Zero Dean's Blog, page 46
February 7, 2019
Banking banter
At my new bank standing in front of a bank teller working out a transaction…
Bank teller: “I’ll just need to see some form of ID and have you answer a few questions.” he says. “And a blood sample.” he adds, jokingly.
Me, without hesitation: “Well, that’s less than what my former bank asks for.”
Teller, without skipping a beat: “Your first born?”
Me: “Yep. That’s why you’re my new bank and they’re my old...
IDGAF
The fact is that everyone – on some level – cares what other people think. So the more you try to act cool by making a show of how much you don’t care, the more you betray the image you’re trying to project. Caring about things or what people think is not the issue. Letting ... Read more See images on site...
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Everyone wants to get paid
We live in a world where everyone wants to get paid the maximum value for they have to offer, but very few want to pay for the things of value that other people have to offer, let alone what they may be worth. This applies to the poorest college student to the wealthiest billionaire. And ... Read more See images on site...
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February 6, 2019
“Must love dogs.”
DATING PROFILES Why is it always “Must love dogs.” and never: Must be kind. Must be loving. Must have integrity. Must have empathy. Must be open-minded. Must be able to communicate well. Must have emotional intelligence. Must be able to express emotions. Based on how often “Must love dogs” comes up, you would think that ... Read more See images on site...
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“Where did all the good men go?”
Dating profile: He must have dark hair, be over 6′ tall, fit, successful, have a reputable career, want kids, love to travel, live within 10 miles, and have lots of time for me. No I will not meet you for coffee. If I’m not worth dinner, don’t even bother. No cheap dates! Same person: “Where ... Read more See images on site...
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“He never listens to me.”
“He never listens to me.” “He’s not in tune with what I’m thinking.” “I never really know how he’s feeling.” “I just wish we could have a meaningful conversation.” “He’s bad at showing his emotions.” “He never lets me in.” Same person: “I want a ‘real man’ (not a sensitive one).” See the problem(s)? See images on site...
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February 5, 2019
Latest news Feb 5 2019
Here’s the latest news for February 5, 2019…
BOOK GIVEAWAY WINNER
Congrats to Jocelyn Glas! Jocelyn was the only person — out of a global audience of well over 1,000 people — to participate in January’s giveaway. As a result, I’ll be mailing her a free signed copy of my book.
If you (yes, you — the person reading this) are actually interested in opportunities to get a free signed copy of my book, let me know. Otherwise, I’m going to explore othe...
Your strength must be built on a solid foundation of self-discipline
Be very careful about investing in products that cater to people’s desire for instant results & gratification. This is one of people’s easiest weaknesses to exploit and manufacturers know this. Product makers don’t want your health, they want your money. The fact is, even if a product leads to short-term results, manufacturers are counting on ... Read more See images on site...
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February 4, 2019
The surprising thing about rejection
The surprising thing about rejection is how much we allow the fear of it to impact our lives, when in actuality, increasing the rate at which we’re rejected can be extremely beneficial. Putting ourselves in a position where rejection is possible is a sign that we’re attempting something that has the potential to push our ... Read more See images on site...
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The risk of listening to fear
The cost of consistently letting your fears drown out your desires is that you sacrifice your life to negative outcomes that exist only in your mind. The fact is, most of the worst of what we fear never comes to pass. Often, the risk of listening to our fears is greater than the risk of ... Read more See images on site...
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