Scott Adams
Micro-Lessons
Showing 253 lessons not taught in school
SOCIAL ANXIETY REFRAMES
you're the solution to their problem. walk in knowing that.
Social Armor
TRAUMA AS SUPERPOWER
trauma survivors know their limits. everyone else is guessing and afraid.
Flowchart
SPOTTING SIMULATION SIGNS
bugs, slowdowns, incompatible memories. software signs.
Simulation Grid
INTERVIEW PERSUASION
solve the boss's problem. look good. peer questions. give something free.
Interview Playbook 2
DETECTING LIES
repeating your question? buying time to lie.
Lie Detector
EGO DEATH REFRAME FOR DESPAIR
imagine one day to live. ego dies. fear vanishes. now act.
Flowchart
FAKE VS REAL
fake and real are the same when the effect is the same. stop overthinking it.
Authentic Masks
BRAGGING
never praise yourself. get others to do it. compliment first.
The Lens
EVERYONE IS WEIRD
you think you're uniquely weird. you're exactly as weird as everyone.
Weirdness Iceberg
COMPOUND LEARNING
ideas have sex. knowledge compounds like interest.
Compound Curve
LEVELS OF HUMAN AWARENESS
we've crossed into parody-reality. opposites look identical now.
Awareness Tower
POWER OF PRAISE
compliments are free. people are starved. give them constantly.
Praise Burst
HOME EFFICIENCY HACK
put the habit where the waiting happens.
Flowchart
PSYCHOLOGICAL BLINDNESS
they blind you by directing focus. watch for what's hidden.
Misdirection
HACKING YOUR MIND
be the hack, not the trauma.
Blueprint
ATTRACTING SOMEONE
basics first. then curiosity. then 'you're different.'
Attraction Funnel
SYSTEMS VERSUS GOALS FOR CREATORS
systems beat goals. level up platform by platform.
System vs Goal
THE POWER OF ASKING
everything you need to know, someone knows. find them. ask.
Flowchart
I GET TO REFRAME
replace 'I have to' with 'I get to.' instant attitude shift.
Reframe Switch
BRAIN POLLUTION
what you focus on becomes you. avoid brain pollution.
Brain Pollution
PITCHING WITHOUT BORING PEOPLE
benefit first. background never. get to the point.
Flowchart
FINDING MEANING
learn. be useful. general direction. mating filter. try it.
Bento Box
PRACTICING THE NON-OBVIOUS
practice what others won't. nadal went left-handed.
Hidden Practice
KNOWING WHO YOU ARE
you are your actions right now. not thoughts. not history. now.
Identity Filter
THE WAKE YOU LEAVE BEHIND
make art for the audience. your wake is immortal.
Ocean Wake
CAREER DECISION FACTORS
talent stack and mental health. get those right, everything follows.
Career Radar
ANXIETY REFRAMES
deathbed test. add thoughts. stress is energy. ego is enemy.
Anxiety Toolkit
SLEEP SKILLS
sleep is a skill. learn the techniques. practice constantly.
Sleep Environment
THREE EFFICIENCY HACKS
small physical tricks save surprising amounts of effort.
Efficiency Hacks
SUBJECTIVITY OF DATA
all data analysis is subjective. what you include decides the outcome.
Flowchart
CRYPTOCURRENCIES FOR BEGINNERS
digital money on databases you can't edit. wallet = viewer. codes = ownership.
Blockchain Visual
FOLLOW THE INCENTIVES
confused by institutions? follow the money and power.
Flowchart
PROGRAMMING YOUR OWN BRAIN
your brain has blind spots. use them to reprogram yourself.
Brain Programmer
THE MIND-READER TRICK
say what they're thinking. watch the connection form.
Mind Reading Link
MANAGING YOUR FLOW
find the disruptors. throw them away. protect your flow.
Flow Destroyer
STOP FINDING YOURSELF
there's no 'you' to find. become someone worth loving.
Flowchart
USING THE 80-20 RULE TO BUILD YOUR TALENT STACK
you don't need 100% mastery. 80% of many skills beats 100% of one.
