I see two opposite camps when it comes to social skills. One is the highly analytical camp that breaks down social behaviors into mechanics and patterns. Although this is often associated with the seduction community, I’m referring to it in the realm of general social skills. The other camp is the “be yourself” crowd that […]
Learn More, Study Less: Zen Habits Special Offer
I’ve just started a special deal with Zen Habits and Learn More, Study Less. For the next month, if you get a copy of the book through Zen Habits, you can buy it for $19.95. This means access to the full book, all six bonus printouts and free updates for any future editions or additions […]
Why Making Money is More Fun than Having It
I’ve always enjoyed making money more than having it. Having money is nice, but it’s only a blip on my life contentment scale. I’m no fan of poverty, but the difference between $40,000 per year and $400,000 isn’t that much. Despite these simple tastes, I’ve always been keenly interested in making money. Making money is […]
Don’t Pay Yourself By the Hour
One of the worst things you can do is paying yourself by the hour. Hourly wages make the accounting easier for a payroll department. But that doesn’t mean it’s a good strategy when you’re working on your own time. Unfortunately, I frequently see students, entrepreneurs and self-employed people counting hours worked instead of work accomplished. […]
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