The Art of Strategy

I love his books😘😘

I'm so happy I made productive decisions about my finances that changed my life. Managing money is different from accumulating wealth, and the lack of investment education in schools may explain why people struggle to maintain their financial gains. I embrace challenging times while others tend to avoid them. Well, at least my advisor does too.

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There is one God, who created Heaven and Earth. He made us in His image and likeness. He made us to worship and we chose to rebel against God. As a result we are seperated from God but God didn’t leave us. Instead God sent His one and only Son, His Son is Jesus. He was born of a virgin and lived a life without sin, though He was tempted in every way as we are. He went on the cross and He willingly took our sins past, present and future. Jesus died in my place for my sins, paying my debt to God and purchasing my salvation. Jesus died but He rose on the third day victory over satan, sin, demons and hell. Jesus tells us to share this story of the Good News and there’s a God that lovingly pursues us. Jesus is coming to judge the living and the dead and those who trust in God will forever be with Him in His Kingdom and those who do not will suffer forever in hell....

I'm so guilty of brow beating people or creating a debate off the back of a simple passing comment someone makes. In my mind it's about this quest for truth or logic but it's usually ill advised and completely pyrrhic. I only see the exhaustion in their face when it's too late. This is something I'm really working on.

Im very glad that I know him very early! we need more people like him

It's disappointing that Robert (nor anyone) has not responded to my previous question of what is "strategy"? He uses the term so loosely that it doesn't have any real meaning from what I can tell.
If not, if there's real meaning, I'm listening....

Your books have helped me more than anything else I have tried. I thank you sir and may your God bless your efforts and your journey. ❤

The strength of one's character refers to their ability to display resilience and fortitude during moments of adversity. In the context of the law of compulsive behavior, it is imperative for individuals to possess a strong character to resist the urges and temptations that may lead to compulsive behavior. According to a study conducted by the American Psychological Association, individuals with strong moral characters were less likely to engage in impulsive behaviors and more likely to adhere to societal norms and legal obligations. Furthermore, the Journal of Addiction Research & Therapy reports that individuals who possess a strong character are better equipped to maintain abstinence from compulsive behavior.

The strength of a person's character is important in the context of compulsive behavior because it can help them resist the urge to engage in compulsive behavior. A strong character can help a person stay committed to their goals and values, even in the face of temptation.

Can they VS Will they

It effects the need to control the environment.although I believe it can be fought if we put our mind to it because after all it is us doing it in the first place. I am looking for guidance.

What is a common gotcha scenario of understanding the Strength of People's Character in the context of The Law of Compulsive Behavior? Why hasn’t Ryan replied to me?

Hola Robert,
I want to tell you that i learn so much from you. Gracias.
May the Universe be with you always. Peace and light. 💖

Robert, very interesting video, but with all due respect I never heard a clear definition of "strategy", and I've watched it three times. I heard references to strategy being 'rational' - hopefully yes, but consider that perfect rationality is (1) not possible and (2) therefore not required for 'strategy' to happen. More rationality is preferred to less, I'm sure we agree on that, while rationality is helpful to strategy, it is absolutely not necessary. Irrational decisions still happen for many reasons.

I also heard 'strategy' referred to as 'changing how you view the situation', but this is a viewpoint, a perspective of a given situation, which is not really the same thing as 'strategy' itself. 'Strategy' must be what you do with said viewpoint that makes for 'good strategy' or not, no? Although a viewpoint may lead to an eventual 'strategy', but that makes it an antecedent to 'strategy', but not 'strategy' itself. I also heard strategy referred to as 'taking power instead of simply reacting.' But 'taking power' is, by definition, offensive rather than reactive; it is assertive in nature which is inconsistent with the idea of simply avoiding the confrontation instead of attempting proactive taking of control. A concise definition of 'strategy' can't be both assertive and avoiding as these are inconsistent behaviors.

