BC PRINCIPLES
Saved by @tradrdoc

14 tiny behaviours that make people instantly respect you more

- thread -

 1. Talk less.

Speaking less demonstrates comfort in one’s own skin if coupled with a relaxed demeanour and adds to your sense of mystery.
2. Be relaxed and move slow.

Quick movements and fidgeting make you appear nervous and thus lower status.
3. Hold people’s eye.

Nothing says ‘I’m confident and I am interested in other people’ than holding someone’s gaze, especially for a little longer than might feel comfortable.

👀
4. Talk boldly.

Occasionally say something that needs to be said that no one else is daring to say.

Speak your mind honestly.
5. Demonstrate emotional control.

Reactive people don’t leave space between a triggering stimulus and their emotional response.

Remain stoic.
6. Be undistracted.

How refreshing is it to see someone speaking to someone who is actively attentive?

It is becoming rare.

Instant respect.
7. Be less available.

You don't always need to be there or respond to that text instantly.

The more scarce anything is the higher its perceived value.
8. Be weird.

If there was one way to have people fall in love with you, it's to follow your weird.

Allow your quirky, fun side to come out.
9. Actually listen.

Give people the space for you to process what they say properly.

Allow a few extra seconds.

This is rare and will set you apart.
10. Dress well.

The seemingly superficial can make a huge difference.

Dress well and you will feel better and create an entirely different impression versus looking scruffy.
11. Talk a fraction slower.

Talk slower and you will calm down, elevate your perceived status, and garner respect.
12. Stop trying to impress everyone.

Pleasing people does not lead to increased respect.

Instead, be valuable and serve people when it’s appropriate.
13. Take up more space.

People respect those who aren’t afraid to take up a little extra space.
14. Give without expectation.

Most people are running around giving things to people with expectations tied to their ‘charity.’

Be different.

Grow your tribe by giving value to one person at a time.

🔆
RECAP

14 tiny behaviours that make people instantly respect you more:

1. Talk less
2. Be relaxed and move slow
3. Hold people's eye
4. Talk boldly
5. Emotional control
6. Be undistracted
7. Be less available
RECAP / 2

14 tiny behaviours that make people instantly respect you more:

8. Be weird
9. Actually listen
10. Dress well
11. Talk a fraction slower
12. Stop trying to impress
13. Take up more space
14. Give without expectation.
Thank you.

I keep getting messages from you thanking me for this free gift:

'The 12 Habits of Mentally Strong People'

Yours free today for a SHORT time, when you subscribe to my newsletter:

https://t.co/OGByjZPNoc

🔆

Please *click* below + retweet this tweet: https://t.co/Gx89a0ZvT4

More from Alex Mathers

Alex Mathers
Alex Mathers
@Alexmathers84
11 unique tips that give you a mental advantage over 95% of people:

Psst. Life isn’t fair.

That’s what makes it fun.

We can do many things to accelerate our mental performance so we spring above the lethargic masses.

Try these:

1. Do more with less.

Much of the challenges I’ve had in life stem from spreading myself too thin across too many tasks, projects and dreams.

I inevitably become less effective at any one thing and I get overwhelmed.

The solution lies in focusing on fewer things.

Become great at less by having the courage to divert more attention to less and finish what you start.

This is how you ensure success.

2. Belly breathing for 2 minutes.

If I’m feeling stressed or lazy, belly breathing, where I inhale slowly into my diaphragm for two or more minutes through the mouth, has two significant effects.
TIPS FOR MENTAL ADVANTAGE
Alex Mathers
Alex Mathers
@Alexmathers84
10 tiny behaviour shifts that will raise your mood by 93% (i’m not even kidding)

1. Slow down a fraction.

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: slowing down makes life easier and thus more enjoyable.

This doesn’t mean pottering along like a sad little tortoise.

I mean going fractionally slower so that you can view life in full 4K, not black and white like everyone else.

In a world where everyone is rushing around, this gives you a wicked advantage.

