how to be magnetic

This is why we have the saying that “the people that were cool in high school never end up all that cool later in life.” The cool kids at that age were just really good at imitating, which was the currency of coolness then. Since everyone was floating in a sea of imitation, no one appreciated individuality. The opposite in fact: they punished it.... See more

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It also helps to have the candidate you’re trying to see clearly ask you questions. Questions have very high signal value compared to most anything else you can get from a candidate… I write down each question and sometimes respond with “I’ll answer, but first I’m curious, why did you ask that?” I’m looking for the felt sense of a “hungry mind”

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when people put energy into you, attune to it, and give them harmonious energy back

smelling good, remembering people’s names, and wishing people happy birthday on their actual birthday remain undefeated as three of the simplest charisma hacks in life. especially smelling good

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She makes him look good by following it up with a joke about how “he’s my family member.” Talking with her is like dancing lead with a really good follow. And dancing with a really good follow is fantastic. They make you feel like their endless marvelousness is a product of your actions.

The coolest thing is just to be super into what ever it is that you’re doing

the best way to never be disagreed with is to be silent. it’s actually less scary than you think to have people strongly disagree with you. it’s like: oh, i wasn’t aware what i was saying was nearly significant enough to evoke such a passionate response! but hi! okay! let’s talk!

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Don’t get upset when they call. Don’t make them feel guilty for calling. Don’t condescendingly go through this process with a bad attitude.

Be open minded and encourage them to call and get answers if they are unsure. That is how you make them feel valued and supported while also giving them the power to make future decisions. Be happy. Smile. Be... See more

But the reason you’re not cool is because you’re trying to be cool.

First imitate, then intuit