How Facing Your Fears Can Help You Grow
When we face our fears and do things that scare us, we gain a sense of confidence and self-assurance that can propel us to new heights.
Storytelling: Why the Art of Crafting Compelling Stories is Key to Persuasion and Influence
Storytelling is a practice as old as humanity itself. From the earliest cave paintings to the modern era of cinema, stories have been a means of communication, connection, and comprehension for humans throughout history. And for those seeking to master the art of persuasion and influence, understanding the power of storytelling is vital.
If You're Calling It Gaslighting, Make Sure You're Not Crying Wolf
Just because someone disagrees with you or interprets events differently doesn't mean they're gaslighting you. Gaslighting ONLY occurs when someone intentionally uses lies, denial, and manipulation to make you question your own reality.
How to Maintain Independent Thinking in the Face of Conformity
The bandwagon effect is in play when humans start following the herd, even if it means abandoning their own beliefs and opinions. This happens because humans think that it must be the right thing to do if everyone else is doing it.
Why a Strong Network of Humans is the Key to Success (And Screw the Myth of Self-Reliance)
Sure, self-reliance is important. But it's not the be-all, end-all. We all encounter problems and obstacles beyond our ability to solve them. And that's where having a network of humans comes in.
How to Tell Someone Something They May Not Want to Hear
Having difficult conversations is never a walk in the park, but they're an inevitable part of life. And if you want to maintain any semblance of healthy relationships, you have to learn how to navigate them like a pro.
Why the "No Pain, No Gain" Mentality is Holding You Back
The phrase "no pain, no gain" is a load of crap. This mentality is holding you back from achieving your true potential.
How to Handle it When Someone Doesn't Believe You
When someone doesn't believe you when you're telling the truth, it can suck. It can make you feel like you're losing your mind — or worse, like you're the one in the wrong. But before you go off the deep end and lose your cool, remember this — humans are entitled to their beliefs. And more often than not, their lack of belief in you has more to do with them than with you.
The Divine Lottery: Debunking the Myth of God as a Safe Bet
Believing in a God won't automatically get you a golden ticket to heaven, just like believing in unicorns won't make them appear in your backyard.
How Social Media Is Killing Young Adults’ Communication Skills
Young adults today have become so reliant on technology as their primary form of communication that they're losing the ability to effectively express themselves in face-to-face conversations. And let me tell you, this is a big fucking problem.
10 Things to Stop
This time of year, many humans take the opportunity to reflect on the things they would like to change or improve in their lives. You can focus on the things you want to start doing, but maybe shake things up this year by focusing on things you should stop doing to live a happier and healthier life.
You Go First
When conversing with another human, you alter their emotional states. That's the nature of human-to-human communication. Therefore, it's crucial that you are cognitive of the emotional states you are eliciting — especially if you want others to like you.
Boundaries
A boundary is knowing your personal limits, communicating them to other humans, and standing firm when someone violates them.
Do You Have Texting Anxiety?
Humans have been conditioned to expect immediate replies to the messages they send. Many humans become anxious when they don't receive a response within a few minutes and begin to spiral down a texting hole by analyzing the exchange.
How to Capture a Human’s Imagination
Create extraordinary emotional states in others, and you'll get even more in return.
Let's Bake a Cake
Just like you use a recipe for baking a cake, you unconsciously use recipes for everything you do. These recipes are called strategies.
7 Out of 10 Women Agree
I polled 382 women on Twitter regarding their desire to be kissed on the 1st date.
The Table Read Interview
I was interviewed by JJ Barnes (@JudieannRose on Twitter) for The Table Read (@the_table_read on Twitter, an independent online entertainment and creativity magazine based in the United Kingdom.
Bill Gladwell’s Approach to Hypnosis
I received an email from a reader asking a few questions about my approach to hypnosis. I responded to his email and thought you might find my answers helpful.
Don’t Throw Snakes
You must mind the words coming out of your mouth because what you say and how you say it affects other humans. So think about the probable outcome of what you're about to say before letting it out. It's not as difficult as it may sound.