2. Be goofy.

Most of us shuffle around with a stick up our ass, wondering why life’s so hard.

YOU made it hard, dum dum.

You gotta be loose and fun to experience a looser, funner life.

The reason people are all serious around you is because of you.

You created this reality.

Create a fun frame, and people will leap into it.

You’ll feel like a badass chimp with a zest for the good life.
ALL
Advertisement
Alex Mathers
Alex Mathers
@Alexmathers84
The 8 traits of the most fearless people:

Fear and I have formed a very intimate relationship over the years.

When Valentines comes around, we even like to share gifts.

I never used to like Fear.

In fact, I believed her to be intrusive and, quite frankly, rude

But now our connection is stronger than ever.

She has taught me more than I could ever ask for.

I learned what it means to navigate the world boldly.

Here are the 8 traits of the most fearless people:

1. They use Fear as a guide.

Frightened people and fearless people use fear very differently.

Those running scared see fear as an indication of what to avoid.
HOW TO BE FEARLESS
Alex Mathers
Alex Mathers
@Alexmathers84
10 tips that will make you a writing machine with thousands of raving fans

- thread -

1. Write loose first.

Most of us quiver in our socks because we’re trying to write like freaking Hemingway off the bat.

Lol. Stop it.

Why are you trying to run up the steepest part of Everest while I’m over here taking cat steps up this little hill?

Make it easy and write total nonsense for a while.

Write like no one’s watching. Get loose.

You can always cut and edit.

Now you have a flow going, which will lead to good, great and masterful.

2. Write as therapy.

Just as you might set aside time to meditate, run, make art or do yoga each day, you can treat writing as a form of catharsis.

If we view writing as a ‘dull chore,’ guess how that will influence your vibe?
ALL
Alex Mathers
Alex Mathers
@Alexmathers84
7 outrageous tips that will save you time so you reach your goals 5x fast:

You're not alone if you seem to waste time each day, even if you're ambitious and want to get lots done.

Many of us could use some refreshing ideas on how to make the most of our time, like these:

1. Focus on your next three.

You're holding the things you think you need to get done in your head all at once.

This overwhelms you.

But it's in the mind.

In reality, all we ever have is the one thing right in front of us.

So pay attention to the delicious beauty of the present moment.

Identify your next 1-3 priorities.

Don't think them. Write the suckers down.

That's all you need to know to have a fighting chance of being one of the most productive people you and I know.

2. Make friends with boredom.

So many of us get one whiff of boredom, break into a sweat, and immediately throw on Netflix.

Then we proudly shout from the rooftops: 'I'm rarely bored! Look at me! I'm living my best life!'

Shut it, Sally.
7 TIPS TO SAVE THE TIME , ALL

More from Principles

Universal Mind
Universal Mind
@univ_mind_
Top 20 Most Powerful Philosophy Quotes of All Time

\\ Thread //


1.

"It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop."

– Confucius

2.

“Without music, life would be a mistake.”
– Friedrich Nietzsche

3.

"Quality is not an act, it is a habit."

– Aristotle

4.

"Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage."

– Lao Tzu

5.

"One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors."

– Plato
PRINCIPLES
Philosophy Thoughts
Philosophy Thoughts
@Philosophy_DQ
15 Deep philosophy Quotes From "Paulo Coelho"

| Thread


1. “Don't waste your time with explanations: people only hear what they want to hear.”

- Paulo Coelho

2. "To heal a wound you must stop scratching it."

- Paulo Coelho

3. “Be proud of your scars. They remind you that you have the will to live.”

- Paulo Coelho

4. “If we don't face our fears, our fears will chase us forever.”

- Paulo Coelho
PRINCIPLES
Advertisement
Sahil Bloom
Sahil Bloom
@SahilBloom
How to find (and operate in) your Zone of Genius:

A few weeks ago, I shared a thread—How to Win (without talent or luck)—that got a lot of attention.

One of the most popular insights I shared was the idea of operating in your Zone of Genius.

