What is Fascinating Competence?
“You know, like nun chuck skills, bow hunting skills, computer hacking skills… Girls only want boyfriends who have great skills!” — Napoleon Dynamite
While Napoleon Dynamite may not have won any best picture awards, the main character makes an important point: skills matter — and not just for impressing potential girlfriends. People are naturally drawn to others who possess abilities or knowledge they don’t have. This is what we call Fascinating Competence: ...
Published on February 19, 2025 10:00