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Lysander replied to Rick Fini's discussion Negative Self-talk
"Hi Rick, There has been some good advice here, but I'd like to add a different perspective from my personal experience. The key to moving past negative self talk powerfully is to deal with the core issues that your negative self-talk is…"
Aug 5, 2012
Lysander commented on Lysander's blog post Finding your Core Desires & the Passion to Pursue your Purpose.
"Great response, thanks. My own pain gives me no basis to judge that any particular lifestyle is bad for anyone else. Pleasure gives me no basis to judge that any particular lifestyle is good for anyone else. These experiences only tell me what I…"
Jul 30, 2012
Lysander commented on Lysander's blog post Finding your Core Desires & the Passion to Pursue your Purpose.
"If I understand your question correctly, sure there could be other sources of value. But if you'd care to elaborate I'll be happy to give you a more detailed answer."
Jul 29, 2012
Lysander replied to Justin Cook's discussion A idea for a book
"Write a book called Cool Story Bro."
Jul 29, 2012
Lysander posted a blog post

Finding your Core Desires & the Passion to Pursue your Purpose.

If I told you that I had discovered a system for discovering your core desires that's quicker and more efficient than any other method I've come across, would you be interested in knowing what it was?What if I also told you it's one of the easiest ways to motivate yourself to push through your barriers and challenges that stop you from fulfilling those desires? Would you be interested then?What if I told you it was 100% free?You'd probably ask what the catch was. And fair enough too, because…See More
Jul 29, 2012
Lysander replied to Gunthar Fleck's discussion Artwork
"Why not go to etsy.com and have a look around. I spent 2 minutes on there and found this: http://www.etsy.com/listing/46175519/lobster-boat-amelia-multi-color?ref=fp_recently_viewed_2 I'm not connected to the artist at all, but it seemed like…"
Jul 29, 2012
Lysander is now a member of Art of Manliness
Jun 27, 2012

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Website
http://www.attractioninstitute.org
Interests
I'm into manly things like beard growing and finding challenges to overcome.
Books
End Game, Leigh Louey-Gung
Man's Search for Meaning, Viktor Frankl
Flow, Mihalyi Czsikszentmihalyi
The Brain That Changes Itself, Norman Doidge
The Way of the Superior Man, David Deida
Eastern Wisdom, Modern Life Alan Watts
Man For Himself, Erich Fromm
Life Inc, Douglas Rushkoff
The Art Spirit, Robert Henri
The Power of Myth, Bill Moyers/Joseph Campbell
Movies
Fight Club, The Big Lebowski, Akira, Apocalypse Now, The Thin Red Line, Blade Runner, Star Wars OT, Children of Men, City of God, 12 Monkeys etc.
Music
All kinds of stuff, as long as it's not shit.

Lysander's Blog

How To Get Out of Your Head and Stay Out! Part 3: Make Your Body Feel Nice.

Posted on August 23, 2012 at 5:00pm 0 Comments

Get Out Of Your Head and Stay Out! Part 3: Make Your Body Feel Nice



Ever found yourself holding back in conversations, or wondering what you should say next to make a good impression, and struggling to connect?



This series is all about how to get out of your head and start interacting openly, and freely with the people in your life, whether with women, in your workplace, in social situations or where-ever!



The last two articles have looked at why you should get… Continue

How To Get Out of Your Head and Stay Out! Part 2: Remove the Cause

Posted on August 21, 2012 at 3:00pm 0 Comments

Get Out Of Your Head And Stay Out! Part 2: Remove the Cause



What’s better than being able to conjure up positive thoughts, internalising a set of routines or analysing the situation when you see a beautiful woman?



Not thinking anything at all.



Just being able to ‘be’ with her, enjoy her, share yourself and have her share back.



This is the 2nd installment of the Get Out of Your Head and Stay Out series of 6 articles, originally posted on… Continue

How To Get Out of Your Head and Stay Out!

Posted on August 17, 2012 at 10:30pm 0 Comments

How to Get Out of your Head & Stay Out.



Men are by nature analytical and logical thinkers. We problem solve and make critical decisions. But there are times when this logical, analytical tendency actually gets in the way.



For example- You’re on a date with a beautiful woman and you’re getting to know her. Would you rather be in your head analysing what she might be thinking, what to say next and how to make her smile? Or would you rather not have to think at all, and… Continue

Finding your Core Desires & the Passion to Pursue your Purpose.

Posted on July 29, 2012 at 10:30am 2 Comments

If I told you that I had discovered a system for discovering your core desires that's quicker and more efficient than any other method I've come across, would you be interested in knowing what it was?



What if I also told you it's one of the easiest ways to motivate yourself to push through your barriers and challenges that stop you from fulfilling those desires? Would you be interested then?



What if I told you it was 100% free?



You'd probably ask what the catch… Continue

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