Chapter 7: Enter their Spirit Summary and Analysis

The author provides readers with something unique in this chapter because for the first time he gives another example of a successful seduction but then poses readers the question: who is seducing whom here? The example referred to is the complex and delightful dynamic between a world leader and a journalist who writes a nonfiction book. Something successful took place during an interview between them which lasted over an hour: such a lengthy audience is viewed as impressive. Later, one of Indonesia's rulers hired the American journalist to write for him. The reason given for the success is that he entered into her spirit.

Here Robert Greene educates readers in the element of indulgence as part of a seductive strategy. Of course, in order for this to work, the seducer or seductress has to have...