"The Kiss of Death Mistake"

You replay the conversation at 2 a.m. She texted back fast yesterday. Today, nothing. Was that smile friendly or flirty? What did the shoulder touch mean?

Every hour you spend decoding her signals drains your confidence and hands her the controls. Women can sense that insecurity from across the room — and it repels them.

One of the "22 Rules" kills the obsession on the spot: assume she likes you, and act accordingly. Sounds too simple. Works anyway.

Her interest tends to rise to meet your expectations. Psychologists call it a self-fulfilling prophecy.

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Attitude about the future of your job/business?

What is your attitude/outlook?

  • Recession? What recession? My business/industry is doing great!

    Votes: 1 9.1%
  • My business/industry is doing well, but would be performing better if not for the recession.

    Votes: 4 36.4%
  • I'm seeing stagnant or slight profit/wage growth, but I'm still confidently in business/employed.

    Votes: 1 9.1%
  • My business/job is on shaky ground, and I'm uncertain if i will remain in business/employed.

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • I'm out of business/unemployed, but I'm optimistic that things are going to turn around soon.

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • I'm out of business/unemployed, and I don't see things getting better anytime soon.

    Votes: 1 9.1%
  • The end is near. I'm stocking my bunker with canned goods and ammo.

    Votes: 4 36.4%

  • Total voters
    11

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Hey guys, I'm trying to measure the attitudes of the members of the board towards how you all envision your financial future, given the current recession. I know a fair amount of you guys are business owners so I took that into consideration making the poll.

Votes are much appreciated, and feel free to clarify/elaborate in the thread if you wish.
 

"How I Made Sure No Woman Ever Friend-Zoned Me Again"

She calls you when her car breaks down. When she needs help moving. When some guy she's actually dating treats her badly.

You're the listener. The reliable one. The guy who would treat her so much better, if she'd just open her eyes.

She won't. You trained her to see you as the low-effort option — the friend who requires zero risk and zero investment. Every favor dug the hole deeper.

The "22 Rules" break the pattern. You'll stop auditioning for a role she already cast and become the man she chases instead. It starts with Rule 1.

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Huffman

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IT, Software etc. has been hit, but still going extremely strong. Very easy to get into interesting projects, and with a bit of luck&effort also good pay. It's not 2000 anymore, but specialists (with a little experience) are still in high demand.

As long as you're in the right city ;)
 

backbreaker

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Actually the recession was the best thing that could have happened to my business (web development), about 1/3rd of my clients were people who had gotten laid off, had some money in the bank and wanted to try an idea they have had put on the backburner becuase of their jobs. People who wanted to be their own boss
 

sharkbeat

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I got laid off and haven't found a job. There are a lot of interviews going, but nothing will go for sure. I tried my best to represent myself, but if companies don't like me, they don't like me. At the same time, I am starting my own business, even that I have just barely started with the remaining cash in my bank account.

Given the adversity I have endured in the past 6 months, there really isn't one item there that fits my condition perfectly. I am not expecting that things will go well, but I am not backing down either and will continue to fight. I am hoping things will get better, but I am prepared for the worst. My current attitude now about my future is to do my best given the current condition and expect nothing out of the future.
 

Julian

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Stacks on deck. Cant even spell resecscion
 

“The 22 Rules That Flip the Script With Women… And How You Can Use Them Tonight”

Most guys accidentally kill attraction before they even speak. They assume they need a bigger bank account, a better physique, or smoother lines. They miss the point.

Female desire operates on a specific set of psychological triggers.  Break them, and you're invisible. Follow them, and you become magnetic.

I learned this the hard way. Years of freezing up. Getting friend-zoned. Watching other guys walk away with the girl I wanted. Then I discovered a set of 22 simple rules that rewired my entire approach.

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