Jacob Morres

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  1. Theory -> action Top methods: Affirmations Mantras Visualizations WOOP/ Goal Setting Habits Habit stacking Ultra Learning projects Setting morning intentions Before intentions After iterations AM / PM Routines Journalling
  2. Red/green flags, non negotiable for women - - modern feminist but traditional toward men - is warm/understanding to all people - wholesome type person - good communication skills - integrity
  3. Dude makes a post about how books are awesome but then tells people not to read them lol
  4. Some red flags in therapy field- - Therapist sees himself as an authority and doesn't value your opinions - gives advice without developing good context - tries to help in a speciality field without expertise or understanding of that speciality - is lacking in EQ, empathy, listening skills, responsibility skills - doesn't know/understand your goals or intentions
  5. According to the book, many greens don't like spiral dynamics bc the model looks like its in a hierarchy (but it's not really, it's more of a map) There's a story Don beck writes in the book about this. I agree with the point tho, treating it as a hierarchy would be a trap
  6. It seems like You can systematize improvement Strategize -> do -> reflect on results -> make new adjustments (improving strategy) -> repeat 9/10 insight Would like some high level insights on socializing now ?
  7. he's not a chess champion tho just a correction. his chess.com rating is only 1600 according to google. which is pretty good but it's in the realm of the average person also apparently his wealth was apparently significantly inflated. i think he claimed 100m but court showed his net worth was like 10m. and that was after his fame (like after his hustler university) his house in romania is only worth 600k that being said yeah still decent accomplishments, for the average person lol
  8. Possibly ? Tbh I was under the impression I can only pursue 1 at a time too ; But I think perhaps you can do both at once to an extent ? Got curious and asked chatgpt; Skip to my 2nd Q, I queried it wrong initially https://chat.openai.com/share/f26d36b1-880e-4437-82fb-be98692569cf
  9. Hm in terms of affordability, you can get a girl even with $0 Personality goes a long way If you look, you will see many guys who don't have money get girls
  10. Fav videos by Leo p1 (no order): 1. Asking questions: A very powerful tool for gaining very powerful answers. Great for any field and hyper versatile 2. Mindfulness w labeling: A very powerful tool to - dissolve and let go of emotions - gain clarity, clearness, insight and wisdom - get in touch with presence - lets go of ego improving skill in any field 3. What it means to go meta? A phenomenal frame to see the big picture - great for mastery
  11. An insight when picking food to eat from the grocery store. The marketing can be deceptive, there is a certain amount of gambling when buying food. The perception =/= reality Also the same when finding therapists == Most of everything i want seems to lie on the otherside of my limiting beliefs
  12. @ivankiss hm thrres def a correlation, but *need* is a strong word though https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creativity_and_mental_health#:~:text=There are cases that support,present for creativity to exist. "There are cases that support the idea that mental illness can aid in creativity, but it is also generally agreed that mental illness does not have to be present for creativity to exist"
  13. I can't even handle reading racist comments on the internet How do people who face severe oppression cope == Strategies for coping: Letting go Mindfulness Inner child work Affirmations + visualizations Chatgpt == ??????????‍??‍??‍???‍♀️? Remember to be pro-human, pro-equality, human rights. Values: empathy, humanity Remember to love and value yourself ❤️?? == Values; Kindness, mastery, goodness Self esteem/confidence/self-love Growth, development Presence/being Connection Creation Wisdom Authenticity Health/joy/energy Damn ^ the embodiment of these values would lead to a perfect life for me ? == Recent accomplishments: SS on 4 accounts (close to U) Finished a decent pass on my top 10 values Began first synthesis of productivity Installed a pretty decent morning routine Reinvigorated confidence in social skills, and ocd Began my second brain using tiago fortes help Made progress on meditation habit Improved communication ? keep it up ? Next: Further second brain Get some solid chatgpt aids+ support chats Synthesize socializing ? + ? + ? + ...
  14. Leo was right when he said socialization makes you stupid Though, It's more about the people you associate with + the sources you consume
  15. Coming up with your own ideas is innovation But; the trap is time waste. Society has figured out so much shit Balance between innovation and using others ideas
  16. Social skills strategy Productivity Synthesis Ocd strategy Career decisions Scott Young is the goat Insights to consider on this thread
  17. Fav productivity insights (v2) - blocks focused timed with rest breaks Cal n - utilizing previously prescribed info. collecting info for later purpose - Breaking projects into baby sized subtasks Tiago Others: Morning routine Health fundamentals Prioritizing Mindful Discipline Values based productivity - bias toward action - personality style - focusing on 1 - 3 goals -we fall to the level of our systems James c - Gamify productivity Ali a - timing is very important. The window to strike is a non negotiable
  18. Ayo ?????? That's fucking genius
  19. Limiting beliefs are very pervasive We are limitless as human beings But our beliefs can hold us back. They can make us think something isn't possible, as if that is reality Limiting beliefs can stem from trauma Trauma can be healed through trauma work. Such as trauma focused cbt, mindfulness, somatic work like letting go, inner child work
  20. I think there are a couple strategies that work Pete Davidson, Jack harlow types have good success rates. Funny guy, confident/smooth guy Successful guys work too like you say You can even win like @PlayOnWords said. With authenticity, emotional connection
  21. @Leo Gura The way Sam justified was that he said that he couldn't achieve the funding goals without going for profit so he said he needed to get some balance
  22. The problem with short form quotes is that they are just segments of an entire map. It's like if you tell someone to use chalk for bench press. It's just so limited and myopic. Though, it's not valueless. It's just myopic. Applies to tiktok videos, articles, etc. You need mad knowledge
  23. Yeah it does sound a bit invalidating tbf