''Mastery'' is the fifth book by the American author Robert Greene. The book examines the lives of historical figures such as

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and

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, as well as the lives of contemporary leaders such as Paul Graham and

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, and examines what led to their success. The book was published on November 13, 2012 by

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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.Greene, Robert
Hidden Powers & My Next Book: Mastery: Part 1
''Power Seduction and War''. October 1, 2012. After finishing ''

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'', Greene focused on this concept in writing ''Mastery''.

Synopsis

''Mastery'' explains how to become successful by examining the lives of historical figures such as

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and

Albert Einstein Albert Einstein ( ; ; 14 March 1879 – 18 April 1955) was a German-born theoretical physicist, widely acknowledged to be one of the greatest and most influential physicists of all time. Einstein is best known for developing the theory ...

, as well as through Greene's interviews with contemporary figures such as

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, Cesar Rodriguez, and

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Reception

''Mastery'' reached #6 on ''The New York Times'' Bestseller list and was featured in ''

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Book review: Mastery, by Robert Greene
''Management Today''. November 1, 2012.

References

External links

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Power Seduction and War
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The Magic of Apprenticeship — A How-To Guide
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The Path to Mastery
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Robert Greene on How to Become Exceptional at Whatever You Do
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