I know how I want to earn my money so I don’t envy people who earn their money doing things that I don’t want to do to earn my money. I respect good business practices, integrity and solid scaling. Glitz and glam to impress strangers is actually truly pathetic to me. I literally see homeless people who are better dressed than me sometimes. I’d rather wait till I’ve earned the money to dress to reflect my self made socioeconomic status. I don’t want to fake it till I’ve made it at unnecessary levels. This is how I am very different from most of society.
Yeah, the years I spent in poverty gave me a lot of humble gratitude for where I am. I don’t envy people who have wealth or status that wasn’t earned through their own merit. I simply don’t relate.
Let me focus on myself .... Highly Adaptable to different environments and people from all walks of life including social status. If past actions speak louder than I'm a caring and giving person. That is a good trait to have in my opinion. The only issue is people take advantage of you if you're good to them. I can be giving and caring. But I can be blunt honest and straightforward...... People don't like that. 🎉🎉🎉 Sorry I focused on myself. Something he advice to not do. 😉
Sorry but this is BS told confidently. I’ve known people who appear genuinely happy at first reaction but end up being devious, and I’ve known the complete opposite - someone who appears cold and distant but is kind and earnest. Don’t be a judgemental person. It probably reflects more on you than the person you’re trying to psycho analyze.
My father is one deeply fkd guy. He's narcissistic plus hd with a victim mindset, attachment issues and violence. It's his way or the screaming gaslighting emotional blackmailing way. The thing is I can keep living with him or i can become homeless. I am 25 with a lot of degrees stuck in my butt because he wanted a super son or something. Btw I am so worn out and i feel like just dying. It's like I've been his good little slave ever since I was born. All I want is a break to feel safe and build an identity but the only break i can have is as a homeless person. Help guys.
Great insights. I have friends who snub me when I have good news or something exciting to share, their sudden distraction, tone of voice, facial gesture gives it away as well as silence. Not acknowledging is a big one.
I have had people who have done this to me and I suffered much because of it. So in my heart I try to be kind and genuine in my love and celebrating others successes and joy.
Isn’t he contradicting himself? On one hand, he says to get away from them, quit the job or move to a different place and on the other hand, he says to not give them the satisfaction of you getting emotional. If you quit the job, then you are directly giving the pleasure to the narcissistic individual. Isn’t that a sign that you got triggered by the guy that you quit.
**What does the video say about how non-verbal cues play a role in judging someone's character?** In the video, Robert Greene stresses the importance of paying attention to non-verbal cues when evaluating someone's character. He explains that people often reveal their true selves through body language, tone of voice, facial expressions, and other subtle actions. These signs, which are often overlooked, provide insight into a person's emotions and intentions that words may conceal. For instance, fake smiles, inconsistent eye contact, or body language can indicate hidden feelings or discomfort. Patterns like habitual lateness, how they treat others, or how they interact with family can also reflect deeper character traits. By learning to interpret these cues, you can gain a clearer understanding of someone’s character, even when they are trying to mask their true nature.
**What does the video say about why adaptability is a critical trait in a person's character?** Robert Greene highlights that strong character is marked by adaptability. He compares it to a metal with "tensile" strength-one that can bend without breaking. A person who is adaptable demonstrates resilience, which is a key indicator of inner strength. If someone is too rigid, like brittle metal, they may break under pressure or fail to adjust to new circumstances. Adaptable people are not weak; instead, they show a balance of flexibility and firmness. They can learn, grow, and adjust to different situations, which is crucial in both personal and professional relationships. This adaptability is an important marker of strong character, making them more effective in dealing with change, challenges, and collaboration.
**What does the video say about how patterns in behavior help us understand someone's true character?** According to Robert Greene, people’s actions and behavior patterns provide a deep insight into their true character. He emphasizes that no one ever does something only once. Even if someone claims that an inappropriate action was a one-time event, it is likely part of a broader pattern. Repeated behaviors, even when disguised or excused, reveal consistent traits in a person’s character. For example, if someone gossips about others, it is a strong indication that they will eventually gossip about you as well. By observing how individuals behave over time, especially in challenging situations, you can begin to see these recurring patterns. Greene mentions that humans often repeat their mistakes and behaviors compulsively, shaped by their genetics and early life experiences. These patterns, more than one-off actions, are reliable indicators of a person's core character.
Being a highly observant person can at times become very draining. I find myself often observing everything around me when I am out in public and afterwards feel the need to sit down in silence and just decompress from all that I absorbed in my day
3:38 he says that you can "infuriate him so that he leaves you alone" and that "you have more than enough material to do that". What material? Is he talking about a specific book?
I have a "friend" who visibly blanched when I gave her the news of my achievement that I was proud of and very happy about. Later, she constantly tried to undermine it by mocking it as if it's not worth to work for. I felt irritated when she tried to make it look like I was flaunting it, when I wasn't at all. I mean, isn't it awkward to toot your own horn? Years have passed, and she still does it. It's exhausting. Sometimes I feel like confronting her, but then, I just stop myself by thinking that she might think I'm coming out of nowhere. Trust me when I say this, I am always very careful talking about it in front of her, because she might find a way to indirectly make fun of it.
Nothing much fascinating .. lots of pain sorrow and frustrations.. once you are picking this up.. you know you are all alone and never be able to really connect with anybody. Unless you enjoy the game.
It’s cool Even the people in Torah, Angel, The Bible and the Quran that did mention the natives from Heaven didn’t have devout devotees and only a few disciples or believers remained at their time of death, which precludes it’s hard to get those special few who looks after you.
