Self-betterment
Charisma is often just the absence of tension/rigidity in conversation
Err on the side of too early over too late . Related to that point, since there’s never a “right time,” it’s almost always better to do things “too early.” Your conception that it’s too early is just your fear, and once you dive in you’ll figure it out. Old people tend to regret the things they didn’t do, or didn’t do earlier. Not the things they... See more
Nat Eliason • 40 Lessons From 30 Years
If you’re going to do something do it early in its timespan not later. This means that your core task is to identify what you wanna do and then do it directly.
I think business networking is a complete waste of time. And I know there are people and companies popularizing this concept because it serves them and their business model well, but the reality is if you’re building something interesting, you will always have more people who will want to know you. Trying to build business relationships well in
... See moreTim Ferriss • The Almanack of Naval Ravikant: A Guide to Wealth and Happiness
In Greek, charisma translates as a “gift.” Rather than keep that gift to exploit for themselves, some charismatic people disperse it. They hand it out at social events, such as the holiday parties at this time of year, and use it to guide the energy of a shared occasion. I call these people vibe popes. Consider it a nondenominational title for... See more
Adrienne Matei • The Type of Charisma That Saves a Holiday Party
Charisma is the gift of spending good social time with others.
If you find yourself looking for a tool to solve a problem, you’re probably just procrastinating.
Nat Eliason • 40 Lessons From 30 Years
Put simply, charismatic people are helpers. They are out to see others profit; they have the gift of grace.
John C. Maxwell • Be a People Person: Effective Leadership Through Effective Relationships
Remote relationships cost you real relationships . Every minute you spend cultivating relationships with people through a screen is a minute you’re not deepening relationships with people you can actually see and touch and smell.