An excellent book about the importance of mentorship and the importance of the value of practising a skill. A fascinating read. Just like The Concise 48 Laws of Power, it is worth reading the expanded version.

Haha only just realised after finishing that this was the “concise” version...I can’t really Imagine how repetitive the full version would be! Overall I don’t disagree with the general premise which can be summarised as masters aren’t particularly special or gifted they just dedicate many years and lots of time to a craft, it just seems like the point could have been made in many less words! On top of this there is a lot of cliched waffle about using your strengths and opening you mind to let cr...

I actually thought this was going to be as big as the POWER book. Unfortunately this was the tiny pocket version. I did enjoy the information I did read; however, I really want to read the full version. I will be picking that one up for the new year.

An interesting description of a long-term process to excel at any field, it is surprising how broad the text actually is to allow this universality. Overall the advice presented is meaningful and rich, however it is at times a bit cryptic to follow, most probably due to the fact that this is a summarized version of a bigger work. The stories introducing each chapters are by themselves very interesting and they serve their purpose to open discussion on the topic in a smooth way.I have two complai...

Another great book from the author. This book provides us a pointer to find out out life's task by looking in to ourselves when we were kids and use the apprenticeship as a building block from experts and thus adding out self knowledge and further continuously with focus which will lead to mastery in our interested field.During this path, we will encounter some failures which will again fortify us with information that helps us later in building our VOICE which makes us a master. Years of experi...

That's a book to read in the area of developing creativity, growth mindset and becoming a master at the skills you have inside you. The stories walk you through examples if Darwin, Da Vinci, Faraday and others to show how they grew inner self to strive at the best of your abilities. Nice and smooth path in discovering inner creativity and mastering skills.

This was supposed to be a short read but it took me longer than I expected. I like his style of writing because it's similar to Ryan Holiday, as Robert is one of his mentors.Robert Greene dissects the book into three parts:1) The Apprenticeship phase 2) The Creative-Active phase3) The Mastery phase Apprenticeship basically focuses on being a life long learner through discovering your life's task (purpose/passion), finding mentors who push and mold you, and eventually surpassing your mentors and

Mastery... My first book out the Robert Greene series… reading it was like opening a treasure chest of gold. However, instead of gold, you get wisdom. He transmutes history into valuable practical lessons, that serve to guide us to achieve greatness from the legends who came before us. A profound and insightful read for those who want to craft and unlock their mastery in their chosen field.

As the name suggests this is simple the book "Mastery" condensed down. I really love both books and find them very inspiring - the idea that hard work matters more than anything else and mastery is the goal we should all be striving for.

This is a very concise, straightforward version that boils down the pathway to mastering any skill efficiently. A good read.

This book gives you hope, but more importantly a structure to follow. Robert Greene is very honest and does not sugar coat anything. I highly reccomend this book!

Mastery provides an excellent framework for individuals to follow, the ultimate goal being to achieve total mastery in their respective fields. Outright, Mastery does nothing revolutionary or outrageous, but rather compiles psychological insights and stories of masters throughout history to make a comprehensive guide for the passionate and the ambitious.

After reading the Concise Mastery, I jave been wondering- Should I have read the unabridged Mastery instead?Real life anecdotes and life stories are a good attraction of Green's books. But here, for this particular topic, they could very well be the main attraction.This topic is something people intuitively already understand. But yes, there is an apparent dearth of good literature on it (or is it? Perhaps Greene hasn't considered the self help genre!).Perhaps one reading is not enough. I will n...

An absolute must-read for every person graduating into the workforce. In language similar to the legendary Think and Grow Rich book by Napoleon Hill, this book identifies the precise steps to a life of Mastery. This is not restricted to only the professional, but the personal life as well.Discipline, Patience and Perspective are some of the concepts deeply touch upon.This book calls the reader to truly let go of the tags society has put upon him/her, and embrace simple childlike curiosity which

Started off great, reaffirming some of my own recent choices and work, and I loved the true life examples from some of the world's most renowned Masters. BUT the book just turned into complex waffle and the last half dragged for me. Not sure I'll be back for more of Greene's 'bestsellers' based on 'Mastery' but never say never...

Great book it’s a very good introductory to how you actually be a master in what you do I love it it’s good to read I will give it five star little bit simple but very useful

Highly recommend this one for anyone trying to answer the question: "how do I master the true calling of my life?"Concise and lays out very well the stages to mastery in any field. Still has examples from the main book itself, but these are to the point and help lay out the premise of each chapter. I might read the longer version at some point.I particularly liked how each stage was laid out into examples, keys to mastering the stage (both positives accelerating the stage and negatives blocking

Fantastic bookThis was a fantastic read, well written and researched, a book that should be read by anyone trying to acquire a new skill either at work or become a master in a particular area be it in sports, arts etc. There were so many light bulb moments for me and it's a book I will definitely keep referring to.

I agree with the points, yet the book could have been written a lot more concise. There was also a bit of wishy-washy language, and a hint of nihilistic thought or philosophy. The author of the book studied classical studies- I would have rather read more about classical studies surrounding the topic than neuroscience about the topic. The author is not an expert on neuroscience and if he is using such arguments to support himself - then he should at least cite credible sources himself. (He does

The ultimate motive — getting powerful for the sake of self-glory — didn’t agree with my worldview. Nevertheless, there were some helpful insights concerning the importance of an apprenticeship to grow in wisdom. “The mentor is like a philosopher’s stone — through direct interaction with someone of experience, you are able to quickly and efficiently heat up and animate this knowledge.”