Mastery by Robert Greene demonstrates that the ultimate form of power is mastery itself. By analyzing the lives of such past masters as Charles Darwin, Benjamin Franklin, Albert Einstein, and Leonardo da Vinci, as well as by interviewing nine contemporary masters, including tech guru Paul Graham and animal rights advocate Temple Grandin, Greene debunks our culture’s many myths about genius and distills the wisdom of the ages to reveal the secret to greatness.

With this seminal text as a guide, readers will learn how to unlock the passion within and become masters. The book explores the secrets of the field you have chosen, encourages submission to a rigorous apprenticeship, and highlights the importance of absorbing hidden knowledge possessed by those with years of experience.

Study the behaviors of renowned figures and discover how to surge past competitors, surpass them in brilliance, and explode established patterns from within. Robert Greene shares the secret path to greatness, guiding readers to unleash their potential and achieve mastery.