I hate pride. There aren’t many things that bother me in life, but when people delude themselves into thinking they’re better than another human, it takes all the power within me to not snap. I’m not sure why this upsets me as much as it does. Maybe it’s because I’ve stood on the opposite side too many times. Maybe it’s … [Read more...]
Eyes Fit for a King: 3 Steps to Quit Pornography So You Can Do Great Things (Going Great #3)
Sexual discipline. I covered the topic briefly in my last post, but it’s so important that I need to address its biggest threat: Pornography is a temptation many men (and women) know all too well. Besides being immoral, porn threatens your sexual discipline, which in turn can ruin your focus and prevent you from Going … [Read more...]
12 Ways Young Professionals Can Thrive on the Job (Without Kissing Up to Anyone)
One of my biggest regrets of my early writings is how I discussed work. In particular, I regret how I described the workplace. A lot of those posts don’t paint 9-to-5’s in the best light. And I think that was a mistake. Contrary to what those articles imply, I actually like my job. It’s been a huge blessing to me and … [Read more...]
The Best of HFE so Far! Counting Down the Top 10 Must-Read Articles
Last month, I published the 60th post here at HFE. That’s an incredible achievement, especially since I never thought I’d make it past 40. I’m not someone who can write about stuff I don’t care about. So the fact that I’ve been able to do this sixty times—with each post averaging close to 2,000 words—is surreal. But now … [Read more...]
How to Defend Against False Accusations: A Personal Defense and 5 Guidelines to Protect The Truth
[Note: This post contains details about an undiagnosed case of borderline personality disorder (BPD). These details are included for informational purposes only, not to spread hate towards people with the illness. If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with BPD, however, you may want to avoid this article.] Guilty until … [Read more...]
The Loner’s Guide to Becoming a Surprisingly Inspirational Team Player
Are you one of those weird people who likes to work alone? Was the work you consider to be a cornerstone, a masterpiece, or maybe even your magnum opus created while you were locked in a room with no people in sight? Well chances are that others notice your autonomous ways when you don’t have the luxury of solitude—and … [Read more...]
How to Screen Out Promiscuous Women (15 Red Flags Every Man Should Know)
“You’re so judgmental!!!” That’s the response I get when I delve a little too deep into my analytical side. I’m somewhat of a perfectionist myself, so it’s no surprise that I hold others to my own lofty standards. And that’s one of many flaws I’m still working on. There are certain times, however, when I’m unapologetic … [Read more...]
The Most Satisfying “Revenge”
I try to limit my social media use. I'm a dinosaur when it comes to Facebook, Instagram, and all the other sites my peers are into. For the most part, I only use them to promote projects I'm working on or to connect with like-minded people. But anyway, I was scrolling one of my feeds the other day when I saw a reposted … [Read more...]
How to Become an Attractive Man (A Simple Guide to Attraction)
Well this is gonna be fun. In this post, I’ll show you the secret to become an attractive man. And that of course means that this post is for the guys only. I don't normally write for half the population, but I’m a guy, and I can only write from a male perspective here. So anyway, you might think this topic is a little … [Read more...]
Keep The Peace
I love winning. I’m very quiet in person, but give me a competition and you’ll see a side of me that isn’t always the nicest. Even as a kid I had a deep need to compete hidden under a calm exterior. And I guess that's why my other side is so surprising when it comes out. You're probably the same way—you love to win … [Read more...]
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