"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.
Now this is inspiring, 100 year old, marathon runner
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"You'll Never Feel READY to Walk Over"
Next Monday you'll feel more confident. After the gym you'll feel more confident. After one more drink you'll feel more confident. After you get a better haircut, a better jacket, a better job.
You've been "getting ready" for two years.
She's standing ten feet away right now. She'll be gone in four minutes. No amount of preparation will manufacture the courage that only comes from moving your feet.
Walk over. Stumble through the first sentence. Let it be clumsy. Let it be imperfect. You will feel more alive in those ten seconds than you have all month.
Hamurabimbi
Master Don Juan
And fathered children in his 90’s.
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Master Don Juan
tHe 76 year old guy that still runs marathons. So sudden
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Hi Hamarabimbi,
Interesting read,but I would observe,It is a wise Child that knows its Father LOL.
"You'll Never Feel READY to Walk Over"
Next Monday you'll feel more confident. After the gym you'll feel more confident. After one more drink you'll feel more confident. After you get a better haircut, a better jacket, a better job.
You've been "getting ready" for two years.
She's standing ten feet away right now. She'll be gone in four minutes. No amount of preparation will manufacture the courage that only comes from moving your feet.
Walk over. Stumble through the first sentence. Let it be clumsy. Let it be imperfect. You will feel more alive in those ten seconds than you have all month.
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Master Don Juan
I'm always in awe when I see a 60 or 70 year old Martial Arts Guru or Sifu making easy work when sparring with his students or some random practitioner who challenges him to a fight. It's not just the Physical obviously, it's the intangible Chi and spiritual vigor/wisdom they cultivated over the years.
It’s like their bodies may age, but their technique and awareness just keep getting sharper. That inner calm and energy is something I think a lot of us strive for, whether in martial arts or just life in general. Inspiring stuff.