, The 50th Law, and Mastery. In his highly anticipated sixth book, The Laws of Human Nature, he turns to the most important subject of all – understanding people's drives and motivations, even when they are unconscious of them themselves. 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. He shows 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. In addition to having a strong following within the business world and a deep following in Washington, DC, Greene's books are hailed by everyone from war historians to the biggest musicians in the industry (including Jay-Z, Drake, and 50 Cent). Greene attended U.C. Berkeley and the University of Wisconsin at Madison, where he received a degree in classical studies. He currently lives in Los Angeles.Connect with Robert Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/robertgreeneofficial/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/The-48-Laws-of-Power-by-Robert-Greene-139177212820049/Buy his books - https://powerseductionandwar.com/about/Follow The Story Box on Social MediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/thestoryboxpodcast/ Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/thestoryboxpodcast Website - https://thestoryboxpodcast.com/The Story Box on Podcast Platforms & Subscribe for more! Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-story-box/id1486295252 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7h8Qv3r2ZV29f7ktJOwmgM?si=FXxYC1JFSHesBv7_d1WtNQ Watch The Full Episode Here: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheStoryBox If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe to YouTube & Apple Podcasts, and leave a 5-star positive rating and review over on Apple Podcasts. Share it around with your friends and family.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This man needs no introduction but I’m going to give him one anyway. Robert Greene is the author of the New York Times bestsellers The 48 Laws of Power, The Art of Seduction, The 33 Strategies of War, The 50th Law and Mastery. His highly anticipated sixth book, The Laws of Human Nature, explores people's drives and motivations, even when they are unconscious of them themselves. 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.   Having read hundreds of business books myself, perhaps the books that have had the most profound positive impact on how I show up each day and how I conduct myself are books on psychology, behavioural economics, neuroscience and biological evolution. Books that ultimately helped me to understand myself and understand others. As such, I was really excited to read the Laws of Nature and speak with Greene about what is such a fundamental topic.   In addition to having a strong following within the business world and a deep following in Washington, DC, Greene's books are hailed by everyone from war historians to the biggest musicians in the industry (including Jay-Z and 50 Cent).   Expect to learn a ton from this conversation, but in particular, three key take-aways: 1) How having an estimated 80 jobs before becoming an author shaped Greene’s world view and made him a better and more creative writer 2) Why it is our moments of frustration where we often seek out life-changing answers 3) How Greene seeks the path of what is ‘most right’ by looking at questions from multiple angles and contemplating many alternatives   This just scratches the surface of the many enlightening things we discussed - just peek at the topics discussed in the show notes to get a feel for everything discussed - so with that, it gives me much pleasure to present you with one of the most pre-eminent authors of our time, the one and only, Robert Greene.   Topics Discussed: -      How having an estimated 80 jobs before becoming an author shaped Greene’s world view and made him a better and more creative writer -      Greene’s take on ‘strong opinions, loosely held’ -      Why books on human behaviour can make you a better entrepreneur than business books -      What The Laws of Human Nature offers that other books don’t -      Greene’s approach to writing books like the 48 Laws of Power and Mastery -      How Greene aims to avoid the narrative fallacy -      Why one should look for their ‘higher purpose’ in life -      The peril of false purposes -      Why it is our moments of frustration where we often seek out life-changing answers -      Imposter syndrome -      Avoiding the ‘counterfeit yes’ in sales -      Napoleon and controlled chaos -      How to become like Marcus Aurelius or Queen Elizabeth I, a leader who people want to follow -      Pericles and emotional regulation -      How Greene seeks the path of ‘most right’ by looking at questions from all angles -      Why activism is often just a fast-track to moral righteousness, sans actually being morally righteous -      Why people wear masks and why it’s their shadows that reveal their true selves -      How to infer what people’s true character, or shadow, is through body language -      How social media can bring out the worst in us and the rise of tech addiction -      Keeping toxic people out of your life or not succumbing to their games -      How to persuade by first confirming people’s self-opinion -      How to persuade by allaying someone’s insecurities -      The irrationality of human beings and why we should increase our reaction time -      Greene’s meditation practice and how it has impacted his life and work   Show Notes: 1.    The Blog of Robert Greene: www.powerseductionandwar.com 2.    Twitter: @RobertGreene 3.    Greene’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Robert-Greene/e/B001IGV3IS 4.    The Laws of Human Nature Book: https://www.amazon.com/Laws-Human-Nature-Robert-Greene/dp/0525428143  

