One mental model that has improved my ability to communicate well and understand people is love languages. If you’re looking to increase your social intelligence and skills, read on. The five love languages are different ways that people show and receive love according to the book The Five Love Languages. They are: Words of Affirmation:… Continue reading What are the Five Love Languages? How People Express & Receive Love.
Category: Dating
“Knowledge is Power” Is Terrible Advice
“The more you learn, the more you earn.” That’s a quote from Warren Buffett I still believe in. However, lately, I’m starting to notice a lot more experts on the internet talk about how knowledge isn’t power; it’s execution and action that matters. They say that so many spend too much time absorbing content online.… Continue reading “Knowledge is Power” Is Terrible Advice
How to Raise Your Self Esteem (and Why It Matters)
A few years ago, I did the “Less Things, More Happiness” 7 Day Challenge, so now, I want to continue with a new challenge. Nowadays, it feels like there’s so many things one can improve upon and spend their time on: fitness, health, focus, willpower, meditation, productivity … it’s overwhelming. For at least the next… Continue reading How to Raise Your Self Esteem (and Why It Matters)
6 Scientific Studies Reveal Why We Buy Needless Luxury Items
Here’s a compilation of fascinating studies on why people spend on expensive things. While I belief in the benefits of some minimalism, I don’t subscribe to the minimalist idea that all conspicuous or excessive spending is bad. Clearly, there’s a strong evolutionary reason for why we do it. However, as Dr. Geoffrey Miller says, there’s… Continue reading 6 Scientific Studies Reveal Why We Buy Needless Luxury Items
We Need To Talk About Dating For Asian Men
In today’s podcast episode, I decide to talk about dating for Asian men. It’s been a while since I’ve addressed this topic, and it’s very interesting. That’s because even though there’s been a lot more content, awareness, discussion, and advice over the last decade, I still see hordes of Asian men who fit a nerdy,… Continue reading We Need To Talk About Dating For Asian Men
Difference Between Social Intelligence and Emotional Intelligence
When you think of someone “smart,” your mind may go to IQ and school exam scores. However, evolutionary biology tells us the type of intelligence that really mattered for survival for millions of years was your social and emotional intelligence. Watch a few seasons of Game of Thrones to see how the characters stay alive,… Continue reading Difference Between Social Intelligence and Emotional Intelligence
This One Method Gets People To Like You
Social skills, and more importantly, getting people to like you, is important to many aspects of life: dating making friends getting professors to like you career inspiring coworkers and employees business networking getting people to believe in your ideas That’s part of the reason why I invested in hiring a communications coach. And I learned… Continue reading This One Method Gets People To Like You
Always Getting “No Chemistry” After the First Date? Read This
The worst dating advice that I keep hearing from women is “just be yourself.” And I have the best evidence for this. In my personal experience, I’ve often had trouble getting a second date after the first date. Usually, I’m being myself. I’m not trying to be someone I’m not. I’m honest, vulnerable, kind, and… Continue reading Always Getting “No Chemistry” After the First Date? Read This
My Journey of Learning Not to Care What Others Think
The book the Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck has sold millions of copies for a reason. It covers a topic that is one of the most popular topics out there: not caring what people think about you. It’s not that we should never care about anyone or anything. It’s useful to care sometimes.… Continue reading My Journey of Learning Not to Care What Others Think
This is the Best Book I’ve Read In A While: Lessons From Will Smith’s Biography (Podcast)
I read a lot of books. So it’s saying something when I say this is the best book I’ve read in the last two years. In this podcast episode, you’ll discover why. You’ll learn all sorts about Will Smith’s life, struggles, mistakes, advice, and trauma. What a story! Like this show? Please leave a rating… Continue reading This is the Best Book I’ve Read In A While: Lessons From Will Smith’s Biography (Podcast)