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Remember When Gentlemen Existed?

Ten tips for men who aspire to do better — In 1710, an obscure British politician wrote, “The appellation of Gentleman is never to be affixed to a man’s circumstances, but his behavior in them.” Translated into 21st century English, it means that the mark of a gentleman is not his birth parents, finishing school, or other cultural markers, but…

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Remember When Gentlemen Existed?
Remember When Gentlemen Existed?
Life

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Updated weekly — Currently Trending 7 Pieces Of Wisdom Most People Don’t Learn Until Their 40s How I Slowly Became A “Middle Class” Millionaire Newest The New “Old” Rules Of Civility All-time best How To Make Someone Feel Extraordinary By Saying Very Little The Golden Rule of Relationships Nobody Talks About Ten Qualities That Make You Attractive Regardless of Appearance To Become Super-Likable, Practice The Ben Franklin Effect

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Aug 9

A Primer On Being The One Everyone Admires

It's easy on paper but challenging in real life — When I entered the conference room for the networking event, I shot a reflexive oh-crap eye-roll at the attendees seated around the table. Awkward smiles of other hopeless failures greeted me, most wearing ill-fitted button-down shirts and clutching business cards printed on home computers, as evidenced by the uneven cuts…

Self Improvement

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A Primer On Being The One Everyone Admires
A Primer On Being The One Everyone Admires
Self Improvement

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Jul 5

5 Illogical And Immature Behaviors We Struggle To Outgrow

Advancing age doesn't necessarily mean advancing wisdom — For several months I had this peculiar symptom, a minor skin irritation that wouldn't disappear, which according to the internet gods, could have been a symptom of dozens of ailments. So, I started with the most likely culprits. I cut out gluten and then dairy. …

Self Improvement

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5 Illogical And Immature Behaviors We Struggle To Outgrow
5 Illogical And Immature Behaviors We Struggle To Outgrow
Self Improvement

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Jun 3

To Age Gracefully, Never Stop Growing Up

Only the fully-baked adults become bitter, mean, and entitled — If you're over 30 years old, answer this question. At what age did you stop growing up? If a number comes to mind, consider yourself at risk. …

Self Improvement

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To Age Gracefully, Never Stop Growing Up
To Age Gracefully, Never Stop Growing Up
Self Improvement

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Apr 24

How To Influence Human Behavior Without Changing Minds

Incentives — the backdoor to persuasion nobody talks about — No matter how old we get or how smart we become, there’s a timeless truth about human nature that never changes. We hate being told what to do or how to behave, and that’s what makes persuasion so tricky. We resist when we sense others trying to change our minds. …

Self Improvement

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How To Influence Human Behavior Without Changing Minds
How To Influence Human Behavior Without Changing Minds
Self Improvement

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Mar 19

3 Silent Stressors Killing Your Mental Health

And what to do about them — In every group of friends, you can usually find a few on the periphery, ones you can enjoy in small doses but with sufficient downtime to recover from the experience. That’s how we described Beth, usually pleasant, usually fun, and generally adept at stimulating conversation. I stress the word “usually”…

Self Improvement

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3 Silent Stressors Killing Your Mental Health
3 Silent Stressors Killing Your Mental Health
Self Improvement

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Feb 22

Train Yourself To Become Open-Minded

The four techniques — When I was 10 years old, I got the gift everyone my age needed but didn’t necessarily want— a set of encyclopedias. No, it wasn’t the Atari game console or the Members Only Jacket that I had coveted, but in time, I learned to treasure these tree-killing monstrosities. What made…

Self Improvement

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Train Yourself To Become Open-Minded
Train Yourself To Become Open-Minded
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Jan 28

How To Rekindle Your Creative Edge After A Long And Steady Crash

Two fixes to reignite your artistry and passion — The road to peak creativity often mirrors the track of an orgasm. It takes a while to get going, maxes out in a burst of output, and then furiously retreats to where you started. But there's a difference with peak creativity. You will believe your otherworldly output marks the beginning…

Creativity

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How To Rekindle Your Creative Edge After A Long And Steady Crash
How To Rekindle Your Creative Edge After A Long And Steady Crash
Creativity

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Dec 30, 2022

4 Strategies For Living At Ease In Scary Times

Certainty is the one desire universally craved but always out of reach — In 2003, a sales mentor of mine taught me one of the most valuable lessons I’ve ever learned about persuasion. Over the years, it has proven itself as a core principle for living in a world full of scary uncertainty. How does a persuasion principle double as a strategy for…

Self Improvement

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4 Strategies For Living At Ease In Scary Times
4 Strategies For Living At Ease In Scary Times
Self Improvement

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Barry Davret

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