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<p>Bismark says that “Fools learn from experience. I prefer to learn from the experience of others.” The best way to understand the present is to study the past. That’s what makes Robert Greene’s work so great. He crystalizes the best historical lessons about war, strategy, and power that can help us make sense of the problems that we face in the modern world.</p><p>In today’s episode Robert Greene brings you his take on the war that is taking place in Ukraine, seen through the lens of his book the 33 Strategies of War.</p><p>Robert Greene is an American author known for his books on strategy, power, and seduction. He has written six international bestsellers: <a href='https://www.thepaintedporch.com/search?type=product&q=robert+greene+signed*'>The 48 Laws of Power</a>, <a href='https://www.thepaintedporch.com/search?type=product&q=robert+greene+signed*'>The Art of Seduction</a>, <a href='https://www.thepaintedporch.com/search?type=product&q=robert+greene+signed*'>The 33 Strategies of War</a>, <a href='https://www.thepaintedporch.com/search?type=product&q=robert+greene+signed*'>The 50th Law</a>, <a href='https://www.thepaintedporch.com/search?type=product&q=robert+greene+signed*'>Mastery</a>, and <a href='https://www.thepaintedporch.com/search?type=product&q=robert+greene+signed*'>The Laws of Human Nature</a>. His new book <a href='https://www.thepaintedporch.com/products/the-daily-laws-366-meditations-on-power-seduction-mastery-strategy-and-human-nature?_pos=1&_sid=dcc949473&_ss=r'>The Daily Laws: 366 Meditations on Power, Seduction, Mastery, Strategy, and Human Nature</a> is a daily devotional designed to help you seize your destiny.</p><p>Get signed copies of <a href='https://www.thepaintedporch.com/search?type=product&q=robert+greene+signed*'>Robert Greene</a>’s books at <a href='https://www.thepaintedporch.com/search?type=product&q=robert+greene+signed*'>the Painted Porch Bookshop</a>.</p><p>Follow Robert Greene: <a href='https://twitter.com/robertgreene'>Twitter</a>, <a href='https://www.instagram.com/robertgreeneofficial/'>Instagram</a>, <a href='https://powerseductionandwar.com/'>Homepage</a>, <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@robertgreene?lang=en'>TikTok</a>, <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-qsP49Ai2GymJgyKX38l1w/featured'>YouTube</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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