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How To Transform Your Dark Energy Into Unstoppable Power | Robert Greene
16 Aug 2025
My life-changing annual event, The Summit of Greatness, is happening September 12 & 13, 2025. Get your ticket today!Check out the full episode: greatness.lnk.to/1024"That dark energy, that anger, was the source of his power. It's kind of like Star Wars - how you use that dark energy and transform it into something positive." - Robert GreeneRobert Greene doesn't sugarcoat the truth about what drives greatness. The master strategist behind "The 48 Laws of Power" reveals something most people are afraid to admit: our darkest emotions - anger, bitterness, frustration - often contain the raw fuel for extraordinary achievement. He wasn't driven to write his first book by love and positivity, but by a burning need to prove everyone wrong. And he's not alone. Kobe Bryant openly confessed that his legendary competitiveness came from wanting to "crush" opponents on the court, channeling what he called his "dark energy" into becoming one of basketball's greatest players.This isn't about becoming a toxic person or letting anger consume you. Greene explores the delicate art of transformation - how champions like LeBron James harness their drive and competitive fire on the court, then channel that same intensity into building schools and giving back to their communities. The key isn't eliminating these powerful emotions, but learning to direct them toward something meaningful. If you've ever felt guilty about being driven by anger or frustration, this conversation will completely shift how you see your own motivation.Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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