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Dec 2022
58m 42s

DON’T Send That Text w/ Robert Greene

Violet Benson
About this episode

Hey Besties! To conclude Mentor month, we have a continuation of last week's interview with the illustrious Robert Greene! Again, Robert is the author of 6 New York Times bestsellers including the infamous The 48 Laws of Power and The Art of Seduction. So get your pen and paper out, we’re taking notes

This week on Almost Adulting Robert takes a deep dive explaining the difference between deception and lying by telling us stories from his past and how through trial and error he learned some of his greatest powers. Violet and Robert also teach tactics to help us not overreact, and some extremely valid reasons as to why you should NOT send that text…at least in the moment. Finally, Robert tells us the honest truth about why when people show us their true colors the first time, we need to believe them. This applies to that guy you don’t wanna get rid of too! These lessons are the perfect way to end the year and get us ready to take on the next - and this is gonna be the best year yet. Happy Holidays Besties and stay safe! See you in 2023!

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What to Listen For:

  • 00:00 Introduction
  • 00:23 The power of deception
  • 05:27 Envy and people wanting someone from you
  • 07:46 Why is the book “48 Laws of Power” popular in prison?
  • 09:39 The worst advice became the best advice
  • 13:58 Deception vs. lying
  • 18:40 When someone’s mask falls off
  • 22:03 Advice for people in the workspace
  • 28:33 It’s difficult for women in the workplace
  • 30:39 Study of human behavior
  • 34:44 Be patient 
  • 36:45 Train yourself to not react right away
  • 39:51 For people in power and leadership
  • 43:16 Be okay to admit you’re wrong
  • 46:20 The one book Robert would want you to read
  • 48:32 Your real power & using your weakness as your strength
  • 50:49 Gaining power from respect vs. fear


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