But I got a lot of questions about how to practically achieve that...


Your Zone of Genius is where your interests, passions and skills align.

Operating in it means you stop playing *their* games and start playing *yours*.

This thread shares my framework—built through personal struggle—for finding and operating in your Zone of Genius:

First, let's get one thing straight.

Everyone has a Zone of Genius.

"Genius" here is a relative term, not an absolute.

It's not about being top 1% at something—it's about the unique space where your relative strengths are accentuated (and relative weaknesses masked).

Furthermore, everyone’s Zone of Genius is different and unique to them as an individual.

The goal of a founder, startup, or organization, therefore, is to build a team with complementary—not conflicting—Zones of Genius.

This is where 1+1=3!
LIFESKILLS , PRINCIPLES
UpSkillYourLife
UpSkillYourLife
@UpSkillYourLife
27 Life Lessons You Should Learn From The Game Of Chess.

- Thread -

1. Make every move with an intent. Align your actions with a pre determined strategy.

2. Learn to play and live less obviously. Be unpredictable and interesting.

3. Always consider the whole board when deciding on a move. See the big picture.

4. Spot patterns. Learn to see patterns and take advantage of them.

5. Play for the advantage. If you already have it, maintain it. If you don't have it, create it.

6. Accumulate small advantages.

7. Trade wisely. Where possible, trade low value positions for better ones.

8. Everyone's playing their game. The problem is that not everyone knows they are playing.

9. Castle your king. Protect the things that are most important.

10. Cut your losses. Sometimes you are going to lose. Try to minimize your losses and move on.

11. Never get too comfortable. Keep thinking, looking for new opportunities.

12. Every move is important.
PRINCIPLES
BiasModification
BiasModification
@MyBetaMod
10 Biases That You Need To Understand

= THREAD =


1. Anchoring bias

This is when you base all your decisions on the first information you receive

If I told you my service was $1000

Then you came back a week later and I said $500 you would think you were getting a deal

You can use this to sell your product to anyone

2. Availability heuristic bias

You overestimate the importance of the mainstream media

People make decisions based more on stories and news than real information

If people see there is a problem with public school

Then they will start homeschooling their children

3. Bandwagon bias

You will believe something not because of what you believe but because you want to be part of the majority

This is dangerous

Avoid groupthink and speak up in situations where you feel pressured to agree with everyone else

4. Choice supportive bias

You have the tendency to defend something just because you chose it

Think about IPhone users

They only see the good and avoid the negative sides

If you avoid this you can use it as an advantage to those who can’t

Don’t be a consumer, be a creator
PRINCIPLES

You May Also Like

Suhas S. Hardutt
Suhas S. Hardutt
@HarduttSuhas
THE BATTLE OF TALIKOTA and the destruction of Vijaynagar (Hampi)
26 January 1565

A tale of valor, deception and decimation.

A grim reminder that if we fail to protect our heritage, it will eventually crumble under the onslaught of "forces of anarchy".
(Elaborate thread)


This decisive battle was fought between the Vijayanagara empire and the Deccan sultanates resulting in a rout of Vijayanagara and ending the last major medieval era Hindu kingdom in south India.(1)

The seeds of 1565 encounter were sown more than 250 years earlier when the forces of the Delhi Sultanate, during the time of Alauddin Khilji and later Md Bin Tughlaq swept through southern India in an expansion spree.(2)

By middle of the 14th century, facing rebellions, Tughlaq withdrew to Delhi, leaving behind 2 empires, Bahmani, which ruled the Deccan from Kalaburagi, and Vijayanagara, which ruled most south India with its capital at Vijayanagar.(3)

The Raichur Doab, between the Krishna and Tungabhadra rivers, existed as a natural boundary between these two kingdoms, with wars often breaking out over control of this territory.(4)
HISTORY
XVIII Airborne Corps\U0001f409
XVIII Airborne Corps🐉...
@18airbornecorps
1 of 16: WE ARE ALL JEWS HERE: THE STORY OF RODDIE EDMONDS

One of the most moving and relevant stories of the Battle of the Bulge, or any American Soldier in any war, is that of Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds, a Knoxville, Tennessee native, who served with the 106th Infantry.