Likewise, the term "strategic" was (IMO) loosely used as "deliberately getting under one's skin", and "passive-aggressive behavior", etc. But these are only examples of behaviors, without getting at the meaning of "strategic". Likewise, "strategic thinking" was described as being "deliberate". But, like being 'rational', one can be 'deliberate' AND wrong in their strategic decisions, so 'deliberate' does not capture 'strategy' either. You also explained the term "strategic" to mean "thinking about the consequences of your actions." But again, this is just basic to all decisions - strategic, tactical, or not. So what about this explanation is unique to 'strategic' decision making. How is this different from basic decision making I guess is the question.
It seems to me that you are essentially saying, "strategic" means basically, 'good decision making done deliberately with the consequences in mind'. Is that correct? But here's my problem with this - the explanation that 'strategy' is simply 'good decision making' is circular. A circular argument is inadequate to capture the meaning of 'strategy', at least not in a way that is generalizable as your title suggests ("The Art of Strategy").

Then lastly, you explained that a "strategist" is someone who avoids power struggles with others. But Robert, there must be more to being a 'strategist' than simple avoidance behavior. It seems to me that while 'avoidance' may be a strategic decision, one of several possibilities, it falls short of capturing the meaning of either "strategy" or "strategist" as there are other decisions, other possibilities and other behaviors that this explanation of "strategist" leaves out. Likewise you suggested a "strategist thinks instead of reacting", but this is another way of saying 'deliberate', and as argued above 'deliberate' decisions may or may not produce 'good strategy' (meaning a good decision/outcome), so 'thinking before reacting' also falls short of defining 'strategy'.

I think your three explanations of these key terms are a bit lacking in that they don't come together in a cohesive explanation of 'strategy' nor 'strategic thinking'. Instead, the language (in my view) is imprecise and bounces around without ever concretely defining what 'strategy' (the construct) actually is, nor in a way that's generalizable beyond simple human interactions (as implied by the title, "The Art of Strategy".) Robert, I think what you've done in this video is describe a few 'best practices', specific human behaviors when facing verbal aggression, which is good information to have and know, to be sure. But for this video to be called 'The Art of Strategy', in my view, requires a stronger emphasis on a cohesive definition and explanation of the construct called "strategy". Once we have this, then we can define "strategic thinking" in more concrete terms.

I do hope you or others will respond. Thanks.

Sir thank you very much. You always fix my mood

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There is nothing weirder than listening to this guy talk about seduction.

The moment you start thinking instead of reacting, you become a strategist in life! what a great advice👌 Thank you, Mr. Robert Greene!

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That's the psychology lesson on how to deal with a narcissist, we all know who study psychology either you completely cut them out of your life or not react to a narcissist and their tactics to get under your skin. The question he or anyone needs to ask is why there is need for someone to someone else's skin to get you or anybody react then feel good about it?

Look at the problem not the strategy to deal with the problem. Cut the problem out of your life not train yourself how to deal with it your whole life to live with stress.

Sounds like he was hijacked by a narcissist or a psychopath, no wonder he became sick and ill.

OK papi! You are my mentor

Totally loved it, really needed to hear and implement this.

Yes. I was the worst student in my negotiations class and made a ton of effort to get better, only to realize towards the end of the class I “won” every negotiation but no one wants to partner with me. Strategy is taking the future consequences into consideration, to realize there’s rarely a absolute win/lose in life.

Pyrrhic victories - the reason why the internet is so shitty

Thanks for the wisdom Mr. Greene, your book The 48 Laws of Power has been one of the best I've read.

Keep up the great work

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Psalm 2:8-12

Bro, your advice is excellent for Betas to follow because Betas have no ability to change anything.

Some people are not like that. Some people are dangerous and can destroy you if you test them.

The books behind are really excited to read him.

Beating your enemy into submission at work will backfire. They will resent you. No matter how worrisome they are, befriending them can be your greatest strategy. It will be difficult. Never let them know you truly hate their guts. Do and say what they want until they eventually get fired. The truth always prevails.

Thank your for your videos! 🙏🙏🌸🌸

I want to chip in and add this idea from Trevor Blake's book Three Simple Steps. It's called mapping your mind onto your tongue. Basically you pause for a second or two, and respond by deliberately choosing words that lead to a more positive outcome rather than blindly reacting and lashing out. It's a similar idea.

