Mastery

By Robert Greene

Book Overview

From the bestselling author of The 48 Laws of Power and The Laws of Human Nature, a vital work revealing that the secret to mastery is already within you. This is the only authorized paperback edition in the US.

Each one of us has within us the potential to be a Master. Learn the secrets of the field you have chosen, submit to a rigorous apprenticeship, absorb the hidden knowledge possessed by those with years of experience, surge past competitors to surpass them in brilliance, and explode established patterns from within. Study the behaviors of Albert Einstein, Charles Darwin, Leonardo da Vinci and the nine contemporary Masters interviewed for this book.

The bestseller author of The 48 Laws of Power, The Art of Seduction, and The 33 Strategies of War, Robert Greene has spent a lifetime studying the laws of power. Now, he shares the secret path to greatness. With this seminal text as a guide, readers will learn how to unlock the passion within and become masters.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 014312417X
• ISBN13: 9780143124177
• Release Date: October 2013
• Publisher: Penguin Books
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.4" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

The Art of Earning It

Mastery by Robert Greene is one of those books I find myself recommending over and over again. I’ve read all of Greene’s work, but this one lands especially well in today’s world, where change feels constant and shortcuts are sold everywhere. Through powerful historical and biographical stories, Greene shows us that mastery isn’t reserved for the gifted or the lucky. It’s available to anyone willing to do the work. What I appreciate most is how he breaks the process down: the apprenticeship phase, the importance of mentorship, the need for patience and deep, focused practice. It’s a reminder that becoming great at anything takes time and that’s okay. In fact, it’s necessary. In a culture obsessed with quick wins and hacks, Mastery offers something deeper: a call to humility, discipline, and perseverance. This book isn’t just about skill, it’s about identity. It’s about becoming someone who can weather the chaos of life with purpose and resilience. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the pace of change, or uncertain about your own path, Mastery is a steadying voice. It reminds you: real success is earned, and the journey, though long, is absolutely worth it.