Skill Stack 80-20
FINDING A MENTOR
don't propose marriage. ask for coffee. compliment. start small.
Bento Box
DECIDING IF A NEW BUSINESS WILL WORK
margin, feasibility, advantage, lifestyle, timing, opportunity cost. check all six.
Business Test
WHERE TO LOOK DURING EYE CONTACT
far: whole face. middle: triangle. close: one eye. soft focus.
Face Zones
GETTING RICH (THE REFRAME)
stop optimizing for getting. optimize for usefulness.
Usefulness Magnet
SYSTEMS FOR BEING ON TIME
get ready first. optional tasks second. buffer absorbs surprises.
Buffer Zone
GAMIFYING WORK
boring work + added challenge + skill required = game.
Flowchart
STOCK INVESTING FOR BEGINNERS
diversify with american index funds. only buy monopolies individually.
Portfolio Strategy
IMAGINATION EQUALS PLAN EQUALS PROPHECY
imagination is a plan is a prophecy. visualize and drift toward it.
Flowchart
CRITICIZING
don't criticize. show better ways. sandwich it. never belittle.
Criticism Sandwich
EYE CONTACT MASTERY
enter room: eye contact everyone. conversation: make and break.
Eye Contact Rules
MOVIE SCRIPT CONSTRUCT
three acts: disruption, winning, impossible problem solved by subplot.
Story Arc
BRAINWASHING VERSUS HYPNOSIS
hypnosis is willing. persuasion changes wanting.
Flowchart
WRITING A GOOD TWEET
curiosity first. point second. no waste. answer objections early.
Tweet Craft
HANDLING GRIEF
grief is selfish. outdoors heals. stay busy with purpose.
Healing Timeline
HUMOR WRITING: 18 LAYERS AND 6 DIMENSIONS
hit 2 of 6 dimensions. write 18 layers in passes. magic is in the last 3.
Layered Stack
WRITING HUMOR
humor is a formula. hit two dimensions.
Humor Formula
HUMOR: FILLING IN THE BLANK
make them work for it. their version is funnier.
Fill The Blank
LIFE STRATEGY FOR LONGEVITY
brain strategy + body strategy + skill stacking = longevity system.
Longevity Dashboard
PERSUADING TO CHANGE MINDS
attention first. shake the box. then persuade.
Flowchart
REFRAMING FROM BIAS TO BRAIN DAMAGE
consuming only one perspective literally damages your ability to think.
News Diet
HANDLING UNPLEASANT TASKS
unpleasant things happen. don't add extra unpleasantness.
Pain Timeline
INSIDER JOKES TECHNIQUE
target the few. they bond harder. unpredictable rewards addict.
Flowchart
STRATEGIES VS OBSTACLES
work on strategies. obstacles become irrelevant.
Flowchart
WIN WITHOUT DESTROYING
winning arguments by destroying people damages relationships. win by seeking truth together.
Gentle Argument
MICRO DIET
one bad food at a time. never hungry. craving dies.
Food Sniper
THE USER INTERFACE FOR REALITY
you're not a victim. you're the author.
Reality Interface
USING SELFISHNESS TO PREDICT
assume selfishness. you will rarely be wrong.
Flowchart
DEALING WITH CRITICISM
criticism is a chemical reaction in a stranger's skull. it can't hurt you.
Criticism Filter
CHOOSING YOUR REALITY FILTER
pick the filter where visualization creates reality. it works.
Flowchart
EXPERTS VS DEEP DIVERS
on narrow questions, smart deep-divers can beat experts.
Knowledge Circles
CONFIDENCE AND THE OBSERVER EFFECT
confidence above normal wins. observers below will hate it.
Confidence Loop
REFRAMING COLD
cold is just sensors talking. reframe: free cryo therapy.
Flowchart
PETS AS AN OBSTACLE TO SUCCESS
pets are wonderful. they also destroy 20-40% of your productivity.
Pet Drain
MAKING LEARNING TEN TIMES FASTER
most learning is padding. get to the point.
Compression Funnel
TELLING A STORY
prepare it. it must be natural. quick setup. answer objections early.
Story Builder
BEATING PROCRASTINATION
micro steps build momentum. interest defeats resistance.
