Episode 52: How to Find Your True Path in Life (ft. Robert Greene)

About the Episode

What are you called to do in life? What is your life’s task? And once you figure that out, how do you pursue it?

The one and only Robert Greene sat down with us on the pod to talk about all of these questions and a whole more.

We discuss finding and pursuing one’s life task, the nature and causes of “Peter Pan Syndrome”, science vs timeless wisdom on life, figuring out what do in midlife after you’ve taken the wrong path, and a much more.

Enjoy.

About Robert Greene

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, Mastery, The Laws of Human Nature, and most recently of The Daily Laws.

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.

Robert Greene Quotes From the Episode

Sometimes the negative signs in life are just as important as the positive ones. What frustrates you, what you hate—those are clues to your true path.

There’s a theatrical element to the social world. People wear masks, they perform. And if you don’t understand that, you’ll take everything personally.

The greatest therapy in the world is action. Stop overanalyzing and start doing.

The world is a game, and you’re constantly maneuvering. It’s the most amazing game you could ever play. You should enjoy it.