In today’s podcast episode, I cover some tips and topics based on an email subscriber’s question. He said he found a lot of value from my content so far with improving his communication skills for career and dating and his confidence, but he wanted more elaboration. In this episode, I talk about:
- how do I have an unstoppable persistence to keep going (i.e., years of making content or pushing forward in dating)
- how to improve your communication skills (affordable and free methods)
- including but not limited to Toastmasters, reviewing and reflecting on recordings, courses, service jobs
- where my x factor comes from when it comes to perseverance
- how to never give up
- the value of the book Start with Why
- external vs. internal motivations and finding/choosing a motivation that lasts longer and stays with you
- the definition of confidence and how to improve your confidence
- competence vs. confidence vs. delusion
- the importance and value of social intelligence, EQ, and communication skills on various areas of your life (career, family, friends, etc.)
- how most people overvalue technical skills and undervalue EQ
- the value of Masterclass.com for me and George Stephanopolous’s communication course
- My article about a book about how to be Unfuckwithable With
- many other useful things