Micro-Step Ladder
DEALING WITH FALSE ACCUSATIONS
don't defend. judge the judger.
Judge The Judge
MANAGING EXPERTS
experts say impossible. that means it's your turn.
Expert Flip
STAYING FOCUSED
chant. morning hours. exercise. remove distractions. anchor with treat.
Bento Box
CREATING A DIET SYSTEM
willpower is fake. hunger is real. manage the inputs.
Fuel Gauge
MANAGING ENERGY NOT TIME
creative mornings. routine afternoons. match the energy.
Energy Dashboard
BEING MORE PRODUCTIVE
outsource. batch. protect your creative hours.
Productivity Engine
MOONWALKING (BADLY)
flat foot moves. lifted foot stays.
Moonwalk Sequence
THE ORDER OF SUCCESS
sleep first. everything else gets easier after.
Foundation Stack
USING FAILURE TO PREDICT THE FUTURE
everything successful eventually fails. winners destroy themselves first.
Flowchart
PERSUASIVE WORDS AND PHRASES
because. would you mind. i'm not interested. i have a rule.
Word Power
NON-JUDGMENTAL SUPERPOWER
keep judgments private. people trust you. that's your superpower.
Flowchart
ILLUSIONS THAT BLOCK SUCCESS
you can manufacture luck. passion follows success. you can reach anyone.
The Lens
BUILDING A FITNESS HABIT
every day. never painful. always want tomorrow.
Habit Builder
SIMPLIFICATION
subtract. combine. reduce choices. fix interruptions. sleep.
Simplification
INCREASING LUCK
high energy places. talent stack. fake optimism. luck follows.
Luck Engine
TIMING FOR PERSUASION
wait for the environment to make your idea imaginable. then strike.
Flowchart
CALLING A CAT
one specific whistle tone. cats come running.
Sequence
MAKING MONEY WITHOUT MONEY
clarity attracts resources. be useful. money follows.
Bento Box
BRAIN AS PINBALL MACHINE
your brain is a pinball machine. what you build up gets hit more.
Pinball
PATHS TO NON-JUDGMENT
multiple paths to same destination: stop judging. pick what fits your worldview.
Convergence Paths
DOG TRAINER PORTION CONTROL
dogs can't do fractions. neither can you. use tiny spoons.
Flowchart
WHY REFRAMES MATTER
reframe your thoughts. destiny follows.
Cascade
THE POWER OF SHAMELESSNESS
shamelessness is a superpower. embarrassment has no physical harm.
Blueprint
LEVELS OF AWARENESS
innocent → truther → victim → skeptic → strategist → author.
Staircase
LEARNING THINGS YOU THINK YOU CAN'T
you don't know what you can do until you try for two years.
Impossible Climb
HOW PLATES AND UTENSILS CHANGE TASTE
your brain eats with your eyes. plain white plates win.
Plate Perception
WRITING FOR MAXIMUM IMPACT
curiosity hooks. blanks invite. rhythm manages energy.
Tweet Anatomy
TURNING A BAD DAY TO YOUR ADVANTAGE
if you're already feeling bad, do the hard things. you've got nothing to lose.
Flowchart
PERSUASION VOICE
matter of fact. no uptalk. no pleading. no attitude. truth needs no help.
Voice Spectrum
SURVIVOR'S GUILT REFRAMES
could have done more? so could everyone. release it.
Bento Box
HAPPINESS USING THE MATING FILTER
happiness comes from being true to your biological reproductive self.
Flowchart
FUN OVER EFFICIENCY
if the efficient way is boring, do the fun way instead.
The Lens
MOTIVATING EMPLOYEES
help them grow. add one energizer. tell them everything.
Blueprint
MANNERS AS DOPAMINE
manners = giving dopamine. give it freely. it always returns.
Flowchart
DOG PSYCHOLOGY
context changes perceived value. ritual beats content.
Flowchart
LAZINESS IS FOCUS DIRECTION
laziness = thinking about effort. ambition = thinking about outcomes. redirect focus.
Split Brain
FUNNY WORDS
hard sounds. rare words. weird pairings. you feel funny words.
