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15 Dark Truths from Robert Greene That Will Change How You See Everything
Robert Greene has spent over 20 years studying power, strategy, and human nature.
His insights, drawn from historical figures, psychological research, and deep observation, reveal uncomfortable truths about how the world really works.
I love this work. I hate his work at the same time.
There are very few authors who can trigger me like him!
Here are the most mind-blowing lessons from his work.
1. The Law of Polarization
Greene’s most shocking insight: Being moderate is more dangerous than being extreme. People don’t remember the lukewarm; they remember those who make them feel something strongly.
Mind-blowing examples:
- Lady Gaga deliberately polarized audiences early in her career
- Steve Jobs was known as much for who hated him as who loved him
- Julius Caesar created devoted followers and fierce enemies
Practical application: Stop trying to be liked by everyone. As Greene says, “Better to be attacked and slandered than ignored.”