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

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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.

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Classic

In years to come this book will become more and more
A gift to the world by a servant

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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.

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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.
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simply irresistible

The book is extremely precious - one of the best books each human being should read.

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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.

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Incredible book.

Could read this over and over again. Recommending it to all my friends and family.

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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.

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One of the most comprehensive strategies how to achieve mastery

You can see how much work was done behind the book. Great. Would love to hear audiobooks narrated by Robert Green himself though

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