Solving the Authenticity Paradox (How To Be Who You Really Are)
Ah, how to be authentic. Authenticity is one of those qualities that has become so desirable, so sought after, that it has been reduced — just like generosity and gratitude — to a meaningless cliché. And yet everything we teach at The Art of Charm, from storytelling to approaching to confronting limiting beliefs, seems to come back to the core … Read More
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3 Proven Behavioral Strategies To Stop Being Needy Immediately
Recently I wrote an article on how guys are needy in ways they don’t even realize. And while I hope you were able to make some changes based on what you read there, we really need to address the inner issue. Neediness stems from a fundamental lack of confidence and self-esteem. That might sound like a tall order to have … Read More
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5 Signs You Are Needy and How It Is Affecting Your Life
Some guys come to The Art of Charm knowing they’re needy. Other guys need to be told. In fact, I’d say most men who are being needy in a relationship (or in general) don’t know they’re being needy — or how they’re needy, which can be even trickier to spot. And yet neediness is one of those qualities, like insecurity … Read More
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Create the Ultimate Social Sales Funnel
Jon Levy really gets how the social sales funnel works, and why it’s so important. Jordan recently had the leading behavior expert, consultant and writer on The Art of Charm Podcast, and I was amazed at how much overlap there is between what he’s doing and what we’re doing. Among others, Levy has had Nobel laureates, royalty — literal royalty, … Read More
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How to Go From Single to Sexy Dad
You know what women find sexy? Among other things, great fathers. Jordan recently did a podcast with two of our bootcamp alums — both of them single dads — to discuss how the program made them a better man, a better father and a more attractive prospect to women. It was a fascinating look at single dads and dating. Of … Read More
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7 Boring First Date Ideas that Are Guaranteed to Kill Any Chance of A Relationship
When you’re going on a first date, you’ve got unlimited options for dates, and no shortage of bad first date ideas. What’s most important when you’re heading on a first date is some kind of activity both of you enjoy. I generally advise guys to plan activity dates for two simple reasons: They allow you two to get to know … Read More
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7 Scientifically Proven Tips to Prevent Your Family from Driving You Crazy During the Holidays
Are you dreading the inevitable fights and blowups that are as much a family tradition as lighting the Menorah or decorating the Christmas tree? Yes, dealing with family during the holidays can be an arduous task, but let this be the year you move past all that. Below are 7 scientifically proven tips for how you can keep your cool … Read More
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How to Be a Man: 6 Iconic Movie Characters Who Exude Confidence — And What We Can Learn From Them
I love movies. Old movies. New movies. Scary movies. Funny movies. Sad movies. Whatever. You might be able to relate, but a lot of my earliest models of masculinity come from film. Think about it: When you’re a kid your first hero might be your dad. After that it’s Han Solo and Aragorn. Television is a lot of fun, but … Read More
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A Daily Checklist for Staying Confident
Wondering how to build your self-confidence? Week in, week out we have guys arrive here in Los Angeles for residential boot camps. And while we teach a lot of hard skills, we also emphasize one rather softer skill: practical confidence, the engine that drives everything we teach at The Art of Charm. One fascinating thing I’ve come to know about … Read More
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30 Days Without Women: Building Your Own Masculine Core Strength
What we teach at The Art of Charm is about more than meeting women — way more. We don’t just want to make you the slickest guy at the bar. We want to, in the words of our motto, turn ordinary guys into extraordinary men. From self confidence building to overall self improvement, we believe in transformation from the inside out. … Read More
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