2 of 16:

Roddie was captured early on in the Battle of the Bulge, on December 19th, when Panzer forces plowed through his unit.

He, along with almost his entire regiment, was forced to surrender.


3 of 16:

The men were transported to the Stalag IX-A POW camp in Ziegenhain, Germany.

Roddie was the senior enlisted American Soldier at the site. As such, he was the conduit between all American Soldiers and their German captors.


4 of 16:

In late January, the camp’s commandant, Major Siegmann [pictured here], ordered Roddie, a Christian, to identify all Jewish Soldiers and order them to stand in formation by themselves the next day.

[Jewish Soldiers were a minority within American units]


5 of 16:

Throughout WWII, captured Jewish Soldiers were often tortured and then killed by their German captors.

In fact, Jewish Soldiers had been told to bury their dog tags before capture. The dog tag identified Jews with the letter “H” for Hebrew.
SOCIETY
Advertisement
Jaya_Upadhyaya
Jaya_Upadhyaya
@Jayalko1
ADI SHANKAR AND SRI TOTAKACHARYA

Adi Shankaracharya chose his disciple Totakacharya to be the first head of the Math at Joshimath.
The Narsingh Mandir (Mandir of Sri Narasimha) in Joshimath is one of the 108 Divyadesams and also the home of Badrinath during the winter months.


Totakacharya was earlier a boy named ‘Giri’ and a devout disciple of Adi Shankaracharya. Unlike others, he was not known to be an expert in Shastras but his dedication to his Guru was complete and he used to listen to His discourses with utmost faith and devotion.
@SriRamya21


One morning as Adi Shankara and his disciples were getting ready for the discourse, Giri was delayed. The other disciples urged their Guru to commence the lesson on Bramhsutra Bhashya telling him that Giri would anyway not be able to comprehend its deep meaning.
@RajeAiyer


Adi Shankar responded “नायमात्मा प्रवचनेन लभ्यो न मेधया” – Atman cannot be attained through discourses or mere intellect.
He,then, awakened the supreme knowledge in Giri.
Giri spontaneously composed: श्री शङ्करदेशिकाष्टकम् extolling his Guru’s grace.


Adi Shankaracharya granted sanyasa to Giri and gave him the name Totakacharya.
The story of how Giri became Totakacharya is a great example of the importance of faith and devotion in your Guru and not the mere knowledge of the Shastras.
@DetheEsha
ALL
EverythingOppresses
EverythingOppresses
@SoOppressed
The first area to focus on is diversity. This has become a dogma in the tech world, and despite the fact that tech is one of the most meritocratic industries in the world, there are constant efforts to promote diversity at the expense of fairness, merit and competency. Examples:

USC's Interactive Media & Games Division cancels all-star panel that included top-tier game developers who were invited to share their experiences with students. Why? Because there were no women on the

ElectronConf is a conf which chooses presenters based on blind auditions; the identity, gender, and race of the speaker is not known to the selection team. The results of that merit-based approach was an all-male panel. So they cancelled the conference.

Apple's head of diversity (a black woman) got in trouble for promoting a vision of diversity that is at odds with contemporary progressive dogma. (She left the company shortly after this

Also in the name of diversity, there is unabashed discrimination against men (especially white men) in tech, in both hiring policies and in other arenas. One such example is this, a developer workshop that specifically excluded men: https://t.co/N0SkH4hR35
TECH
Noah Smith
Noah Smith
@Noahpinion
Krugman is, of course, right about this. BUT, note that universities can do a lot to revitalize declining and rural regions.


See this thing that @lymanstoneky wrote:

And see this thing that I wrote:

And see this book that @JamesFallows wrote:

And see this other thing that I wrote:
SOCIETY