Choose your battles, know your enemies, and embrace an elitist mindset — Flaunting your philosophy to the crowd won’t save anyone. On the contrary. You’ll get into pointless arguments that lose everyone’s time. And eventually, people will reject you plain and fully. I’ve been there too. And here are the 2 major mistakes I wish I hadn’t done. 1- I Chose the Wrong Battles Yes, you read it…

Understanding the origins and overcoming toxic empathy — You’re not born cruel, you become it through the hardships of life. On the contrary, you’re born and likely educated to kindness and toxic empathy. Let me explain. Handling Conflicts as a Child Most children born in stable countries have likely grown up in overprotected families. They had superficial issues. They’ve been lulled into comfort.

Setting boundaries and taking control of your personal propaganda — So many people feel left out. How they see themselves doesn’t match with real life. Their friends treat them like losers. Their family doesn’t understand them. Their partners don’t respect them. And guess what? You’re not that far from them. This may surprise you, but… We ALL feel that to…

How to instantly earn respect from strangers and attract unexpected opportunities. — When I was young, my uncle used to sweep the street in front of his shop. Complete waste of time, I thought. Why bother cleaning a place that doesn’t belong to you and is doomed to get dirty? For him, it was “Because people are less likely to dirty a…

Uncomfortable realities about life and people — 1. Never argue in public Agree to keep your problems private. People love relationship drama and will only make things worse, twisting the truth and judging without knowing the whole story. Don’t let them interfere in your personal affairs. Keep it private and stay in control. 2. Assume that people will never change Their pace of learning is too small.

Navigating hierarchy and emotional dynamics in new environments — Whether you’re meeting new people, starting a new job, or moving out, you’ve been told this: “Do your best.” So you’ve worked a little longer, socialized a little more, did everything a little better. For what? Poor recognition and disdain. The Corporate Game There is a distinction to be made between you and…

Why sharing your knowledge can be a waste of time and how to provide valuable advice instead — Generosity leads you to believe sharing your experiences is valued. But here’s the thing: Unsolicited advice is as useless as stirring hot air. Nobody learns. You waste your time. You waste people’s time. Here’s a better way. Think about activists who approach you on the street asking for donations. They…

How Victor Lustig exploited it to sell the unsellable — April 1925, 5 men are gathered in a lounge at the luxurious Crillon Hotel in Paris. They’ve secretly been selected to discuss the greatest deal of the 20th century… The sale of the Eiffel Tower. Victor Lustig, a high-ranking official says: “As you may have read in the newspapers, the…

Revealing the dark tactics used in wars and times of peace — Disclaimer. I am not advocating the use of these methods here. My aim is to reveal the dark tactics used in their most hardcore forms during wars, as well as milder ones in times of peace. Any similarity with recent events would ONLY be coincidental… of course. Let’s begin. 1. Threats Cultivate…