Quiz: Are You an Apprentice or Master of Human Nature?

Do you know what makes other people tick? Can you read their cues, or even your own? Robert Greene, author of the new release The Laws of Human Nature as well as international bestsellers, The 48 Laws of Power, The 33 Strategies of War, The Art of Seduction, The 50th Law, and Mastery, has written this short quiz to help you figure out how clued in you are to human nature.

So, are you an apprentice or a master? Find out now.

Tick all that apply:

1. I use an alias or pseudonym at work
2. I prefer to make people wait before texting back
3. I spend my weekends people watching
4. I prefer documentaries to dramas and reality TV
5. I remain calm in stressful situations
6. I enjoy being alone and working by myself
7. I avoid office gossip
8. I read the ancient philosophers in my spare time
9. I don’t engage with Twitter trolls
10. I am comfortable in unfamiliar social situations
11. I don’t get upset when my colleagues create drama
12. I don’t read celebrity magazines
13. I have a small group of trusted friends
14. I was the quiet observer at high school
15. I always take the lead in group projects
16. I keep a diary of my reactions and emotional triggers and review them daily
17. I meditate regularly
18. I’m a good listener
19. I always set New Year’s Resolutions
20. I enjoy performance reviews and seek continuous career advancement

Add up your ticks and multiply x 5 = You are xx percent a Master of Human Nature 0-40% = APPRENTICE. Change your circumstances by changing your attitude. 41-60% = STUDENT. Elevate your perspective to reach your goals. 61-80% = SCHOLAR. Continue to advance with a sense of purpose. 81-100% = MASTER. Seize the moment. You have mastered your emotional self.

The Laws of Human Nature

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by Robert Greene

1. 29 min reading time
2. audio version available

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1. 29 min reading time
2. audio version available

Get the key ideas on Blinkist

Buy on Amazon