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Have you ever stared at your reflection and thought, “If I could just fix this one thing, I’d finally feel confident”? This video aims to help with that.
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Friday Jan 02, 2026
How To Be Naturally Charismatic (Even If You're Quiet)
Friday Jan 02, 2026
Friday Jan 02, 2026
Ever worry you’re too quiet to be charismatic? This video will help with that.
For more on psychology and social interaction, you can get my book here: https://geni.us/DatingWithoutFear
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Friday Jan 02, 2026
Mental Fatigue (Why You’re Always Tired, According to Psychology)
Friday Jan 02, 2026
Friday Jan 02, 2026
Learn 4 psychology-backed pathways to actually recharge.
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Friday Jan 02, 2026
Avoiding the 5 Traps of Self-Improvement
Friday Jan 02, 2026
Friday Jan 02, 2026
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Friday Jan 02, 2026
AI Stole My Book, But I Wrote The First Review
Friday Jan 02, 2026
Friday Jan 02, 2026
I didn’t want to jump to conclusions, so I bought the book and here’s what I found.
You can get my dating anxiety book here: https://geni.us/DatingWithoutFear
Or just have AI write one for you...
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Thursday Jan 01, 2026
The Science of Flirting
Thursday Jan 01, 2026
Thursday Jan 01, 2026
I read almost 100 science articles on flirtation. Here's what I figured out.
There are 3 core principles that guide flirtation. When things go wrong, it's generally because we're breaking one of these unwritten rules of flirting.
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Thursday Jan 01, 2026
The 3 Strangers Rule: Zero Friends to Social Success
Thursday Jan 01, 2026
Thursday Jan 01, 2026
This personal strategy has been a game-changer in social situations. Over the past 20 years, whenever I’ve found myself in a setting where I knew no one, this rule has been my lifeline.
I’ll delve into how setting the right level of performance goals, focusing on factors within our control, and relying on fundamental social skills helps us. Plus, I’ll tell you why I believe basic introductions are the best way to meet new people.
For more, you can get my book here: https://geni.us/DatingWithoutFear
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Thursday Jan 01, 2026
How to Improve Conversation, Boost Social Appeal, and Ease Anxiety
Thursday Jan 01, 2026
Thursday Jan 01, 2026
Ever feel like your conversations could be more engaging or your social life more fulfilling? You might be lacking in a key ingredient: Social Curiosity. Don’t try to be interesting, focus on becoming INTERESTED.
For those looking to dig deeper into this topic, check out my book here: https://geni.us/DatingWithoutFear
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📚 What You'll Learn:
How curiosity can deepen your conversations and broaden your social horizons.
The research-backed appeal of social curiosity and why it captivates people.
Why and how social curiosity can help alleviate social anxiety.
Practical techniques to cultivate social curiosity and elevate your interactions.


