{"id":69639,"date":"2022-06-14T13:59:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-14T17:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/?p=69639"},"modified":"2022-06-27T15:49:19","modified_gmt":"2022-06-27T19:49:19","slug":"mastery-quotes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/mastery-quotes\/","title":{"rendered":"Mastery: Quotes by Robert Greene to Inspire You"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

What are some of the best quotes from the book Mastery<\/em>? What can you apply to your own life to become a master<\/a> in your discipline?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Mastery<\/em>, Robert Greene, famous for The 48 Laws of Power<\/a><\/em>, argues that there is a clear path anyone can follow to achieve mastery<\/a>, the highest level of creative excellence. He explains the three stages of mastery<\/a>, and he argues that pursuing it yields a fulfilling life<\/a> and great creative power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are a few Mastery<\/em> quotes that will give you insight into the book’s principles and inspire you to excellence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Mastery<\/em> Quotes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Each Mastery<\/em> quote is followed by a brief explanation and context to help you understand what Greene means.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe time that leads to mastery is dependent on the intensity of our focus.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Greene explains that time and effort inevitably yield mastery\u2014he asserts that it takes around 20,000 hours. In other words, you\u2019ll get there guaranteed if you put in the hours. However, the time you spend developing mastery must be intense and committed<\/strong>. You can\u2019t just go through the motions, because half-hearted practice yields half-hearted results. Show up with vigor and verve, putting everything you\u2019ve got into your work and taking every opportunity to learn, and you\u2019ll reap far fuller rewards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSome 2,600 years ago the ancient Greek poet Pindar wrote, ‘Become who you are<\/a> by learning who you are.’\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

By acting according to your inner sense of direction, you\u2019ll develop your creative potential and strive toward mastery. According to Greene, everything will naturally fall into place as you follow that inner force.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe most effective attitude to adopt is one of supreme acceptance. … You are an observer of the human comedy, and by being as tolerant as possible, you gain a much greater ability to understand people and to influence their behavior when necessary.\u201c<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Greene suggests that a key element of social know-how is developing a realistic perspective of human nature <\/strong>and discarding any social naivete left over from childhood. He argues that people probably aren\u2019t as good as you think, and he recommends that you avoid trying to change them. Instead, learn to work with them or make use of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt is time to reverse this prejudice against conscious effort and to see the powers we gain through practice and discipline as eminently inspiring and even miraculous.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

According to Greene, hands-on learning is the best way to develop a skill. <\/strong>Here\u2019s how he recommends practicing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n