What comes to your mind when you think of mob mentality? Angry protestors? Super Bowl celebrations? Political parties at war?How is it possible that regular people can act so differently when they're in a group?In this episode, we'll learn how and why the people around us can shape our thinking and our mood.You'll also find out how to spot envy and aggression, and how to keep yourself from being swept away with the emotion of a mob.Most importantly: You'll learn exactly how the Left can use these tips and tactics to destroy Donald Trump.And why they still won't do it.YouTube: Bill Burr - Owning a Doghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sUEaATniCoWashington Babylonhttps://www.amazon.com/Washington-Babylon-George-Donald-Scandals/dp/1642931527/ref=sr_1_1?crid=34U1NY4WETVAQ&keywords=washington+babylon&qid=1583983223&sprefix=washington+babyl%2Caps%2C156&sr=8-1Never Split the Differencehttps://www.amazon.com/Never-Split-Difference-Negotiating-Depended/dp/B01COR1GM2/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1AP2MMBIG27EF&keywords=never+split+the+difference&qid=1583983134&sprefix=never+spl%2Caps%2C312&sr=8-1The Laws of Human Naturehttps://www.amazon.com/Laws-Human-Nature-Robert-Greene/dp/0525428143/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=laws+of+human+nature+robert+greene&qid=1583983194&sr=8-3 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sponsors Netlify Sentry use the code “devchat” for 2 months free on Sentry’s small plan Triplebyte offers a $1000 signing bonus Panel Nader Dabit Lucas Reis David Ceddia Thomas Aylott Episode Summary On today’s show the panel discusses what what jobs should be delegated to the front and backend when doing fullstack development with React. They talk about where the data fetching starts coming into play in a react app and the big changes from the old web to the modern web in data fetching. They discuss how much interaction with the backend there is when working with front end applications, but also the importance of properly separating backend and frontend teams. They discuss the pros and cons of separating the front and backend teams, and agree that the problem space between both back and frontend is the user interface. They talk about where middlewares fit in. The panel notes that it is important to ensure that your new app can still communicate with older versions, and talk about different ways of dealing with it, such as continually evolving schema, installing new versions, or even never deleting anything and only adding new events. The panel talks about who should work the middle layer and who, between frontend and backend developers, should be put in charge of maintaining it. They discuss the misconception that using React makes server-side jobs irrelevant and how React actually helps. They note how automation in programming has changed the way that people use the web. They conclude by saying it is important to understand there are different ways to do these kinds of things, and encouraging listeners to look at the abstractions being built out in the serverless world Links State jQuery Middleware Rest BFFs (Backend for Frontend) Syscalls AWS Follow DevChat on Facebook and Twitter Picks Nader Dabit: The Never Hero Listening to books in the car with your kids. Lucas Reis: Why Softer Projects Take Longer Than You Think by Erik Bernhardsson Interviewing is a noisy prediction problem by Erik Bernhardsson David Ceddia: 11ty Thomas Aylott: Groovy Tie Squad The Laws of Human Nature by Robert Green

Sponsors Netlify Sentry use the code “devchat” for 2 months free on Sentry’s small plan Triplebyte offers a $1000 signing bonus Panel Nader Dabit Lucas Reis David Ceddia Thomas Aylott Episode Summary On today’s show the panel discusses what what jobs should be delegated to the front and backend when doing fullstack development with React. They talk about where the data fetching starts coming into play in a react app and the big changes from the old web to the modern web in data fetching. They discuss how much interaction with the backend there is when working with front end applications, but also the importance of properly separating backend and frontend teams. They discuss the pros and cons of separating the front and backend teams, and agree that the problem space between both back and frontend is the user interface. They talk about where middlewares fit in. The panel notes that it is important to ensure that your new app can still communicate with older versions, and talk about different ways of dealing with it, such as continually evolving schema, installing new versions, or even never deleting anything and only adding new events. The panel talks about who should work the middle layer and who, between frontend and backend developers, should be put in charge of maintaining it. They discuss the misconception that using React makes server-side jobs irrelevant and how React actually helps. They note how automation in programming has changed the way that people use the web. They conclude by saying it is important to understand there are different ways to do these kinds of things, and encouraging listeners to look at the abstractions being built out in the serverless world Links State jQuery Middleware Rest BFFs (Backend for Frontend) Syscalls AWS Follow DevChat on Facebook and Twitter Picks Nader Dabit: The Never Hero Listening to books in the car with your kids. Lucas Reis: Why Softer Projects Take Longer Than You Think by Erik Bernhardsson Interviewing is a noisy prediction problem by Erik Bernhardsson David Ceddia: 11ty Thomas Aylott: Groovy Tie Squad The Laws of Human Nature by Robert Green

