and suddenly, i didn't care about being noticed, understood, spoken to, texted back, liked, disliked, invited, or talked about. it's quiet now, and i finally found MYSELF.
The joy of owning beautiful things, a good knife, a proper linen towel, a jar of excellent honey, one soul encapsulating perfume, over many mediocre things. Doing this slowly across every domain.
Ruthlessness is THE MOST ATTRACTIVE trait a man can possess.
A ruthless man makes hard decisions under pressure and is cruel when necessary to get things done.
Understand the following... You will regret your leniency far more than your ruthlessness
When men invest in their own attractiveness like fitness, status, fashion, education, game, humor, lifestyle, the more they will encounter women who aren't only interested in them, but enthusiastic about giving them what they want. Always invest in your "attractiveness".
Major cheat code in life: Understanding you can reinvent yourself at any time. New habits, new standards, new friend group, new career, etc. There's no rule that says you have to stay the person you've always been. You're allowed to decide––"I'm done being this version of me."
At some point, usually in your 20s, you'll notice that the people around you stop believing in themselves. And no matter how hard you try, you can't save them. By all means, do not let it infect your mind. Stay on your path.
i'm convinced that the most effective way to make life interesting is by having a stake in the future. having a child. mentoring someone. working on important problems. building a home. planting a tree. you care a lot more about the race if you actually have a horse in it.