Two weeks ago I wrote about the value of independence. The article was a bit longer than my normal writing, but I felt the topic deserved the extra length. A number of readers here must have agreed with me, because it was one of the most commented on articles in the last few months. In […]
Social Skills and Dancing for Dummies
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 […]
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 […]
The Importance of Going to Bed Tired
I want to feel used up by the end of the day. I don’t like ending a day with the feeling that I could have done more. I believe there are few things more enjoyable than going to bed tired. Not tired because you were too frustrated to do any more. Tired because there wasn’t […]
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