Sound Impact
USING WRONGNESS FOR PERSUASION
be wrong on purpose. now you have their attention.
Wrongness Spectrum
WORDS CREATE REALITY
words create religions, intelligence, maybe reality itself.
Bento Box
JUDGE BY POTENTIAL
you are your potential, not your past. judge yourself by what you'll do.
Potential Trajectory
USING IMAGINATION TO FUEL SUCCESS
you can't do what you can't imagine. so change what you imagine.
Barrier Break
GET OUT REFRAME
past and future are imaginary. say 'GET OUT' and join the real world.
Two Worlds
THE MOIST ROBOT HYPOTHESIS
you are programmable. change your inputs.
Blueprint
GIVING A SPONTANEOUS PRESENTATION
80% is relaxation. people don't care about your imperfections.
Stage Confidence
KEY NUMBERS MASTERY
memorize 3-5 key numbers in any domain. you'll be the smartest in the room.
Number Scale
DRAWING A CARTOON FACE
copy poorly to look original. draw inside-out. imperfection is style.
Face Builder
USING AFFIRMATIONS
write it 15 times. your brain will tune.
Filter Programming
HYPNOTIST DIET PLAN
kill cravings first. shrink stomach second. reduce calories last.
Stomach Phases
HAPPINESS CHECKLIST
move. move with people. change scenery. protein and water.
Happiness Checklist
BECOMING A CARTOONIST
go digital, use rough drafts, be stubborn. drawing talent is overrated.
Sequence
FINDING YOUR ADVANTAGE
childhood obsessions. endless practice. genetic base. control the rest.
Advantage Finder
REFRAMING
how you frame it changes what you do. reframe everything.
Reframe Engine
FIVE LOVE LANGUAGES CRITIQUE
acts of service or gifts? run. quality time + touch? that's the one.
Love Language Audit
SPOTTING COGNITIVE DISSONANCE IN THE WILD
who got the new information? who's patching their reality? who lacks analytical skills?
The Lens
SYSTEMS FOR LIVING WITH OTHERS
your system may need to adapt to others' systems.
Bento Box
FREE WILL VS AUTHORING
free will makes you victim. author your reality instead.
Author vs Victim
DOPAMINE EXCHANGE
relationships = dopamine exchange. balance giving and receiving.
Dopamine Ledger
FIXING ONLINE EDUCATION
video education could be 5-10x better than in-person. nobody is doing it right.
Education Fix
TRAFFIC JAM REFRAME
traffic? the simulation is adjusting your timing.
Flowchart
USING EXPECTATIONS AND CONTRAST
lower the bar first. then step over it.
Expectation Gap
PICKING THE RIGHT TOOLS FOR THE JOB
you can't buy what the pros use. find the real equipment.
Right Tools
A PSA ABOUT FAKE NEWS
trust your eyes. distrust everything else.
Fake Detector
MANAGING TIME BY BEING OVERWHELMED
get so busy that people stop asking. then prioritize ruthlessly.
Overwhelm Strategy
FINDING MEANING IN LIFE
selfish to selfless. that's the arc.
Life Trajectory
GETTING RID OF UNWANTED THOUGHTS
fill the shelf with other thoughts. bad ones atrophy.
Shelf Space
MANAGING YOUR EGO
you're particles. reinvent daily. ego is your problem, not your identity.
Ego Particles
ENERGY AS A FILTER
follow the energy. it predicts better than logic alone.
Flowchart
GAMIFYING BORING CHORES
be the best towel folder ever. dopamine follows mastery.
Flowchart
CONTROL THE CONTROLLABLE
luck is random. controllables aren't. master them all.
Control Panel
BEHIND THE PERSUASION CURTAIN
no illuminati. but there are vampires and werewolves at war.
Pirate Fleet
FLOW STATE
remove every friction. even tiny ones. creative work requires zero interruption.
Flowchart
JOB INTERVIEW TIPS
present a proposition. offer the twofer.
Interview Playbook
FIXING ANYTHING WITH DUCT TAPE
duct tape fixes grip and visibility. function beats aesthetics.
