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6d •
The simple skills action framework I use - 3 steps:
Long time I added value here guys. Been busy haha! When learning something new (a skill) I look for 3 things to structure my approach. First look for the top 3 books on the subject, second look for the top 3 seminars/courses on the subject and last look for the top 3 experts (the people) on the subject. Start from there.
0 likes • 5d
Appreciate the framework @Bart Gerard could you give an example on why this method works. I'm skeptical as the top 3 books on a subject a novice won't know. Also, how far does this go because if someone is looking at a topic such as evolutionary psychology what does the book cover. (War, status, sexuality, genetics, crime, etc...)
21d •
Don't Argue
Do not argue with women ever. You don't win by proving her wrong. You win by refusing to play. Smile, smirk, change the subject, or if need be, walk away. You dictate the terms, you decide when you want to take a woman on the Emotional Rollercoaster. Always be the cause of creating emotions for women, never the effect. If you are reacting emotionally due to her actions, you're on her frame. Not where you want to be. The man who won't get dragged into drama, is the man she can't get out of her head. She'll wonder whether you care or not, as a result, you'll set yourself apart from the rest of the pack. Detachment > Validation Control > Emotional Reaction Mystery > Debating/Negotiating
2 likes • 19d
"Don't try to change her mind change her mood." That's one of the most powerful aphorism to explain that idea.
Aug 9 •
Competence vs Status
Looking at the IG examples I've been noticing there's a lot of status being expressed but not many pictures of competence. It's this due to the fact it just isn't what people are looking for or is it that it's hard to look good or wear nice cloths doing construction or home renovation?
1 like • Aug 11
This is a phenomenal disassembly of competence as an idea. Where there would be a useful addition is the idea of "prestige" where it happens inside a domain. Main reason why I point this out is people conflate social status with prestige.
1 like • Aug 11
@Sergio Giacoman Soto Exactly, the more general terms for this short form content compared to long form content. People who are using Instagram are using heuristics (immediate social judgement) vs YouTube is more analytical reason (logic and rational). If you are curious about these different modes Thinking Fast by Daniel Kahhneman is the place to start. (Recognize it is not on the MOA reading list but worthwhile nonetheless.)
Aug 2 •
Is this what they mean by “breaking rapport”?
MOA talks about breaking rapport. This is an old cheat sheet I kept in my phone for a long time now to banter but wondered if they’re talking about the same concept with different terms… http://cdn.pickuppodcast.com/Stock_Banter_Cheatsheet_%28bonus%29.pdf
1 like • Aug 4
@Justin Glatz breaking rapport at a simple level is qualifying or unqualifying yourself. An example directly of that "I’m too high maintenance for you." This implies that one is fun, challenging, playful, and interesting. What logically is going on here is making the person question "Like wait is he that high maintenance? Or fun? Or cute? Or Challenging? Or ooh I want to find out more." Basically, anything one can playfully disagree about would be good territory to start. If you are more curious about this as an analysis it would be considered as "opening looping" statements.
Jul 28 •
Nicotine
Hey guys, what's your take on nicotine? It seems that nicotine pouches are getting more popular in athlete community as stimulant, also heard that it might boost cognitive functions. What do you think? Do you take nicotine pouches or smoke? Does it come with any positive effects?
1 like • Aug 1
@Brett Stringfellow Yeah in complete agreement on this one. Empirical research and popularity don't go hand in hand. Nicotine is significantly more complicated than athletes using it and long term effects are problematic. Wouldn't use it as a crutch with so many other alternatives to improve your life.
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