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Robert Greene: The Surprising Reason You Feel Unhappy Even When Life Is “Good”
Bestselling author of The 48 Laws of Power and The Law of the Sublime, Robert Greene, joins Jay to explore why so many of us feel unfulfilled, even when we're achieving everything we thought we wanted. He opens up about the life-threatening stroke that changed his perspective and inspired his new book, and shares how reconnecting with our childhood interests can help us discover our true purpose. Robert also explains why boredom, struggle, and confronting our mortality can lead to a more meaningful life, how to turn envy into gratitude, and practical ways to navigate workplace politics, complicated relationships, and the feeling that life has become stagnant.
EN · machine Bestselling author of The 48 Laws of Power and The Law of the Sublime, Robert Greene, joins Jay to explore why so many of us feel unfulfilled, even when we're achieving everything we thought we wanted. He opens up about the life-threatening stroke that changed his perspective and inspired his new book, and shares how reconnecting with our childhood interests can help us discover our true purpose. Robert also explains why boredom, struggle, and confronting our mortality can lead to a more meaningful life, how to turn envy into gratitude, and practical ways to navigate workplace politics, complicated relationships, and the feeling that life has become stagnant.
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With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
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What I Discuss:
What I Discuss:
00:00 Introduction
00:00 Introduction
02:18 Why We Feel Disconnected and Unfulfilled
02:18 Why We Feel Disconnected and Unfulfilled
06:27 Pursuing The Right Goals
06:27 Pursuing The Right Goals
11:32 Near-Death Experience And Writing The Sublime
11:32 Near-Death Experience And Writing The Sublime
13:13 Uncovering Your Authentic Self
13:13 Uncovering Your Authentic Self
19:51 The Looking-Glass Self
19:51 The Looking-Glass Self
22:20 Overcoming Boredom Through Slow Disciplines
22:20 Overcoming Boredom Through Slow Disciplines
27:38 What is The Difference Between Happiness And Fulfillment?
27:38 What is The Difference Between Happiness And Fulfillment?
32:15 Resisting Modern Culture And Embracing Difficulty
32:15 Resisting Modern Culture And Embracing Difficulty
36:08 Building Confidence Through Small Steps
36:08 Building Confidence Through Small Steps
41:03 The Anxiety of Feeling Behind in Life
41:03 The Anxiety of Feeling Behind in Life
48:00 Connection To Others vs. Chasing Wealth
48:00 Connection To Others vs. Chasing Wealth
51:17 Turning Envy Into Gratitude
51:17 Turning Envy Into Gratitude
55:12 Real Fulfillment Beyond Financial Success
55:12 Real Fulfillment Beyond Financial Success
58:32 Money As Oxygen, Not Fulfillment
58:32 Money As Oxygen, Not Fulfillment
01:00:13 Workplace Politics And Power Dynamics
01:00:13 Workplace Politics And Power Dynamics
01:02:46 Why We’re Drawn to People Who Send Mixed Signals
01:02:46 Why We’re Drawn to People Who Send Mixed Signals
01:04:53 Breaking Out of Repetitive Life Patterns
01:04:53 Breaking Out of Repetitive Life Patterns
01:07:23 Confronting Mortality To Feel Alive
01:07:23 Confronting Mortality To Feel Alive
01:14:45 Transcendence, Evolution, And Spirituality
01:14:45 Transcendence, Evolution, And Spirituality
01:19:37 The Anti-Sublime Vs. the False Sublime
01:19:37 The Anti-Sublime Vs. the False Sublime
01:25:02 Robert On Final Five
01:25:02 Robert On Final Five
Episode Resources:
Episode Resources:
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