Sequence
PROGRAMMING YOURSELF WITH RULES
i have a rule. that's all it takes.
Rule Installation
PROGRAMMING YOUR BRAIN VIA WORD CHOICE
words are programming language. say 'amazing' until you believe it.
Flowchart
TREES REDUCE ANXIETY
anxious? stand under a tree with leaves. breathe. feel the calm.
Tree Canopy
LEARNING DRUMS BASICS
beats are universal. separation takes practice. self-taught creates uniqueness.
Drum Elements
GETTING ATTENTION WHILE AVOIDING CANCELLATION
dangerous provocation gets attention. avoid trigger words. reframe to higher ground.
Flowchart
THE RULE OF TWELVE FOR BUILDING A TALENT STACK
12 concepts gets you 80%. foundation + sub-skills = rare.
Skill Radial
HOW CARTOONING TECHNOLOGY EVOLVED
pencil to pen to digital. the tools changed. the process stayed.
Tech Evolution
SELF-FOCUS AND MENTAL ILLNESS
me-me-me thinking creates isolation. isolation creates illness.
Flowchart
WHY META STUDIES ARE BULLSHIT
meta-study = one person's opinion on which studies count.
Flowchart
GIVING AND RECEIVING COMPLIMENTS
receiving: say thank you. giving: confident, indirect, then change topic.
Bento Box
PREDICTING
romance: questions. products: want the bad version. people: don't change.
Prediction Grid
THE SUCCESS SECRETS OF THE BEATLES
change constantly. torture your instruments. splice the unexpected.
Innovation Engine
ETHICS OF PERSUASION
persuasion ethics spectrum: wrong → hyperbole → spin → lying → brainwashing → gaslighting.
Ethics Ladder
UNDERDOING IT
underdo exercise so it never hurts. pain kills habits. easy builds lifetime.
Flowchart
WAKING UP TO ALARM
no snooze. get up as you turn off. same time. consistent schedule.
Sequence
MIMING AND THE ILLUSION OF REALITY
magic, miming, persuasion are all connected. reality is subjective.
Mind Fill-In
PERSONAL FINANCE MICRO LESSON
finance is 9 steps. in order. that's it.
Priority Pyramid
DRAWING
copy poorly. combine styles. errors become art.
Artist Layers
TWIRLING A DRUMSTICK
looks complex. actually just finger rotation in one spot.
Finger Pivot
A FITNESS SYSTEM (NOT A GOAL)
pain means you'll quit tomorrow. do what makes you want to come back.
Fitness Dashboard
CONTRACT PARADOX
always have a contract. never work with people who'd use it.
Bento Box
BRAIN CANT TALK TO BRAIN
brain can't cheer itself up. use body as intermediary.
Flowchart
EXPLAINING THINGS CLEARLY
answer first, background second. the brain wants the destination before the journey.
Explain Formula
SELF-ESTEEM AND THE IMPOSTOR SYNDROME
everyone is faking and broken. direction matters more than position.
Impostor Reveal
FOCUS TECHNIQUES
exercise. protein. burn urges. posture. lozenge. compete. move your hands.
Focus Toolkit
TRIGGERS AND FRAMES
attach annoyances to happy memories. reframe triggers.
Frame Switch
THE FIRST SENTENCE RULE
answer first. explain second. never reverse.
Answer First
WORRYING LESS ABOUT WEEKLY CRISES
you've seen this before. we survived. we will again.
Crisis Timeline
ILLUSIONS IN SKILL LEARNING
the obvious move loses. standard advice conflicts. find the hidden illusion.
Tennis Court Split
MAGIC TRICK FOR KIDS
shake near face. toss over head. show empty hand. magic.
Napkin Vanish
DRAWING BODIES, SHADING AND PERSPECTIVE
rough drafts are carving. shading follows the sun. bigger means closer.
Drawing Techniques
BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU MEASURE
the easiest thing to measure will dominate all decisions. be careful.
Metric Bias
THE GREAT FILTERS
six filters to decode anything: money, incompetence, both wrong, time, biology, dopamine.
Filter Stack
USING YOUR ENVIRONMENT TO PROGRAM YOUR BRAIN
your physical space programs your mental state.
