Mastery (book) explained

Mastery
Author:	Robert Greene
Country:	United States
Language:	English
Subject:	Strategy, self-help, philosophy
Genre:	Non-fiction
Publisher:	Viking Adult
Pub Date:	November 13, 2012
Pages:	353
Preceded By:	The 50th Law
Followed By:	The Laws of Human Nature

Mastery is the fifth book by the American author Robert Greene.^[1] The book examines the lives of historical figures such as Charles Darwin and Henry Ford, as well as the lives of contemporary leaders such as Paul Graham, Temple Grandin, Teresita Fernández, Yoky Matsuoka and Freddie Roach, and examines what led to their success.^{[2] [3] [4]} The book was published on November 13, 2012 by Viking Adult.

Origins

The book originated from a realization that Greene reached while writing and researching his previous books; Greene concluded that the people he studied had similar paths to success.^[5] After finishing The 50th Law, Greene focused on this concept in writing Mastery.^{[5] [6]}

Synopsis

Mastery explains how to become successful by examining the lives of historical figures such as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Albert Einstein, as well as through Greene's interviews with contemporary figures such as Teresita Fernández, Cesar Rodriguez, and Daniel Everett.^{[2] [7] [8] [9]}

Reception

Mastery reached #6 on The New York Times Bestseller list and was featured in The New York Times, CNN Money, The Huffington Post, Business Insider, Forbes, Management Today, and Fast Company.^{[1] [4] [7] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] [16]}

External links

• Top ideas with visual notes for Mastery
• Power Seduction and War: The Blog of Robert Greene
• The Magic of Apprenticeship — A How-To Guide on TheFourHourWorkweek.com
• The Path to Mastery on Copyblogger
• Robert Greene on How to Become Exceptional at Whatever You Do on The Rise to the Top

Notes and References

1. Web site: Capouya. John. Zen and the art of global domination. CNN Money. November 9, 2012. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20121113062422/http://features.blogs.fortune.cnn.com/2012/11/09/mastery-robert-greene/. November 13, 2012.
2. Book: Greene, Robert . Mastery . Viking . 2012 . 978-0670024964 .
3. Ben Thapa. Interviewing Robert Greene about Mastery, Hustle, Fear, Boxing and MMA. Bloody Elbow. November 12, 2012.
4. News: 'Mastery' By Robert Greene Wants Its Readers To Achieve Greatness (VIDEO) . Huffington Post. October 16, 2012. Andrew. Losowsky.
5. Greene, Robert. Hidden Powers & My Next Book: Mastery: Part 1. Power Seduction and War. October 1, 2012.
6. http://www.33voices.com/robert-greene Ten Inspirational Moments from Robert Greene
7. News: Kurutz. Steven. Renovate Like a Master. New York Times. November 7, 2012.
8. http://www.geekwire.com/2012/excerpt-yoky-matsuoka-created-modern-robotic-hand/ How Yoky Matsuoka created the modern robotic hand, and what the rest of us can learn from her
9. Thapa, Ben. Freddie Roach and Manny Pacquiao, Excerpt From Robert Greene’s Mastery. Bloody Elbow. November 13, 2012.
10. Web site: Groth. Aimee. 27 Tips For Mastering Anything. Business Insider. November 2, 1012.
11. News: Bradt. George. Beyond 10,000 Hours: The Constant Pursuit of Mastery. Forbes. November 8, 2012.
12. Chamorro-Premuzic, Tomas. Book review: Mastery, by Robert Greene. Management Today. November 1, 2012.
13. Robert Greene. The Aha! Moments That Made Paul Graham's Y Combinator Possible. Fast Company. November 12, 2012.
14. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/15/mastery-by-robert-greene-_n_2126127.html ‘Mastery’ By Robert Greene: How to Become a Master in Your Chosen Field
15. https://www.nytimes.com/best-sellers-books/2012-12-02/hardcover-advice/list.html Best Sellers: Advice and Misc.
16. News: Mastery . USA Today.