Sponsors Netlify Sentry use the code “devchat” for 2 months free on Sentry’s small plan Triplebyte offers a $1000 signing bonus CacheFly Panel Nader Dabit Justin Bennett Lucas Reis Dave Ceddia Charles Max Wood Joined by Special Guests: Thomas Aylott, Conlin Durbin Episode Summary Conlin Durbin is a front end software engineer for a company called Lessonly and occasionally writes about React. Thomas Aylott is a web guy from the 90’s who was briefly on the React team, and he makes thingsthatdostuff.com and groovytiesquad.com. The panel discusses  Conlin’s article Link Lists in the Wild: React Hooks. They begin by talking about the relationship between linked lists and React hooks. Linked lists are used under the hood to render hooks every time that they’re created and maintain integrity of the hook chain. They discuss the importance of knowing what goes on under the hood share their methods of learning. They give tips for learning on the job. The panel agrees that one of the best ways to learn is to teach. Conlin shares his experience working for Lessonly, a company that builds lesson-building software. The panel discusses WET (Write Everything Twice) vs DRY (Don’t Repeat Yourself) programming. They talk about when it is beneficial to have abstractions in code and when it is not. It’s also important to think about the humans that are going to be using it, and to write the code so that it’s humane. They praise good error messages that tell you exactly where you went wrong and how to fix it. They talk about the dangers of putting invariants everywhere, and finish by talking about ways to improve. Links Linked list React Fiber Hooks Backbone JavaScript Redux Gatsby Flow Jake Archibald: In The Loop-JS Conf Asia 2018 (video) What the heck is the event loop anyway? (video) Practical 00 Design in  Ruby, Sandi Metz Stop trying to be so DRY, instead Write Everything Twice (WET) Sebastian Markbage: Minimal API Surface Area – Learning patterns instead of frameworks Someone Is Changing Your Code Conlin Durbin username for most places is ‘wuz’, except Twitter for twitter it’s @CallMeWuz Follow DevChat on Facebook and Twitter Picks Justin Bennett: The 3 most effective ways to build trust as a leader article Pheonix Live View Lucas Reis: Pamela Zave Small Functions Considered Harmful article Dave Ceddia: New Redux course Kinesis Advantage 2 Keyboard Charles Max Wood: MicroConf BuzzSprout Thomas Aylott: Noflojs.org The Laws of Human Nature by Robert Greene Conlin Durbin: https://dev.to/ Soft Skills Engineering Conlin’s Discord server

Sponsors Netlify Sentry use the code “devchat” for 2 months free on Sentry’s small plan Triplebyte offers a $1000 signing bonus CacheFly Panel Nader Dabit Justin Bennett Lucas Reis Dave Ceddia Charles Max Wood Joined by Special Guests: Thomas Aylott, Conlin Durbin Episode Summary Conlin Durbin is a front end software engineer for a company called Lessonly and occasionally writes about React. Thomas Aylott is a web guy from the 90’s who was briefly on the React team, and he makes thingsthatdostuff.com and groovytiesquad.com. The panel discusses  Conlin’s article Link Lists in the Wild: React Hooks. They begin by talking about the relationship between linked lists and React hooks. Linked lists are used under the hood to render hooks every time that they’re created and maintain integrity of the hook chain. They discuss the importance of knowing what goes on under the hood share their methods of learning. They give tips for learning on the job. The panel agrees that one of the best ways to learn is to teach. Conlin shares his experience working for Lessonly, a company that builds lesson-building software. The panel discusses WET (Write Everything Twice) vs DRY (Don’t Repeat Yourself) programming. They talk about when it is beneficial to have abstractions in code and when it is not. It’s also important to think about the humans that are going to be using it, and to write the code so that it’s humane. They praise good error messages that tell you exactly where you went wrong and how to fix it. They talk about the dangers of putting invariants everywhere, and finish by talking about ways to improve. Links Linked list React Fiber Hooks Backbone JavaScript Redux Gatsby Flow Jake Archibald: In The Loop-JS Conf Asia 2018 (video) What the heck is the event loop anyway? (video) Practical 00 Design in  Ruby, Sandi Metz Stop trying to be so DRY, instead Write Everything Twice (WET) Sebastian Markbage: Minimal API Surface Area – Learning patterns instead of frameworks Someone Is Changing Your Code Conlin Durbin username for most places is ‘wuz’, except Twitter for twitter it’s @CallMeWuz Follow DevChat on Facebook and Twitter Picks Justin Bennett: The 3 most effective ways to build trust as a leader article Pheonix Live View Lucas Reis: Pamela Zave Small Functions Considered Harmful article Dave Ceddia: New Redux course Kinesis Advantage 2 Keyboard Charles Max Wood: MicroConf BuzzSprout Thomas Aylott: Noflojs.org The Laws of Human Nature by Robert Greene Conlin Durbin: https://dev.to/ Soft Skills Engineering Conlin’s Discord server

