Three Stages https://loopvids.s3.amazonaws.com/2022/22Oct02_Post.mp3 In life, we can consider three very basic categories of learned skills. Compared to inborn skills, like running, fighting, language and having sex. These are things we need to learn on top of the things we are born able to do. Of course, there is plenty of overlap. […]
Attractive Frame Practice
Continuous Improvement https://loopvids.s3.amazonaws.com/2022/22Sept30_Post.mp3 Everything you want to get better at takes practice. This is a harsh truth, especially in the realm of interpersonal skills. This is why they have clubs like Toastmasters. Groups of helpful friendly people who help each other become better, more confident, more competent speakers. Way back during […]
Automatic Attraction
Super Player https://loopvids.s3.amazonaws.com/2022/22Sept29_Post.mp3 I used to know this guy. He lived in Japan. He did magic as a hobby, and sometimes for money. But mostly as a hobby. He made his money doing plenty of other interesting side hustles. His tricks were pretty simple. Sleight of hand combined with […]
Deep Love Skills
Best Night Ever https://loopvids.s3.amazonaws.com/2022/22Sept28_Post.mp3 Imagine this scenario. You’re at a bar or pub with your friends. You notice somebody across the room. They look interesting. You’re feeling very confident. Maybe you just got a promotion, or maybe you just landed a huge client for your company, or maybe you got […]
Gorilla Death Stare
Scariest Face Ever https://loopvids.s3.amazonaws.com/2022/22Aug19_Post.mp3 A gorilla is a pretty scary looking animal. If you were out on afternoon stroll and you found yourself face to face with a gorilla, you couldn’t do much. You couldn’t run, or fight, or slowly slink away and go in the opposite direction. Your only hope would […]
Easy Public Speaking
Public Horror https://loopvids.s3.amazonaws.com/2022/22Aug15_Post.mp3 Imagine two different kinds of public speaking situations. One is horrifying and would give us all nightmares. The other is fun and enjoyable, and everybody would love doing. First is the horrifying scenario. You are up for the job of a lifetime. Massive pay. Massive benefits. […]
Unhelpful Nice Behavior
Water and Ice https://loopvids.s3.amazonaws.com/2022/22Aug05_Post.mp3 Life is filled with paradoxes. According to the harsh rules of economics, everything costs something. Plenty of philosophy and poetry is filled with ideas of expecting one thing, and getting something else. The entire history of government involvement in an otherwise smoothly functioning economy is filled with examples […]
Natural Game Frame
Objective Spectrum https://loopvids.s3.amazonaws.com/2022/22July23_Post.mp3 Things look much differently from an outside, objective standpoint. Compared to a subjective, inside the situation standpoint. Here comes a horrible example, but here we go. If you are in an abusive relationship, it’s hard to see how bad it is from the inside. Whereas everybody on the […]
Unsung Hero Love
Two Strong Frames https://loopvids.s3.amazonaws.com/2022/22July14_Post.mp3 Holding a strong frame is a very, very valuable skill. Perhaps THE most valuable skill. We can consider two different types of people who have strong frames. On one side, you’ve got cult leaders, self help gurus and politicians. Guys that have kind of squishy ideas, but […]
Protect Your Territory
Monkey People https://loopvids.s3.amazonaws.com/2022/22Jun29_Post.mp3 Humans are very territorial. This is the idea behind “Molon Labe.” The inscription on the statue at Thermopylae. The famous battle between the 300 Spartans and the “Immortal” Persian army. The Persian general said lay down your weapons and we won’t kill you. Leonidas, the Spartan king […]
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