Having 'options' is really about having knowledge of alternatives coupled with the experience and maturity to know probable outcome. Most people either don't have the knowledge (and so are cornered), have no imagination, or are too timid and weak minded to make an alternative decision to act differently. The key to tackling the unknown is to ask old people for their advice to pool their knowledge and to have courage to act alternatively.

Thank you so much Mr Greene.... u have been one of the most influential people in my life. Ur books have changed my perception in more than one ways. They r an eye- opener n is my go to place wenevr i am confused or baffled..... n have ended up getting better ideas than expected. Bless you sir.

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Having focus goes a long way. A lot of people I've encountered don't seem to be focused on what it is that they're doing a lot of the time, their mind is elsewhere.

Rob my man what your music collection? We all get power and management of one’s most advantageous life - but what you listening too brother!?

Doesn't that cross the line into passive aggression?

What does 666 have to do with strategy? Please tell us more about your Tribe.

"So, one of the questions people wanted me to answer was how to be a better strategist in life, which is the theme of the month of September in my book Daily Laws."

"All that's required is you consider other ways to respond to somebody's behavior. Sometimes people are in their own react mode and they are just simply being emotional to you, but I can assure you that in your life, however long it is, you are encountering other people who are very strategic. They are deliberately making you upset. They are deliberately getting under your skin by something they say."

"As a strategist in life, you don't give them that power. You step back and you go, is this person deliberately trying to push my buttons? What is their thinking? How are they operating in this world? Are they trying to push me in a certain direction? No, I'm not going to fall for their bait."

"Strategic thinking will open that to you, and that Golden Gate that will open you to becoming a strategic warrior is to get out of reacting and to always take a step back and go, what is the rational response here?"

"Think about the consequences of your actions, think about how you can open up options instead of just reacting, and that moment where you think instead of react, you're becoming a strategist in life and you will have power, I guarantee you."

key points:
-Being strategic is a way to have power and control in life.
-To be a strategist, you need to change how you look at the world and think about Power, Seduction, and Strategy.
-Most people live in Tactical Hell because they continually react emotionally to what people say and do.
-To get out of Tactical Hell, you need to enter Strategic Heaven by altering how you look at things and responding rationally instead of emotionally.
-Being a strategist in life means considering other ways to respond to somebody's behavior and creating options instead of just reacting. It is a way to have power and control in business and any other setting.

Think INSTEAD of react

This guy is creepy af

Great insights.

What this gent calls, "step back" is well known and scientifically documented as "attentive distance" wich consist on this trait of being able to walk your attention away and to relativitize the object of avertion. Practice this, is just another mental muscle

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I can't thank you enough Robert for the insights you have given me on understanding and coping with the complex, contradictory and perplexing schema of human interactions. You rock!

"Taking a step back" and seeing "the big picture" can aid in thinking your own strategies, I agree. But I add: 1) It is important to distinguish between A) immediate battlefield tactics and B) over-arching war strategy. The strategy of the entire war defines the prefered victory conditions, after many battles. The tactics include the chosen actions at each battle. 2) Also, it would be prudent for Robert Greene to point out that if you are just reacting, your “opponent” may already have a hidden strategy (or always have a hidden strategy if they are lying). And you can figure this strategy out so you can play on equal footing. 3) It is a Game Theory secret to know that BEFORE you begin negotiations, you can change the stakes and the rules. Meaning, you don't have to wait to see “what's on the table” to begin playing. You can stop the game and change what's on the table before you play and risk something. Your actions for adding and subtracting what's on the table changes your current leveraging values.

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A good way to separate emotion and strategy is the reaction-time. The longer one takes to respond, the more measured is the response.

Exercise your free will with care and consideration for yourself and others. Remember that we are all pretty much alike and most folks get it. But the spectrum of cool to kookoo has a inherent and unspoken set of rules that are inescapable. You can lead a horse to water but you cannot make it drink, all you can do is pour yourself a drink and hang loose. We were all given the tools necessary to survive here amongst the waters that surround us from birth till death. It’s always a mixed bag but that’s the fun part. You can get really good at most anything as long as you do it progressively gooder enough for long enough. Some will get gooder at less than admirable skills, but thats ok cause this horse doesn’t drink kool-aid.