“Forgiveness is not a feeling; it is a commitment. It is a choice to show mercy, not to hold the offense up against the offender. Forgiveness is an expression of love.”
― Gary Chapman
Identify Your Love Language
Based on the book The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman, my primary love language is quality time. A close second is physical...
“You can make more friends in two months by becoming interested in other people than you can in two years by trying to get other people interested in you.”
― Dale Carnegie
Be Genuinely Interested in Others
In past social settings, I’ve mostly talked about topics that fascinated me.
But after reading the book How to Win Friends and Influence People by...
“The most loving women are the women who will test you the most.”
― David Deida
Attraction to the Feminine
As a man, I have both masculine and feminine energy.
But filled with more masculinity, I am naturally attracted to things and people filled with feminine energy - anything that’s radiant, alive, relaxing, moving, and enlivening. They may include the following:
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"Inside each of us is a natural born storyteller just waiting to be released."
– Robin Moore
Self-Discovery Journey
In early 2013, I had everything I was supposed to have - a well-paid job, a nice car, and great friends. In addition, I was working hard to save money to buy a house while deliberately working on my dating life.
Despite having all that, I...
“Trust is not built in big sweeping moments. It’s built in tiny moments every day.”
― Brené Brown
Release Those Who Aren’t Pulling You Forward
On my beautiful journey in life, I’ve met many people.
Some have been on the ride since the beginning, and others have been there for only a few minutes.
And for some, I did not even meet in person.
Regardless...
“The urge to find the real facts is destructive only to people or systems (friendships, family dynamics, political dynasties) that are based on lies. The truth can scare you half to death, but it’s never as destructive as deception.”
― Martha Beck
Find Your True Self
In the past, I used to believe everyone had the same line of thinking. My “everybody”...
“You are the sum total of the people you meet and interact with in the world. Whether it’s your family, peers, or co-workers, the opportunities you have and the things that you learn all come through doors that other people open for you.”
― Tanner Colby
The Impact of Social Capital
During my trip to Vietnam in January 2018, I met...
“The first step to being more attractive is to see rejection as a means to eliminate women who won't make you happy from your life. It's a blessing, not a curse.”
― Mark Manson
Identify Clearly What You Want in a Woman
There are an abundant amount of beautiful and attractive women everywhere, especially in metropolitan cities. However, my chances of finding...
“Being present — paying attention to what’s going on rather than being caught up in your thoughts — can yield immense rewards. When you exhibit presence, those around you feel listened to, respected, and valued.”
― Olivia Fox Cabane
Charisma is Learnable
As an introvert, I need my alone time to recharge and recuperate. Although I enjoy attending social settings, being around...
“In general, people are not drawn to perfection in others. People are drawn to shared interests, shared problems, and an individual's life energy. Humans connect with humans. Hiding one's humanity and trying to project an image of perfection makes a person vague, slippery, lifeless, and uninteresting.”
― Robert Glover
The “Nice Guy” Syndrome
In the past, I was the “nice guy.”
Growing up,...