Comfort is a Feeling (The Myth of Grounding)

I had a Skype call on Sunday where part of the conversation went like this: What do I do if the girl is shy and won’t ask me questions? If she doesn’t ask me any questions and doesn’t know anything about me then surely she is more likely to flake? Am I running enough comfort? … Continue reading Comfort is a Feeling (The Myth of Grounding)

Work Update, and The Importance of Being Able to Walk Away

I’d like to cap off this week of work-related posts with a quick update. I ended up talking to my manager about my plans: I didn’t say exactly what I was going to do, just that I was going to be leaving within the next 8 months “to start my own business.” I’m lucky in … Continue reading Work Update, and The Importance of Being Able to Walk Away

How to Talk to Anyone, Leil Lowndes (Review/Summary)

I recently read How to Talk to Anyone by Leil Lowndes. To cut a long story short, I do not recommend that you read this book. I’ll explain why I think that. Each chapter is structured in roughly the same way. A bit like a TV advert for each technique. Lowndes sets the scene and … Continue reading How to Talk to Anyone, Leil Lowndes (Review/Summary)

The Charisma Myth, Olivia Fox Cabane (Review/Summary)

I recently finished re-reading The Charisma Myth by Olivia Fox Cabane and today I want to share some of its lessons with you and give you my recommendation. This book falls firmly into the practicable camp, rather than Seven Habits, which was a lot more foundational. I prefer the practical books, though, since I already … Continue reading The Charisma Myth, Olivia Fox Cabane (Review/Summary)

The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Daygamers

I just finished reading the core of The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey. In terms of whether I’d recommend reading it or not, I’d give it a five or a six out of ten. The author just rubbed me up the wrong way and I’d much rather have read a condensed … Continue reading The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Daygamers