This will be specific to my past because it’s about things I went through that I would have done differently. I don’t regret these things; they are just things I would have done differently now that I have the foresight. Position yourself for the highest probability of success, like the guys who got away with … Read more
What is the secret to thriving in a world of unknowns and challenges? Much of your success will come from seeing the world for what it is and not what you want it to be. I’ve written about this mindset, Intense Realism, previously after I reread the book The 50th Law by Robert Greene and … Read more
I recently watched the Napoleon movie on Apple TV, based on one of the greatest generals in history. Due to the chaos of the French Revolution, many people of great power were overthrown. This left a giant void for others to take those emptied positions. The Napoleon Bonaparte movie was an okay piece of film. … Read more
You may not know what to do with your life, but one thing is certain. You will be working with others, so how do you understand people better? To succeed in life, it’s necessary to be an expert in social interactions, especially office politics. Understanding people will significantly improve your overall life because you will … Read more
Social Skills are a crucial part of your life that you must always attempt to improve. I want give you simple ways to improve your social skills using everyday scenarios. Why Are Social Skills So Important? Unlike the skills of software development, math, or aerospace engineer, social skills is a universal skill everyone will have … Read more
You must start showing up for yourself. You are the only person who will ever pull yourself out of your hole. I want to give you examples of what it means to show up for yourself. Do you feel like you’re in a hole? You’re days more than likely are merging because you’re doing the … Read more
Intense realism is seeing things as they are and not what you want them to be. A concept like this has been talked about in many different ways. I learned that I need to read concepts and mental models in different ways before I understand them. Meditations by Marcus Aurelius has a whole philosophy of … Read more
URBN Gentleman was a project I had cooking in my head for a while. At first, I thought URBN Gentleman would be a way for me to make tons of money. If you are anything like me, when you’re not making progress you form self-destructive behaviors. General manager was going to be the next step … Read more
Similar to implementing persuasion tactics, actively transforming negative thoughts and moving yourself forward in a positive direction separates high-level performers from average individuals. My goal with these posts is to help people improve their lives through subtle reframes and mindset shifts, transforming negative thoughts (such as those from a stressful day) as opportunities to move … Read more
The unspoken rules of life are unspoken because if you’re about it, then you don’t have to announce it. I am saying these things because many individuals can not see the subtle hints behind social interactions, especially in an office setting. Unspoken rule 1: People who are the boss don’t say they are the boss. … Read more