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What Do You Like To Eat? (Why Online Dating Bites)
I have a love-hate relationship with online dating. On one hand, we can’t deny it’s creating marriages but on the other hand, we can’t deny it’s creating headaches...big, serious, migraine ones. My firm manages dating accounts for our clients and…
It’s Called “Networking” Not “Using”
Daily. Seriously, every single day, I receive a message like the following: “Hi Paul, I’m working on an incredible new project. Can you introduce me to Oprah so I can pitch it to her for funding?” I wonder do they…
Falling in Love with Potential is a Mistake!
I told the moderator of a panel I was on: “falling in love with potential is a mistake.” The moderator looked at me like I was crazy. He gave me the side-eye and said: “I don’t agree at all, Michelle…
12 Signs To Know You’re Really In Love
Love does not have an on/off switch (and whoever invents such a thing will instantly become the richest person on the planet). When we are not interested in someone it is obvious but when we are, it can be confusing.…
It Doesn’t Matter How Many People Don’t Get It…
Exec: “I’m sorry, you’re just not....hmm...URBAN enough.” Me: “You mean, I’m not enough BLACK enough?” Exec: “You know what I’m trying to say.” What made this statement absolutely incredible is that it came from a media company executive just 4-weeks…
Stop Half-Assing and Start Whole-Assing!
Throw away your Playstation and delete Words With Friends. If your goal is to achieve your highest level of greatness, there is only one route. You must work your ass off (at one thing). I talk to a lot…
Allow Me To Introduce Myself…
If you want to learn about me in the shortest amount of time, this is for you: Paul Carrick Brunson - Reel from gianttt on Vimeo.
Operation M.A.N. ($100 Referral Program)
Can I give you $100? Seriously! As my firm's matchmaking client base expands (especially among women), our need for more men also increases. Starting today, we’re launching a new summer 2013 referral program aka "Operation M.A.N (Men Are Needed)." It’s…
How To Get Rid Of Your Sunday Night Anxiety
Not long ago, when I worked in investment banking, at exactly 7:30pm on Sundays, I would get serious anxiety just thinking about the workweek ahead. I didn’t like my job. Actually, I hated it. My anxiety was so bad that my…
Believe You Deserve Love
No matter how bad you think you are, remember there are people out there who don't think like you. You would probably say they have less than you - less to offer, less in personality, less in looks - yet…