It’s important to know the distinction between criticism and hate, because if you classify everything as hate, you’re throwing the baby out with the bathwater. What is Criticism (aka Constructive Criticism) Criticism is when someone points out a flaw in you or your idea using logic and is usually accompanied...

From the desk of Harsh Strongman Subj: How to successfully network with people online One thing running an online business has taught me over the past few years is that most people do not know how to network or initiate business relationships properly. For example, I will often have bloggers...

Men have been brainwashed into thinking men and women are the same, and so they deal with both of them the same way. This does not work well and produces subpar results on all ends. This article discusses how you talk to men and how you talk to women, and...

From the desk of Harsh Strongman Subj: What to do when someone treats you badly? Part 1: When only a few selected people are disrespecting you When you’re dealing with one individual or a single group, it’s likely that they’re the problem (unless you’ve done something to justify their poor...

Most shy people are shy because, in their minds, they think that everyone is noticing and judging them. To quote Pook: Shyness is thinking that EVERYONE IS LOOKING AT YOU. It is a form of junior high school following you. If you get up from your seat, people will look...

Arguments to the human mind are like a war of words – we’ll hurt people, end friendships, and even create enemies to win them and get our sense of superiority. However, unlike a real war of guns and grenades, arguments have no spoils. There is no land to be won,...

From the desk of Harsh Strongman Subj: How to Improve Your People Skills: A Practical Guide to Better Conversations 1. Understand that people are interested in themselves, not you If you want to improve your people skills, the #1 realization you need to make is that people are interested in...