Neil Strauss Quotes
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What most of us present to the world isn’t necessarily our true self: It’s a combination of years of bad habits and fear-based behavior. Our real self lies buried underneath all the insecurities and inhibitions. So rather than just being yourself, focus on discovering and permanently bringing to the surface your best self.
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A man has two primary drives in early adulthood: one toward power, success, and accomplishment; the other toward love, companionship, and sex. Half of life then was out of order. To go before them was to stand up as a man and admit that I was only half a man.
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I've seen rock stars agonize over the fact that another artist has far more Facebook 'likes' and Twitter followers than they do.
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Don’t mistake being fearful and weak-minded for being nice.
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I think my love is storytelling. No matter what it is, it's storytelling. And so whatever the medium is, what's right for the story, I enjoy doing it.
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The ignorant are not blissful; they are the butt of a joke they're not even aware of.
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When I look down at my pale, skinny body, I wonder why any woman would want to sleep next to it, let alone embrace it.
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They say that love is blind, but it's trauma that's blind. Love sees what is.
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When the Internet first came into public use, it was hailed as a liberation from conformity, a floating world ruled by passion, creativity, innovation and freedom of information. When it was hijacked first by advertising and then by commerce, it seemed like it had been fully co-opted and brought into line with human greed and ambition.
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A good organizer is key to anyone with a busy social life.
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Never ask a woman if you may kiss her. Instead, learn to read body language.
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Growing up, I was watched by my parents and strongly critiqued. Instead of saying they loved me or showing physical attention, they would joke that I had a Roman nose - that it was roamin' all over my face. Teasing was their way of showing love, but then you are young, sometimes you can't tell the difference.
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In order to excel at anything, there are always hurdles, obstacles, or challenges one must get past. It's what bodybuilders call the pain period. Those who push themselves, and are willing to face pain, exhaustion, humiliation, rejection, or worse, are the ones who become champions. The rest are left on the sidelines.
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While I am impulsive in many areas of my life, marriage is not one of them.
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The great thing about the heart is that it has no master, despite what reason may think.
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Fame won't make you feel any better about yourself.
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In order to excel at anything, there are always hurdles, obstacles, or challenges one must get past.
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I've noticed a pattern in stars that start acting out in public. Every one of them felt like they grew up without love.
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A lot of people make the mistake of trying to defend principles in relationships. My goal is long-term happiness. And I make choices that aren’t going to undermine that goal.
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They say love is blind, but it’s trauma that’s blind. Love sees what is.
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A pick-up artist gave me a good piece of advice: the three most important things in a relationship are honesty, trust and respect, and if you don't have those, you don't have love.
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You need to be careful with a Bluetooth headset. Because some guys look crazy with them.
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Unspoken expectations are premeditated resentments.
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Your intention for a book is never the same as the reception.