Environment Dashboard
SIX GRAMMAR MISTAKES TO AVOID
six grammar signals. get them wrong, educated people cap your potential.
Grammar Card
ENDING CONVERSATIONS
misdirect to what was great. physical signal. exit gracefully.
Exit Strategy
PACE AND LEAD
match their rhythm first. then lead them anywhere.
Flowchart
LESS BORED MORE HAPPY
bored? you're not embarrassing yourself enough. take a risk.
Flowchart
AWARENESS LEVELS ON CLASS
equal under law is incomplete. rich vs poor is the real filter.
Awareness Ladder
KNOWING YOUR PRODUCT IS SPECIAL
the bad version must be popular. watch bodies not words.
Product Test
BUSINESS PHRASES THAT REMOVE EMOTION
hygiene. rule. outside my domain. doable. business decision.
Power Phrases
TEACHING WITH MOTIVATION
praise creates enthusiasm. enthusiasm drives practice. progress explodes.
Flowchart
TAKING A MENTAL VACATION
pretend life is a video game. problems become levels.
Game Overlay
HOW HYPNOTISTS READ BODIES
watch what you're doing. adjust to what they show.
Flowchart
WRITING WELL
simple is persuasive. first sentence grabs. subject before action.
Writing Formula
ILLUSIONS OF LIFE
talent stacks. enjoyment over pain. you control others. everyone bluffs.
Illusion Reveal
TESTING YOUR PRODUCT
five people. one failure means fix it. one lover means hit.
Test Group
PERSONALITY AS CHEMISTRY
mood is chemistry. check: sleep, food, water, hormones, pain.
Chemistry Dashboard
CURING LONELINESS
be the organizer. organizers never get lonely. they control the invitations.
Podium
CREATING ASSETS FROM NOTHING
paint futures. manage impressions. build stacks. go where energy is.
Asset Builder
MEDIA INFLUENCE SPECTRUM
all media influences. organized influence is strongest. awareness is the only defense.
Bento Box
ECONOMICS OF SUBSIDIES
subsidies build scale. scale enables innovation. that's the point.
Flowchart
GOOD VS GREAT
standard path = good. breaking rules = great. the greats don't follow lessons.
Path Fork
OPTIMIZING YOUR STORY OF SELF
you have a running story about yourself. choose one optimized for success.
Flowchart
HUMAN AS MACHINE
you're a machine. inputs (exercise, diet, thoughts) control outputs (feelings, actions).
Radio Dials
USING IMAGINATION TO STEER YOUR FUTURE
stop imagining what you don't want. start imagining what you do.
Imagination Projector
WHY AMERICA SEEMS BROKEN
self-healing system. broken lubricant. fix information flow.
America Building
LEARNING WHAT CAUSES YOUR MOODS
your mood is physical. the reasons you invent are usually wrong.
Mood Detective
DRAWING A CAT
two circles. ears. eyes. done.
Conversation Toolkit
PRODUCTIVE WAITING TIME
waiting in line? breathe twice in, once out. fix posture.
Breathing Reset
LEARNING SOMETHING EFFECTIVELY
hit the subject from multiple angles. variety builds memory.
Learning Modes
REPROGRAMMING YOUR FOOD PREFERENCES
preferences are not fixed. one week changes everything.
Blueprint
OCCAM'S DOUBLE-EDGED RAZOR
occam's razor cuts both ways. simple often means limited thinking.
Origin Venn
CHANGING WHAT PEOPLE WANT
you can't force action. but you can change desire.
Preference Programming
PETTING A CAT
cats are clocks. pet at the right hour.
Cat Mood Clock
WILLPOWER VS SYSTEMS
willpower is imaginary. design your environment instead.
Willpower Tank
CREATIVITY FRAMEWORK
fill your head. bash ideas. feel it in your body. subtract fast.
Idea Collision
PERSUASIVELY SAYING NO
i'm not interested. repeat until they stop.
Flowchart
BACK-SCRATCHING AND TOUCH
good touch is variety, ownership, intention, and observation.
