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Ratings: ★★★★☆ (4.6/5)
Genre: Self-Help, Personal Development, Psychology, Success, Business, Biography, Nonfiction

Book Review:
In ''Mastery,'' Robert Greene turns his analytical eye from power dynamics to the timeless process of achieving excellence. This book is a deep dive into what it truly takes to become a master in any field—be it art, science, business, or sport. Greene dismantles the myth of the ''overnight genius,'' arguing instead that mastery is a long-term process with identifiable stages: apprenticeship, creative-active, and finally, mastery itself. The book is structured around the compelling life stories of historical and contemporary masters like Leonardo da Vinci, Mozart, and Paul Graham, whose journeys vividly illustrate Greene's principles. He emphasizes the importance of finding your life's task, embracing a deep learning phase (the apprenticeship), and cultivating social intelligence and patience. While pragmatic and strategic, the book is also deeply philosophical, viewing mastery as the path to the highest form of fulfillment. ''Mastery'' is dense, richly detailed, and intellectually stimulating. It’s not a quick-fix guide but a comprehensive manual for anyone committed to the lifelong journey of learning, creating, and achieving profound competence and success in their chosen endeavor.