Life Lessons
Living in the hood
These posts are a collection of my experiences growing up in the ghetto. You can find out what it’s like to live in the hood without living in the hood.
How to get a boyfriend: From a guy’s perspective
Practical tips for woman to improve your personality, enhance your attractiveness, and find the perfect boyfriend for you.
Monk Mode Review: How I changed my life with this intense productivity hack
How I used Monk Mode to improve my boxing, get sober, and create major change in my life.
7 things that happen when you have a baby
A father’s perspective on what happens when you get a baby.
Dad to Dad - How to prepare for fatherhood
Principles to prepare for fatherhood that’ll make you unstoppable in all areas of life plus a quick baby essentials checklist.
How to build resilience (a stoic perspective)
Discover how to build resilience in life by asking yourself specific questions on a daily basis, and following the works of these philosophers.
Here’s how to mature as a man
If I had a time machine, here’s what I’d tell my younger on how to mature as a man.
How to attract a man, from a man’s perspective
This is how to really attract a high-value man, from a man’s perspective.
Here’s what happens when you get a girlfriend
Wondering about your first girlfriend? Here’s what happens when you get a girlfriend.
Signs a girl likes you (and signs she doesn’t)
Want to know if you’re more than friends? Here are the signs a girl likes you romantically
5 lessons from getting punched in the face
Getting punched in the face isn’t that bad. In fact, it can be the source of some valuable lessons. Here are five things you can learn from the experience.
20 signs that you grew up in the hood
Here are 20 signs that you grew up in the hood. But if you grew up in the hood, you don’t really need these to know.
Business and life lessons The Notorious B.I.G. 10 crack commandments
The Ten Crackcommandments is an education in the real, raw, viciousness of human nature. This article takes lessons from the song to apply to your entire life.
Problems growing up with an absent father(and how to fix them)
Fatherless homes lack examples for boys to follow into becoming men. This article provides solutions for the children of absent fathers.
How to be a man: The 9 qualities of masculinity
All boys must develop these nine qualities of a masculine man to achieve their greatest potential. They are the passage into manhood.
A better way to deal with annoying parents
There’s no need to argue, parents just don’t understand. Discover how to cope with annoying parents with compassion and maintain your sanity.
How to seduce a woman, the ethical way
If you’re tired of reading stuff written by sleazy pick-up artists, this is an ethical guide with no tricks or manipulation.
How to be an adult: 6 major markers of adulthood
If you stop doing just these 6 things, you’ll be an adult by default. Learn which things to not do if you want to be taken seriously as a grown-up.
Strategies to be patient in a relationship
If you lose your cool, you can ruin your relationship. Win in love, overcome differences, and master life by learning how to be patient in a relationship.
How to cope with losing someone you love
Losing someone you love can leave you feeling lost. Here’s what to do when your grief and sorrow make getting on with your life seem impossible.
The 7 benefits of having a rough childhood
This is for the kids growing up in broken homes, dangerous neighborhoods, and who are bullied at school. You have an advantage that can’t be taught or beat.
7 ways to be more street smart
You don’t have to be in the streets to be street smart, but you’ll get taken advantage of if you aren’t. Read this to learn how to be street smarter.
9 ways to be a high-value woman to meet a high-value man
Here are some specific steps to follow to become a high-value woman that is able to meet and be with a high-value man.
7 reasons it’s hard to make friends (+ tips that work)
Discover why it’s so hard to make friends and practical ways to expand your social circle. A must-read for people having trouble connecting with others.
How to tell a girl you like her (hint: you don’t)
Feeling butterflies in your belly for a special girl? Here’s what to do before pouring out your heart
How to be a better boyfriend
What always works isn’t always what’s obvious. This article gives an unconventional look at how to be a good boyfriend.
How to stand up for yourself in a relationship
If you stand for nothing, you’ll fall for anything, even in your romantic relationships. Here’s how to stand up for yourself in a relationship.
How often do couples fight?
All couples fight, but how much fighting is considered healthy? Find out here according to experts. Also, find out how to fight less if you fight too much.
Ed Latimore’s “coffee so black” jokes
This collection of coffee jokes will leave you laughing and you might learn something new. Not for the politically correct or overly sensitive.
How to take the lead in a relationship
Whether you’re single or have been married for years, here’s how to be a leader in your relationship.
How to stand up for yourself: Practical solutions that work
Don’t be a pushover. Follow these practical steps to standing up for yourself and take back control of your life.
How to develop the courage to live for yourself
Develop the courage to prioritize yourself, stop people-pleasing, and live a life you love. Warning: people may hate you for choosing to love yourself.
What to do when someone hates you for no reason
Just because people don’t like you, doesn’t mean you have to dislike yourself. Here’s what to if you have haters.
Hobbies to make friends (and what to do once you’re there)
How to stop being lonely and use hobbies to make new friends. Using hobbies and interests is—by far—the best way to meet new people.
Why do I keep relapsing? (how to stop for good)
Overcoming an addiction can be hard. But it doesn’t have to be if you implement these four strategies for avoiding relapses.
How to get closer to a friend
Tired of surface-level relationships? Want to be closer to the friends you have? This article shows you how to be closer with friends & loved ones
How to not be shy around girls: 7 ways that work
Get nervous and twitchy around women? You’re not alone. In this article, I’ll show you how to stop being shy around girls and be an interesting guy.
