Law 1: Never Outshine the Master | 48 Laws of Power
Always make those above you feel comfortably superior. In your desire to please and impress them, do not go too far in displaying your talents or you might accomplish the opposite – inspire fear and insecurity. Make your masters appear more brilliant than they are and you will attain the heights of power. Example of […]
Why Does Healthy Food Taste Bad? The Real Answer.
A rather common gripe people have when it comes to eating a clean diet is “but healthy tastes so bland/bad”. I hear where they’re coming from, but they have it the other way round – healthy food doesn’t have bland taste, it’s that their tongues have dulled. When you eat unhealthy foods, especially factory-made foods, […]
Are You Grateful for What You Have?
Imagine you’re a caveman living back in the times where men could talk and communicate, but had not figured out society and technology of any kind. You wake up with the sun and go out to hunt. You usually hunt in a group of 10, but lately, one member of your hunting party has been […]
8 Study Tips and Advice for Students
You can also listen to this article: Many of you are studying at university. Here are some tips to help you get more studying done in less time while improving comprehension and retention. 1) Keep Your Phone Away The primary thing you need to do is to ensure that you have no distractions – this […]
Dokkodo (21 Rules of Self-Discipline) by Miyamoto Musashi
Miyamoto Musashi was a Japanese swordsman, strategist, philosopher, ronin, and a writer. He wrote Dokkōdō or “21 Precepts on Self-Discipline to Guide Future Generations“ (also known as “The Path of Aloneness”. “The Way to be Followed Alone”, or “The Way of Self-Reliance“) a week before his death in 1645. It’s a short work, full of […]
How to Make Money Online (Overview with Case Study) [Updated 2020]
In the previous article, we talked about why you should start an online business. In this article, we’ll discuss a rather hot topic: how to make money online. This article is divided into three parts: 1) The Offer 2) The Traffic and 3) Useful Business Tools. To make the article more comprehensive, I’ll also discuss […]
Why You Should Start an Online Business
If you want to get rich, you have to start a business. A job will never make you rich, and even the best jobs leave you well off, not rich. When you work a job, you’re working to make someone else rich, and they’re giving you a (very) small piece of the pie. The only […]
The 4 Laws of Life and How to Hack Them
From the desk of Harsh Strongman Subj: Hacking the Game of Life: The 4 Abstract Laws of the Universe Early men had the highest amounts of uncertainty and risk in their lives; they lived in jungles and had to hunt for food. There was no telling when a man would eat and when he would […]
How to Be a More Interesting Person (10 Tips)
From the desk of Harsh Strongman Subj: How to Be Interesting (and how to make life more fun!) This article is focused on improving your overall vibe and personality. If you are considered a “boring” person or you feel that you are boring, you should take 3 months to 1 year off (depending on the […]
Stop Using Running Shoes in the Gym (And Which Shoes to Use!)
The most common mistake I see guys make in the gym is using running shoes in the gym. If you’re not aware, sports shoes fall broadly into two categories: Running shoes: These have soft, cushioned soles, especially around the heel area. They are intentionally made to be squishy so that they can absorb impact while running […]
How to Be Luckier: 4 Ways to Make Lady Fortuna Happy
From the desk of Harsh Strongman Subj: How to Manufacture Luck (The Art of Good Fortune) There’s nothing you can do that will improve dumb luck (random chance), i.e., the country you were born in, the family you were born to, your natural gifts (or a lack thereof), etc. However, you can structure your lifestyle […]
How to Stay Private in the Information Age
Nothing you put up on the internet is safe. You need to be careful with what you share online because once you put it there, it’s there forever. Here are some steps you can take to protect your privacy: 1. Use an Alias An alias is a fake name. Avoid giving away your real name […]
Fame Is a Curse: Why You Should Avoid Becoming a Public Figure
Fame is a curse. Being famous in your industry is not a bad thing (because it brings you more business), but being famous among the general public is a curse. If this isn’t obvious to you, here’s why you should avoid chasing fame (and instead chase wealth): 1. You actually get to enjoy your life […]
You Get What You Deserve and You Are Where You Deserve to Be
The title is a little strong and yes, there are exceptions. But for the vast majority of people, including average people, the top 1% people, and even for children, it holds true. When I was a child, I had a handheld gaming device (Gameboy). I used to love playing video games after school. If you […]
Mistakes Made by Men in Their 20s | Fatehshernu
This is a guest article written by Fateh Singh. If you follow me on Twitter, you’ve likely seen some of his tweets. Fateh writes about the important things in life: having a mission, personal fulfillment, family, and the like. A few weeks ago, I saw an eye opening thread he posted titled “Grave, Grand Errors […]
Be Solutions Oriented, Not Problems Oriented
Most people consider themselves to be “victims” of something or the other. Things happen to them. They can’t do anything about it. Everything is someone else’s fault. In their mental narrative, they lack control over their own life. They feel that they’re somehow “broken” and lack the ability to lead a great life. (I can’t […]
How to Sleep Better and Deeper
Lots of people are groggy and tired after they wake up. They don’t feel fresh and energetic. That is no way to live. Your sleep quality determines how well you feel the next day, and if you’re tired after 8 hours of deep rest, you did something wrong. So here are things you need to […]
The 3 Types of Hobbies That You Should Have
Hobby (noun): A hobby is a regular activity done for enjoyment, typically during one’s leisure time. If you’re following the non-mainstream path, you’ll find that mainstream sources of entertainment – TV, movies, video games, etc. don’t interest you much. (negative ROI) As you’re prioritizing high ROI activities, your days often feel “robotic” – one long, […]
How to Improve Your Concentration and Focus
Note that some of the items in this list will help you immediately, while some will take a few weeks to have a noticeable effect on your concentration. 1. Sleep for 8 – 9 hours a day This is probably the most critical thing when it comes to having a high amount of concentration. You […]
Why You Should Stop Eating Instant Noodles
Let’s talk about the thing almost everyone eats: Instant Noodles – Maggi, Ramen, whatever. You’ve probably had a lot of those as a kid, as a student, or just as a midnight snack – they’re cheap, delicious, and easy to make. Here’s the thing about instant noodles though – they’re garbage for you. You’re probably […]
How to Look More Attractive as a Man (6 Things You Need to Do)
From the desk of Harsh Strongman Subj: How to be more attractive and look good for men The easiest way to improve your quality of life is to improve your looks. Better-looking men get more attention from women, more attention from other men, people trust good looking people more, they are more likely to get […]
Personal Budget Guide (With Template)
It surprises me that so many people do not know what their expenses are – it’s almost insane. If you do not know how much you make, and how much you spend, you’re living in a world of financial darkness. You can keep walking, but eventually you’ll run into a wall. Hell, most people don’t […]
Are You Truly Ugly or Is the Media Messing with Your Head?
From the desk of Harsh Strongman Subj: Hollywood and Social Media Induced Insecurity Every character on TV looks good. Not just good, they look unrealistically good. Usually “unrealistic standard” is a complaint women make, but as a matter of fact – all of the people on TV look unrealistically good. I say unrealistic because it’s […]
How to Start a Side Business (LMM Podcast #1)
This one is going to be a podcast. This was my first time using the (rather low-quality) mic equipment so there were some sound quality issues – so please bear with me here! Below is what I discussed in the podcast (and then some) for those who prefer a text-based format. Let’s first start with […]
How to Find Your Purpose in Life
From the desk of Harsh Strongman Subj: How to find your purpose in life (Discover your purpose and live a meaning ful life) I remember watching this movie called Fight Club many years ago, and I came across this: “Advertising has us chasing cars and clothes, working jobs we hate so we can buy shit […]