When someone isn’t particularly talented, people tend to compliment their looks; and if their looks are average too, they’re left to praise the person’s kindness and sincerity.
Only when people feel psychologically vulnerable do they seek validation.
If you want someone to go down on you, you have to offer something. You wouldn't expect a blowjob for nothing, right? #BookNotes
Every effect has a cause.
Vanity is a weakness, and weaknesses reside in other people—so for you, that's definitely an advantage.
It's hard to take advantage of someone who has absolutely no vanity. #ReadingNotes
People who actively curry favor with you usually have an agenda.
It’s one of those things that only come true if you wait long enough.
An infinitely small probability multiplied by infinite time becomes a certainty.
What are the core elements and the right direction for this to happen?
1. Live long enough to stretch out the time dimension
2. Make sure the probability is nonzero, then actively increase it