What’s the strongest force in psychology? Consistency Bias. This is the pull to remain consistent with internal models of reality and identity. And all other biases are some form of this. How Does This Relate To Living Your Best Life? Growth is the result of questioning this understanding. You see, these models don’t come out …
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What is the best long term choice to get max results with minimal effort? Establish an unfair position. Dan Bilzerian talked about it in this interview with Larry King. He said: I figured out that life is more about setup. I wanted to set it up so I could get laid without having a bunch …
What’s the truth about social mastery? The stereotype is that of a smooth-talking James Bond character who always says the right thing. However, real life is more complex than that. Every interaction is an exchange between 2+ psychologies. (Depending on how many people are present). You aren’t only dealing with your world… You’re also interacting …
Before twitter existed, ancient philosophers kept compilations of bite-sized maxims. These timeless musings read like a series of tweets. Short, dense, impactful maxims crafted to help you live a better life. (Saving time while providing clear mental models for decision making). I’ve shared lots of info over the years (via twitter) which took me from …
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Colorful picture, right? Unfortunately, life traps aren’t always so obviously broadcast. In fact, many of them are disguised as assets. Others are such a subtle part of the “life script“, they’re invisible (to the untrained mind). Noble-sounding ideas can be destructive when put into action. What good is a personal code if it keeps you …
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Peer pressure is often viewed in a negative light. It carries a stigma similar to: “Bullying” “Hazing” And “manipulation”. However, peer pressure itself is neutral. It only carries a negative stigma because people don’t know how to use it the right way. What if I told you peer pressure can actually be a good thing?
“Often the poor man is not so cold and hungry as he is dirty and ragged and gross. It is partly his taste, and not merely his misfortune. If you give him money, he will perhaps buy more rags with it.” –Henry David Thoreau Crazy as it sounds, some people prefer to live like losers. …
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Friends react to personal growth in a variety of ways. A select few cheer you on, while the majority react with surprise. Many distance themselves, as they can no longer relate to your outlook or lifestyle. Others react with hatred or hostility. What should you do when your growth has you losing friends?
What are the differences between living as a creator vs consumer? These two mindsets emerge as contrasting lifestyles + behaviors. As you know, everyone creates and consumes to various degrees. However, the overall category in which you find yourself is a direct reflection of your thoughts, and by extension, your actions. Let’s break it down …
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“The human psyche is by nature religious.” -Carl Jung Why are archetypes important and how do they affect you? We live in a world of character archetypes. The collective mind has its given set of characters and roles loosely identified by clusters of traits. People categorize one another into neat little boxes so as to …
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