The Laws of Human Nature - by Robert Greene.    This is a phenomenal book, all about what we do and why we do it. It should be read to firstly identify what is driving your own behaviour, secondly to allow you to start to make some positive changes to your behaviour, then thirdly to begin to recognise what other people are doing and why they might be doing it.   In this episode, we're covering four of the laws:  - Chapter 6: Elevate Your Perspective (The Law of Shortsightedness)  - Chapter 8: Change Your Circumstances by Changing Your Attitude (The Law of Self-Sabotage)  - Chapter 2: Transform Self-Love into Empathy (The Law of Narcissism)  - Chapter 13: Advance with a Sense of Purpose (The Law of Aimlessness)   Get your 7 day free trial with Blinkist: Www.blinkist.com/whatyouwilllearn   Check out top 50: www.whatyouwilllearn.com Grab a copy of the book here: https://www.bookdepository.com/Laws-Human-Nature-Robert-Greene/9781781259191/?a_aid=adamsbooks 

This man needs no introduction but I’m going to give him one anyway.   Robert Greene is the author of the New York Times bestsellers The 48 Laws of Power, The Art of Seduction, The 33 Strategies of War, The 50th Law and Mastery. His highly anticipated sixth book, The Laws of Human Nature, explores people's drives and motivations, even when they are unconscious of them themselves. 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.   Having read hundreds of business books myself, perhaps the books that have had the most profound positive impact on how I show up each day and how I conduct myself are books on psychology, behavioural economics, neuroscience and biological evolution. Books that ultimately helped me to understand myself and understand others. As such, I was really excited to read the Laws of Nature and speak with Greene about what is such a fundamental topic.   In addition to having a strong following within the business world and a deep following in Washington, DC, Greene's books are hailed by everyone from war historians to the biggest musicians in the industry (including Jay-Z and 50 Cent).   Expect to learn a ton from this conversation, but in particular, three key take-aways: 1) How having an estimated 80 jobs before becoming an author shaped Greene’s world view and made him a better and more creative writer 2) Why it is our moments of frustration where we often seek out life-changing answers 3) How Greene seeks the path of what is ‘most right’ by looking at questions from multiple angles and contemplating many alternatives   This just scratches the surface of the many enlightening things we discussed - just peak at the topics discussed in the show notes to get a feel for everything discussed - so with that, it gives me much pleasure to present you with one of the most pre-eminent authors of our time, the one and only, Robert Greene.   Topics Discussed: How having an estimated 80 jobs before becoming an author shaped Greene’s world view and made him a better and more creative writer Greene’s take on ‘strong opinions, loosely held’ Why books on human behaviour can make you a better entrepreneur than business books What The Laws of Human Nature offers that other books don’t Greene’s approach to writing books like the 48 Laws of Power and Mastery How Greene aims to avoid the narrative fallacy Why one should look for their ‘higher purpose’ in life The peril of false purposes Why it is our moments of frustration where we often seek out life-changing answers Imposter syndrome Avoiding the ‘counterfeit yes’ in sales Napoleon and controlled chaos How to become like Marcus Aurelius or Queen Elizabeth I, a leader who people want to follow Pericles and emotional regulation How Greene seeks the path of ‘most right’ by looking at questions from all angles Why activism is often just a fast-track to moral righteousness, sans actually being morally righteous Why people wear masks and why it’s their shadows that reveal their true selves How to infer what people’s true character, or shadow, is through body language How social media can bring out the worst in us and the rise of tech addiction Keeping toxic people out of your life or not succumbing to their games How to persuade by first confirming people’s self-opinion How to persuade by allaying someone’s insecurities The irrationality of human beings and why we should increase our reaction time Greene’s meditation practice and how it has impacted his life and work   Show Notes: The Blog of Robert Greene: powerseductionandwar.com Twitter: @RobertGreene Greene’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Robert-Greene/e/B001IGV3IS The Laws of Human Nature Book: https://www.amazon.com/Laws-Human-Nature-Robert-Greene/dp/0525428143 --- Employee to Entrepreneur podcast on Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/employeetoentrepreneurpodcast  Listen to Future Squared on Apple Podcasts @ goo.gl/sMnEa0   Also available on: Spotify, Google Podcasts, TuneIn, Stitcher and Soundcloud  Twitter: www.twitter.com/steveglaveski  Instagram: www.instagram.com/@thesteveglaveski   Future Squared: www.futuresquared.xyz   Steve Glaveski: www.steveglaveski.com   Medium: www.medium.com/@steveglaveski   NEW Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/futuresquared/