Yep, I finally finished Jordan Peterson’s book 12 Rules for Life and figured out why so many young men love him and hype him up. In this podcast episode, I touch on my initial impressions, why people love him, how he’s so effective with his advice, the reasoning behind his advice, the different layers and… Continue reading Why People Love Jordan Peterson and How He Can Change Your Life
Category: Dating
From Fiction to Reality: How Romance Films Are Misleading You About Love and Success
Serendipity is one of my all-time favorite romance films. The story, acting, directing, and pace is great. Everything that the crappy Netflix Original romance films or latest Christmance rom-com get wrong, this film gets right. I first discovered Serendipity when I was a little kid flipping through channels on TV. I sat through a bunch… Continue reading From Fiction to Reality: How Romance Films Are Misleading You About Love and Success
The Evolution of Desire Book Summary – The Greatest Book on Evolutionary Science of Dating
The Evolution of Desire is one of the most quoted and referenced book when it comes to understanding dating (or human mating) from an empirical, scientific perspective. That’s because the book uses a lot of hard science, is written by the most respected expert on the subject Dr. David Buss, and it unveils reality in… Continue reading The Evolution of Desire Book Summary – The Greatest Book on Evolutionary Science of Dating
I Joined Alex Costa’s Inner Circle Program. Here’s my Honest Review…
Alex Costa is a popular YouTuber and social media influencer who creates content related to men’s fashion, grooming, and lifestyle. He has a YouTube channel with millions of subscribers where he shares tips and advice on a variety of topics, including fashion, style, skincare, and personal development. Costa has a large following on social media… Continue reading I Joined Alex Costa’s Inner Circle Program. Here’s my Honest Review…
What are the Five Love Languages? How People Express & Receive Love.
One mental model that has improved my ability to communicate well and understand people is love languages. If you’re looking to increase your social intelligence and skills, read on. The five love languages are different ways that people show and receive love according to the book The Five Love Languages. They are: Words of Affirmation:… Continue reading What are the Five Love Languages? How People Express & Receive Love.
“Knowledge is Power” Is Terrible Advice
“The more you learn, the more you earn.” That’s a quote from Warren Buffett I still believe in. However, lately, I’m starting to notice a lot more experts on the internet talk about how knowledge isn’t power; it’s execution and action that matters. They say that so many spend too much time absorbing content online.… Continue reading “Knowledge is Power” Is Terrible Advice
How to Raise Your Self Esteem (and Why It Matters)
A few years ago, I did the “Less Things, More Happiness” 7 Day Challenge, so now, I want to continue with a new challenge. Nowadays, it feels like there’s so many things one can improve upon and spend their time on: fitness, health, focus, willpower, meditation, productivity … it’s overwhelming. For at least the next… Continue reading How to Raise Your Self Esteem (and Why It Matters)
6 Scientific Studies Reveal Why We Buy Needless Luxury Items
Here’s a compilation of fascinating studies on why people spend on expensive things. While I belief in the benefits of some minimalism, I don’t subscribe to the minimalist idea that all conspicuous or excessive spending is bad. Clearly, there’s a strong evolutionary reason for why we do it. However, as Dr. Geoffrey Miller says, there’s… Continue reading 6 Scientific Studies Reveal Why We Buy Needless Luxury Items
We Need To Talk About Dating For Asian Men
In today’s podcast episode, I decide to talk about dating for Asian men. It’s been a while since I’ve addressed this topic, and it’s very interesting. That’s because even though there’s been a lot more content, awareness, discussion, and advice over the last decade, I still see hordes of Asian men who fit a nerdy,… Continue reading We Need To Talk About Dating For Asian Men
Difference Between Social Intelligence and Emotional Intelligence
When you think of someone “smart,” your mind may go to IQ and school exam scores. However, evolutionary biology tells us the type of intelligence that really mattered for survival for millions of years was your social and emotional intelligence. Watch a few seasons of Game of Thrones to see how the characters stay alive,… Continue reading Difference Between Social Intelligence and Emotional Intelligence