I started going to drop-in dance classes to meet people and improve on the masculine traits I was lacking. I heard it was a good way to learn how to lead and be more assertive, which I lacked as a typical nice guy. But man, I learned so much more. Fast forward a couple years,… Continue reading 12 Ways Partner Dancing Taught Me How To Take The Lead In Relationships And Be A Man
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Why Social Intelligence Is Important
“Social intelligence was therefore always at a high premium. A sharp sense of empathy can make a huge difference, and with it in an ability to manipulate, to gain cooperation, and to deceive.” ― Edward O. Wilson, The Social Conquest of Earth I’ve been a nerd for most of my life. I only cared about grades in… Continue reading Why Social Intelligence Is Important
How To Overcome Shyness and Social Anxiety While Still Being Your Natural Self
Imagine finding yourself in the only social event you will go to for the day, ready to talk to people. You’ve prepared yourself for the moment. You know you’re deathly shy and scared of talking to new people. But if you don’t take action in this one moment, you will regret it. There won’t be… Continue reading How To Overcome Shyness and Social Anxiety While Still Being Your Natural Self
7 Essential Books You Must Read on Masculinity and Becoming a Man
When it comes to self help books for men, the books I recommend may not be what you expect. They’re not tactical books on improving your habits or focus. They’re books that dive deeper and focus on the inner psychology that are preventing you from taking action on the tactics you read about it. This may… Continue reading 7 Essential Books You Must Read on Masculinity and Becoming a Man
A One Year Progress Report of CrossFit As a Complete Beginner
You know the problem with all the “beginners guide to CrossFit” articles on the web? They’re all written by people who don’t do CrossFit. Instead, they’re telling you what it’s like based on a handful of free trial visits, hearsay, opinions, interviewing people, myths, and assumptions. It’s been over a year since I started doing CrossFit.… Continue reading A One Year Progress Report of CrossFit As a Complete Beginner
Myth Debunked: Are your twenties really the best years of your life?
For the last few years of my life, I was constantly in a state of frustration and haste. Why? Because I thought I had wasted the best years of my life. I was told by media, Hollywood, peers, and adults that your twenties are the best years of your life. I even asked one of… Continue reading Myth Debunked: Are your twenties really the best years of your life?
The “Less Things, More Happiness” Challenge – Day 2
It is Day 2 of the Less Things, More Happiness Challenge. As a reminder, the goal of this challenge is to improve my long-term happiness through science-backed practices and avoid doing it through spending money or materialistic possessions. Remember that this is a collaborative challenge. Feel free to do the exercises in the challenge with me so… Continue reading The “Less Things, More Happiness” Challenge – Day 2
The Red Queen by Matt Ridley Book Summary – The Evolutionary Science of Attraction
Have you ever wondered why we are attracted to what we are and why do we behave in the way we do to attract others? Why are boobs, for example, so attractive if they are just blobs of fat on the chest? Today, I am going to address those issues. The Red Queen is… Continue reading The Red Queen by Matt Ridley Book Summary – The Evolutionary Science of Attraction
42 Simple Ways to Keep a Conversation Going With a Girl
Have you ever found yourself at a complete loss for words? Whether it’s talking to a girls, at a networking event, or trying to make new friends – being smooth with words does not come naturally for most of us (even though we know people find it attractive). Sure, we all want to have an… Continue reading 42 Simple Ways to Keep a Conversation Going With a Girl
How To Be Unfuckwithable: Code of the Extraordinary Mind Summary and Review
Have you heard of Mindvalley? It’s a $100+ Million dollar business around meditation and spiritual education. The founder of the company, Vishen Lakhiani, wrote a book on success. It’s called The Code of the Extraordinary Mind: 10 Unconventional Laws to Redefine Your Life & Succeed On Your Own Terms. Having been in the self-help space for… Continue reading How To Be Unfuckwithable: Code of the Extraordinary Mind Summary and Review