Greene introduces the concept of the 'inner force' or Life’s Task, a unique inclination that guides individuals toward their true calling. He challenges the societal pressure to conform, suggesting that aligning one’s work with this primal inclination is key to achieving mastery. 'At your birth a seed is planted... Your Life’s Task is to bring that seed to flower.' Leonardo da Vinci’s childhood fascination with nature, which he nurtured throughout his life, exemplifies how recognizing and following one’s inner force can lead to unparalleled creativity and innovation. | Robert Greene | Mastery

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The Inner Force: Your Life’s Task

Greene introduces the concept of the 'inner force' or Life’s Task, a unique inclination that guides individuals toward their true calling. He challenges the societal pressure to conform, suggesting that aligning one’s work with this primal inclination is key to achieving mastery. 'At your birth a seed is planted... Your Life’s Task is to bring that seed to flower.' Leonardo da Vinci’s childhood fascination with nature, which he nurtured throughout his life, exemplifies how recognizing and following one’s inner force can lead to unparalleled creativity and innovation.

-- Robert Greene