Often, a good impression is a byproduct of deep engagement in a conversation, a desire to learn, or thoughtful work, as opposed to something you aim at directly.
I think our competitive aim is always been... This is going to sound like very basic but it’s true. It’s just we do what we say we’re going to do when we say we’re going to do it. We just try to practice extreme reliability. And it’s an accruing advantage because the more people know that you’ll do what you say you’re going to do, you’re going to... See more
We talk about moats and competitive advantages the traditional way - IP, brand, distribution. I love the idea of "extreme reliability" as a competitive advantage for people and companies - very few people say what they mean, do what they say, and do so when they said they were going to do it.
Let the flame of Definite Optimism burn away the Mimetic virus. Use the Internet to curate your environment, so you can be hyper-mimetic towards the rare few who are anti-mimetic. Copy the people who don’t copy people. Take risks. Build a differentiated skillset. Pursue timeless wisdom, not intellectual fashions. Be skeptical of convention, and... See more
I spent the last month trying to answer the impossible question:
What makes someone likable?
Below, I break down 9 techniques that will help you dial up the charisma in your everyday life: