May 2012
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Where Is Your Swagger
Because of SEO purposes my Art of Charm articles will now only be linked here. So go there to read it!
http://theartofcharm.com/confidence/where-is-your-swagger/
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Getting Vulnerable
The last article I wrote was about the strength and power vulnerability has. Today I want to talk to you about a few tactics to help you achieve a deeper vulnerability.
First, let’s try to erase the first thoughts that come to mind when I mention the word vulnerability. Let’s face it, look up the word vulnerable in any source and you will see defenseless, helpless, exposed and other scary words...
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Use Vulnerability to Connect Better
I got an email asking why I write a lot of personal stories on this blog. There are a multitude of answers for that and I will answer that question in the hopes that you use the same information to better your own connections and relationships.
The more I can point out my own flaws and wear them as badges of courage, the more real I become to my audience. I write to reach you guys and if It...
April 2012
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5 Simple Rules To Engage In Romance/Affairs At...
We all know we shouldn’t do it, but what we should do and will do are two very different things. A few weeks ago posted an article on why dating and romancing in the office is such a bad idea, so there is no need to rehash it. However, since we all know that some of you will go ahead and ruin your lives anyway, let’s put together a few rules to help us keep the damage to as little as possible.
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How I Awkwardly Lost My V-card A Bazillion Years...
I was a bit of a late bloomer and was very involved with music and skateboarding. Women as much as I was attracted to them, were a side thought and a distraction from my other two priorities. Though I had a few earlier chances, I was a very nervous about it and would rather just avoid the whole awkwardness of dealing with the situation.
I was 18, and in my circle of friends it was kind of well...
March 2012
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Why Not To Pursue Love/Sex At Work
We have all heard horror stories about pursuing the opposite sex at work, yet for some reason people still do it and I get plenty of letters asking how to do it. Let’s just for old time sake have a refresher about why you should not shit where you eat.
1. A productive work environment is a friendly work environment – If you haven’t had much luck in your traditional hunting grounds, you could...
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5 Reasons She Is Not Worth Your Time
It’s easy for a guy to rationalize a woman’s bad behavior because of a pretty face or perfect breasts, but let’s face it guys. Being good looking alone does not make her worthy of being in your lives. Here are 5 reasons she may not be good enough for you:
1. She is a taker not a giver. Special people add to your life, not take away from it. What should she be adding you ask? She should be adding...
February 2012
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My Second Job (Learning the hard way)
I wrote an earlier post about my first job and what a wonderful experience it was… The cheerleaders that worked there and the fun we had. I thought all jobs were going to be as fun as my last one. This is a story of the opposite; my second job as a teen.
As I said in my last post I was fired from a cushy bus boy job at a kid’s pizza parlor filled with cute girls and a fun atmosphere for...
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My First Real Job (learning the hard way)
I remember asking my dad for a new pair of shoes when I was 15. At this time I was an avid skateboarder for years and I was going through shoes and skateboards by the dozens. Seeing how my father knew that being supportive in my hobby would keep me out of trouble and mind away from the divorce, he would often succumb to my requests. I guess on this particular day he had enough and decided to...
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Skills All Men Should Have In 2012
As we are starting the new year, I thought I would share some skills that I believe all men should have or should at least be working on for 2012. These skills will help this year be the one that separates you from the other guys.
1. Compliments - Being able to give a sincere compliment without seeming needy can be a hard thing to do. It’s a skill, and like others, can be sharpened and practiced...
December 2011
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November 2011
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October 2011
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Living And Learning The Hard way
Learning lessons the hard way.
During the end of my senior year of high school, my father had a new baby with his new wife. My stepmother was, to say the least, kind of a bitch. I knew my days were numbered living at home. Hell, I would’ve wanted me out of the house too. After all, my dad had a new family to raise and I didn’t fit. I was part of the “other family”. I didn’t have a decent...
Go Legndary
Ladies and gentlemen The Art of Charm’s new show on Kevin Smith’s Smodcast is called “Go Legendary” and will begin airing in early November!!!
We are extremely excited!
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Is Being Bold Different Than Being Confident?
The other day I watched a video of a young man trying to get better with his approaches. He hooked himself up with a hidden camera and walked up to random people, introducing himself and attempted to amuse them. The problem that I had with this video is that after about 30 some failed attempts, he didn’t change anything about his approach. So what was the point?
By reading the comments and...
September 2011
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Vices
A little while ago, Amy Winehouse passed away. I had never been a big fan. However, I did respect her vibe and ethics. She was a jazz singer and was not about to the let the industry machine tell her what to do and yet she was ultra successful. In the end the things that she used to shield herself from the outside ultimately did her in.
We all have our vices, our means to get through the day....
August 2011
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Please don't cut off my Penis
I recently stumbled on an article about a woman who drugged her husband, tied him to their bed and cut off his member. I have been told many times by ex girlfriends that if I ever cheated on them that they would cut off my penis. I always laughed. I won’t be laughing anymore.
There is a lot of attention on battered women and it is awful that we find ourselves in abusive relationships, but there...
July 2011
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June 2011
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Jessica Rabbit Syndrome
Have you ever looked at someone and thought that they just looked mean? Or saw a beautiful woman out who just looked like a complete bitch and after talking to her you realized that she was actually cool? I call that the Jessica Rabbit syndrome. This is about giving everyone a chance and not judging a book by its cover.
Not everyone is clued into the power of a beautiful smile and some people...
May 2011
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Idump4u
Last week on “Game On” we interviewed Bradley, who runs a website calledidump4u.com. The way this site works, is for a small fee of $10, Bradley will dump your boyfriend or girlfriend. $25 will end an engagement and $50 will initiate a divorce. Bradley also records these breakups so you can listen to them on youtube. As funny as they are, my initial thought was that it was a bit mean...
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Can I join Your frat?
Last week, an article was posted in The Wall Street Journal that talked about shutting down the fraternity system for the benefit of woman on campuses. The article talks about the gang rape of Liz Seccuro in 1984. Liz is the author of the book “Crash Into Me”. The book details the horrors she went through as a result of that terrible crime.
We have all heard the stories of fraternities. The...
April 2011
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At The Work Place
I know that some people don’t like their jobs, but I wanted to shed some light on how the teachings at The Art Of Charm could make your daily grind a bit more fun.
When I was 21 years old, I moved to North Carolina and the only job I could get when I got there was on a housing crew as a framer. I don’t know if you guys know what that is, but basically what a framer does is he builds the skeleton...