Do women care about money? 7 reasons the answer is yes
Are all women gold-diggers? Not exactly, but they don’t want to date broke men. Here’s why money is so important to the opposite sex
How to overcome fear of rejection and meet women
Worried about getting rejected when you talk to girls? Interested in meeting women but not sure where to start? Start here.
How to be the most interesting man in any room
Discover actionable steps you can take to be more interesting, expand your mind, and tap into a life you can get excited about
Personal magnetism: How to be more charismatic
Personal magnetism is a superpower. Discover how to be more charismatic, attract more people, and captivate no matter where you are.
How to be more likeable: 5 strategies that worked for me
Likeability is the ultimate form of social currency, both in personal and romantic relationships and in business. Here are 5 ways to become more likeable.
Socially awkward? Here’s how to get over it
If you spend too much time in your lead, you won’t be able to live. Stop overthinking every conversation and learn how to not be socially awkward.
How to forgive your parents
Your parents are only human. Your challenge is remembering that despite the mistakes they may have made, they did the best they could with you.
7 hobbies to meet women (effective)
To date successfully, you need hobbies that make you seem confident and interesting to women. Here’s my framework for picking hobbies to meet women.
The 4 unfakeable traits of a high value man
A high-value man has hit a standard in these 4 areas. Otherwise, he’s not high-value. This article tells you the 4 unfakeable traits of a high-value man.
5 things I learned growing up in the projects
Growing up in the projects is rough. I managed to get out, but these lessons I learned in the ghetto will stay with me forever.
The 3 biggest reasons why people complain
The problem with complaining is that it makes you focus on the problem rather than the solution. Learn how to fix this fatal flaw.
How to stop hating someone and holding grudges
When you hate someone, you’re drinking poison and expecting them to die. Learn how to stop hurting yourself with and get over your hate of others
6 powerful reasons to bet on yourself
Betting on yourself is the fastest way to success. Now it’s time for you to learn how and why you need to do this as well.
15 ways to finally get over someone you loved
Personal experience, anecdotal evidence, and scientific experiments combine to teach you the best way to get over someone who’s broken your heart.
How to get your life together: 10 Practical steps to organize, improve, and transform your life
Learn how to get your life together with actionable tips and strategies to help you organize, improve, and transform your yourself.
Life’s not fair. How to deal with it.
Life is fair because it’s unfair to everyone. Learn how to take the unfair lemons in life and make lemonade. This is a skill that will change your life.
Why people hate you (5 most common reasons)
Having haters sucks, but it’s part of life. In this article I not only tell you why you have haters, but what to do about them.
How to give tough love
Giving tough love can be terrifying. But if you truly care about someone, you must be prepared to help them face the uncomfortable facts
How to let go of the past: 6 steps to finally move on
Being able to let go of the past was key to my sobriety and getting my life together. Learn how I released the past and made progress.
Don’t do what makes you happy. Do this instead
Most of us can’t do what we love for money. That means we need a different way to find happiness through work. Read this to learn how.
5 lessons from working at a homeless shelter
I once worked at a men’s homeless shelter. Here are five powerful lessons I learned from homeless people.
How to be chill in 5 steps
This article will teach the techniques I use to remain ”super chill” and calm even when things get crazy.
Is karma real? 3 life lessons from a troll
You never know who’s paying attention on social media. An internet troll learns that what goes around comes around and that karma is a bitch.
6 signs of mental and emotional maturity
How do you become more mature and improve your quality of life? Here are 6 major signs of mental and emotional maturity that you can start to follow.
How to hustle like a crackhead
You don’t have to smoke crack to get the crackhead hustle, work ethic, and mindset. Read on to learn how.
5 reasons you’re broke: How to stop being poor
Why was I broke? I was poor because of the problems on this list. If you don’t have enough money, learn the unsuspecting reasons why.
Relationship and dating advice for men: 12 rules
Not every guy wants to be a lifelong playboy, so I’m here to teach men how to have a happy relationship.
Why am I so unhappy? (5 reasons and real solutions)
Everyone wants to be happy. But so few people are. This post explores why you aren’t excited about your life and what to do about it.
8 ways to stop caring about what people think
I used to care what everyone else thought about me. Getting over the fear of judgment was one of the best things I ever did. Here’s how you can too.
9 lessons from living by crackheads & crack dealers
I grew up in the projects and learned a lot about crackheads and crack dealers. Here are some little known facts about them.
How to change your life in 10 months: 10 steps
I was once a broke alcoholic. Then I changed my life. Now I’m a sober top 1% earner. Here are the 10 things I did to change my life.
6 reasons to be grateful
Gratitude can make any situation better, but only if you understand it. Learn how and why to express gratitude.
Hard work beats talent
Hard work will always beat talent. In this article, learn why and how to work harder than the competition.
The 31 ways to be a better man
These are 30 lessons I’ve learned about becoming a better man. I’m not the best version, but I’ve Improved and this guide can help you too.
You can’t force relationships to develop
Learn why you can’t force love. Impatient, insecure, or damaged people try to force a relationship to develop quickly.
How to get into a relationship
If you can’t spot the red flags, you’re in big trouble. This article teaches men how to effectively vet women and successfully get into a relationship.
Lessons from the ghetto: willingness to fight
Fighting in the hood is always about more than just fighting. The following is an important lesson I learned from living and fighting in the hood.
No one gives a shit about you
You ask yourself, “Why nobody gives a damn about me?” I have the answer. No one cares about you. It’s not personal. It’s just human nature.