On this episode of Conversations with Tom, Tom Bilyeu is joined by New York Times and international bestselling author Robert Greene to discuss such matters and more as they explore why today, more than ever, we need to be sharply aware of the political and cultural environments that seek to condition our minds and force us to think irrationally. They discuss why so many behave irrationally today, the power of analyzing your emotions, how today’s environment has conditioned our minds, how we can utilize awareness to empower us, how to use anger as a motivator, the dangers of today’s culture, the constant need for change, the difference between yesterday’s and today’s generations, the story of Athena, why life must have both pain and pleasure, and much more.SHOW NOTES: Being Irrational | Robert reveals how our emotional brain actually dictates our decisions. [0:21]Stand Back | Robert reveals the power of stepping back and analyzing your emotions. [5:17]Practices | Robert reveals how to stop letting your emotional mind control your life. [11:10]Conditioned | Robert reveals how you’ve been conditioned by the current environment. [15:10]Awareness | Robert reveals how to stop letting the world condition you. [21:09]Power | Robert reveals why we all truly desire and need power to live a healthy life. [25:50]Shadow Side | Robert reveals how your inner aggressive side influences you. [32:13]Using Anger | Robert reveals how to use your anger as a powerfully positive force. [40:23]Today’s Culture | Robert reveals how today’s PC culture is part of a historical cycle. [49:06]Revolution | Robert reveals how the United States can possibly see another revolution. [54:40]Generations | Robert reveals how older generations should interact with today’s youth. [56:22]Change | Robert discusses how change is a much-needed powerful force. [59:36]Golden Age | Robert discusses the golden age of Athena, strategy, and the classics. [1:07:08]Anarchy | Robert reveals the surprising positive elements of anarchy and change. [1:16:16]Dangers | Robert reveals the dangers of cultures that refuse to change or adapt. [1:20:03]Cultural Direction | Robert reveals the dangers of where PC culture may be leading us. [1:23:53]Sublime | Robert reveals how sublime is a mixture of pain and pleasure. [1:27:26]Limitations | Robert reveals how he makes the absolute most out of bad situations. [1:34:44]Connect | Robert reveals how you can continue to engage with him to learn more. [1:37:41] Check out our Sponsors:BLUblox: Go to blublox.com/impacttheory for 15% off your order or use discount code ImpactTheory at checkout.The New Yorker: For a limited time, you can get 12 weeks of The New Yorker for just $6. Go to NewYorker.com/IMPACTMint Mobile: To get your NEW wireless plan for just $15 a month and get the plan shipped to your door for FREE, go to mintmobile.com/impacttheory Are You Ready for EXTRA Impact?If you’re ready to find true fulfillment, strengthen your focus, and ignite your true potential, the Impact Theory subscription was created just for you.Subscription Benefits: New episodes delivered ad-free Exclusive access to Tom’s AMAs, keynote speeches, and suggestions from his personal reading list You’ll also get access to an 5 additional podcasts with hundreds of archived Impact Theory episodes, meticulously curated into themed playlists covering health, mindset, business, relationships, and more: Legendary Mindset: Mindset & Self-Improvement Money Mindset: Business & Finance Relationship Theory: Relationships Health Theory: Mental & Physical Health Power Ups: Weekly Doses of Short Motivational Quotes  Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PCvJazSubscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices