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)

7 Books in One Epic

Robert tempers the aggressive macheavellian tone from his past works like The Laws of Power into something much more real. I would like to believe this is much closer to the real Robert. This monster has the value and volume of a half dozen quality books, and after 20 hours I was still totally engaged.

Worst Book Ever!!!!

I’m kidding, I purchased both the audio and hard cover. Just on the first law I was blown away on how I thought I was rational but in reality I’m not. My favorite part of chapter 1 is something along the lines of “always look for the evidence that discredits your most cherished beliefs and the beliefs of others”

Cannot stop listening to it!

I highly recommend this book. One of the things that I love the most about this book is that you can listen to one or two chapters, depending on your mood or situation. Of all my audiobooks, this is the one that I have listened the most times.

The Laws of Human Nature

Loved it from start to finish and it was a great book wil read again

Robert Greene is just a Genius.

In this Book it will help you understand yourself and those around you on a level that’s just beyond words. I will call this one the Entrepreneur bible. 😊

a masterpeice, Robert Greene is a huge inspiration

I have read every single book by Robert Greene and I was waiting for this book for so long!

Lots of learning

I have to say I found it a tough listen at the start , but once I got into it and listened for no more than 45min at a time I found it fascinating. I learnt a lot and it called for a lot of thought. I really loved the stories and while I learnt about people I got some great history lessons.

I have to recommend this book to any adult

Amazing! Robert Greene’s best work yet

I am a Fan if Robert Greene’s work. This however has sincerely become my favorite thus far. This book made me think about myself in a different way and being that we all are subject to the laws of human nature I feel it is important for everyone to study others and themselves in this light. Truly a life changing book. I find all his writings to be amazing but this particular Piece was truly something special. I can’t recommend enough

Life Changing

i see life with new eyes. an amazing ride. i had no idea all of this was going on

Insightful and Practical

Robert Greene, as usual has put a tremendous amount of thought into his work, particularly this one.
No amount of re-reading/listening and repeating will be enough, as one can always return to his work and find yet another useful piece of wisdom to come away with.
Inspirating yet never naive, dark yet never melancholic, and didactic yet never preachy; Greene has revealed the paths to and mechanisms of the best and worst qualities (often born of the same characteristics) of Humanity in The Laws of Human Nature.