Try Again https://loopvids.s3.amazonaws.com/2023/23Feb20_Post.mp3 One cool movie, that seemed to be a “one of a kind,” at least back when it came out, was Groundhog Day. Some guy got stuck in a time loop. Same thing happened every day. But each time through, he would improve his behavior. By the end, he […]
Deliberate Love Generation
When It’s Easy https://loopvids.s3.amazonaws.com/2023/23Jan07_Post.mp3 Imagine this crazy kind of diet plan. You look in the mirror, and promise yourself you’ll get a six pack. But you don’t change your behavior. You just kind of hope for the best. Sure, when you’re feeling it, you exercise. But not every day. […]
Dominate Conversations
Rehearsal https://loopvids.s3.amazonaws.com/2022/22Nov24_Post.mp3 There’s an interesting reason why people believe in conspiracy theories. And that is “man on the street” interviews seem much more articulate than how most people speak. For example, I remember way back shortly after 9-11. They interviewed a witness. Somebody who saw it happen. And the description […]
Live Like A God
Weird Metaphor https://loopvids.s3.amazonaws.com/2022/22Oct27_Post.mp3 Imagine the following scenario. It’s very strange, but hang in there. It’s got a pretty good punch line. Suppose there were very, very few people who could actually play music. These guys that could play music were treated like absolute royalty. I don’t mean super groups like […]
Quiet Love Mind
Loud Brain https://loopvids.s3.amazonaws.com/2022/22Oct06_Post.mp3 Most people have nervous minds. Some, very, very nervous minds. Think of somebody who is the opposite. Movie characters are pretty good for this. One of the reasons we like stories so much is it gives us role models. Humans have been telling each other stories since […]
Right Practice Right Outcome
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 […]
Practice Life
Flexible People https://loopvids.s3.amazonaws.com/2022/22Sept23_Post.mp3 Our bodies are built to conform to our environment. At least to an extent. Humans have thrived in all kinds of different environments. One way to see this is how humans have developed all kinds of different farming techniques based on the location. Cutting flat spaces out of […]
Destroy All Enemies
Fall On Your Face https://loopvids.s3.amazonaws.com/2022/22Sept20_Post.mp3 The best learning comes from failure. Nobody likes to hear this. Everybody is a sucker for a sure fire, guaranteed system. The one magic collection of words to say to get them to fall in love with you. The one magic sales pitch to get anybody […]
Critical Life Skills
Always Practice https://loopvids.s3.amazonaws.com/2022/22Aug18_Post.mp3 If you wanted to be an athlete, you’d need skills in a couple of categories. Specific skills and general skills. Specific skills would be skills related to the sport. Champions in one sport are rarely champions in another sport. Michael Jordan, arguably one of the best basketball players […]
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