Yes
Historically, this is how man lost most debates
It took a lot of love, a lot of courage, a lot of radical gentleness, a lot of faith in the human project, and yes, a lot of blood to wrestle from human animals this very brief period of reason we have been enjoying together
life is incredibly easy all you need to do is
sleep 8 hours, drink enough water, lift weights, do yoga, stretch daily, walk outside, get morning sunlight, eat whole foods, cut processed sugar, avoid seed oils, eat more protein, track calories, supplement wisely, take magnesium, take vitamin d, get regular bloodwork, sauna, cold plunge, deep breathing, meditate, journal, gratitude practice, spend time in nature, reduce alcohol, quit smoking, reduce porn, limit social media, read books, learn new skills, write daily, practice a language, play an instrument, create art, travel, meet new people, strengthen old friendships, call family, work on relationship, flirt with partner, have regular sex, laugh often, join a community, volunteer, help others, set goals, break goals into steps, plan the week, review progress, block distractions, delete useless apps, focus on one task at a time, use a calendar, build routines, stick to routines, keep promises to self, build financial literacy, budget monthly, track expenses, pay off debt, save money, invest money, learn about crypto, buy btc, diversify investments, hold some gold, own real estate, build side income, negotiate pay, build personal brand, write online, share knowledge, start newsletter, build network, attend events, find mentors, mentor others, practice public speaking, learn marketing, learn sales, improve copywriting, practice storytelling, build leverage, automate tasks, outsource low value work, prioritize health, prioritize wealth, prioritize love, optimize environment, declutter home, clean room daily, fix sleep environment, use blackout curtains, wear blue blockers, avoid screens before bed, take naps when needed, practice mobility, do grip work, strengthen feet, fix posture, train balance, train coordination, do sports, dance, swim, climb, run sprints, train martial arts, condition tendons, learn survival skills, cook at home, try fasting, try time-restricted eating, experiment with diet, learn breathwork, train vagus nerve, practice kegel exercises, optimize hormones, get medical checkups, track hr and sleep, track body fat, track strength, track mood, set challenges, embrace discomfort, build discipline, face fears, say no more, stop gossip, stop complaining, forgive, let go of resentment, focus on solutions, stay curious, stay humble, learn history, study philosophy, study economics, study psychology, study human nature, keep a dream journal, analyze dreams, pursue aesthetics, design personal style, upgrade wardrobe, groom well, smile more, improve posture, make eye contact, move with purpose, speak clearly, articulate better, listen more, ask better questions, practice charisma, cultivate presence, enjoy silence, embrace boredom, limit cheap dopamine, replace with earned dopamine, create beauty, seek beauty, collect memories not things, capture photos, write stories, explore new places, sit in coffee shops, observe people, think deeply, reflect often, refine principles, live by principles, seek mastery not mediocrity, embrace excellence, respect time, respect energy, protect attention, protect health, build resilience, adapt quickly, recover fast, stay consistent, keep momentum, think long-term, live simply, enjoy luxuries selectively, love fully, stay strong, stay free.
It’s because charisma and humor are more anti-skills than they are skills. When you feel relaxed & secure, charisma and humor are natural. Yes they take some skill, but the biggest bottleneck for most people reading this is tension, not skill or wit
protip: whenever you feel compelled to say “that sounds boring”, swap it for “what do you like about it?” and watch your social life flourish as people begin to enjoy your company
@signulll Probably the first thing i disagree with signull on
If you do the right inner work, Everything is added unto you
Much love to all who read ☀️
@EMostaque You're just posting this bc of the 20y and not bc Zanarkand in the game was a hyper advanced city destroyed by its own technology right
right...?
(maybe my fav piece of music of all time btw)
@chrislakin Feels like both!
I'm more saying adding the step of "wait is this actually a good idea, is this right?"
Instead of "god...how can I make her like me" is itself less needy