Touch Feedback
ASSESSING YOUR VALUE
your value is what you give. you control that.
The Lens
ASKING FOR WHAT YOU WANT
you should have asked. that's the lesson.
Flowchart
PAYCHECK ZONE
models cluster where the funding is. that's the paycheck zone.
Flowchart
THE POWER OF MOMENTUM
nothing stays the same. forward or backward. choose daily.
Momentum Arrow
THE GOLDEN AGE OF EDUCATION THAT IS COMING
one teacher per student. ai makes it possible.
Education Split
GETTING A RAISE
exaggerate your value. the ask starts now.
Raise Strategy
GETTING LUCKY
luck is math. expand your surface area.
Luck Amplifier
CHANGING THE ROOM
your mood changes theirs. walk in happy. they become happy.
Flowchart
RESOLVING CONFLICTS
lower the temperature. find the high ground. drain the energy.
Energy Meters
INCREASING YOUR WILLPOWER
willpower is illusion. reduce temptation instead.
Temptation Removal
THE EXECUTIVE
name your executive. call it when you need business handled.
Control Room
AIR FRYERS
air fryer: cheap, convenient, healthy. solves the food trilemma.
Flowchart
TALKING LIKE A HYPNOTIST
it's not your tone. it's word choice and variation.
Hypnotic Voice
REINFORCING CYCLES
cycles self-reinforce. breaking them requires attacking the root, not symptoms.
Cycle Loop
VOICE VARIETY ILLUSION
you have less voice variety than you think. go way bigger.
Perception Gap
PRACTICE ROOM SETUP
zero friction. one button. you'll practice way more.
Practice Room
WINNING A COIN TOSS EVERY TIME
catch it in the air. feel the texture. flip if needed.
Coin Toss
MAKING AND KEEPING FRIENDS
join something interactive. befriend the connector. know what you give.
Friend Network
DEALING WITH DISTRACTIONS AT HOME
chant the task. ignore everything else.
Distraction Gauntlet
PROBLEM VS PUZZLE
don't solve problems. hack puzzles. watch your frame shift.
Flowchart
PROPER VOICE TECHNIQUE
you don't need a great voice. just don't be annoying.
Voice Control
THE GREAT FILTERS OF REALITY
seven filters for seeing reality. missing one explains most disagreements.
Filter Glasses
DEMAND EXCEEDS SUPPLY
when demand exceeds supply, quotas mathematically require lowering standards.
Flowchart
REFRAMING REALITY
you project onto reality. change the projection.
Reality Projection
USEFULNESS VS VALUE
value is subjective and toxic. usefulness is objective and attracts love.
Flowchart
CREATING A DILBERT COMIC
dialogue first. block like a director. color last.
Comic Pipeline
RECIPROCITY AS HUMAN SOURCE CODE
reciprocity is source code. you can't turn it off. use it on yourself.
Flowchart
IDENTITY BEATS REASON
identity trumps reason. to change minds, change identities first.
Flowchart
THE PSYCHOLOGY OF EXERCISE
technique is automatic. psychology is everything. find a space that makes you want to be there.
Blueprint
MAKING FRIENDS
share a secret. create shared experiences. listen more.
Flowchart
A SYSTEM FOR NOT LOSING YOUR STUFF
each item lives in exactly three places. never search again.
Place System
BEATING WRITERS BLOCK
writing happens before the keyboard. the page is just for dumping.
Blank Page Escape
UNBAGGING GROCERIES EFFICIENTLY
flip the bag. everything falls out.
Bag Flip
MANAGING OXYTOCIN TO IMPROVE RELATIONSHIPS
relationship problems are oxytocin problems. attend to the chemistry.
Oxytocin Meter
CREATING IDEAS
ideas are a slot machine. pull fast. destroy the losers.
Slot Machine
MEDIA TRAINING ESSENTIALS
media training: stories ready, say your message, redirect bad questions, run the clock.
Bento Box
VIDEO CONFERENCING RIGHT
eye level. blackout room. indirect light.
Stream Setup
IDENTIFYING WINNERS VERSUS LOSERS
winners believe they control outcomes. it works better. truth is irrelevant.
Control Locus