What I've learned since moving to D.C. (some of which should be obvious): 0224

11151.  Montreal has a nice mix of old and new architecture;

11152.  I can say I’ve been in an Olympic venue(, specifically the Montreal Olympic Pool);

11153.  You can live in the Olympic Village.  The (1976) Olympic Village in Montreal has been converted/turned into apartments;

11154.  One of the fundamental rules of likability and charisma is the concept of reciprocity.  Put simply, we are kind to people who are kind to us first.  Rarely do you see somebody who reacts very negatively when somebody gives them a gift or dresses their wounds or otherwise helps them;

11155.  You have to choose things to praise others for that will have the greatest impact.  In other words, it has to be something that they actually care about.  Otherwise, your compliment will come off as less than genuine and you will give the impression that you’re fake or manipulative;

11156.  Massaging/working on one place on the body can affect a different area of the body;

11157.  Apparently, I’ve got a lot of tightness in the pelvic region of my body especially in the buttocks/glutes;

11158.  Apparently, I have a shy scrotum;

11159.  Apparently, the circumcision scar on the underside of my penis towards the tip is very sensitive;

11160.  Apparently, I should try relaxing when I climax/orgasm;

11161.  Comfort is the worst addiction and a cheap ticket to depression;

11162.  Don’t tell people more than they need to know; respect your privacy;

11163.  The family you create is more important than the family you come from;

11164.  Train yourself to take nothing personally to save yourself from 99% of mental problems;

11165.  There can be knots and tight spots inside the body;

11166.  An internal massage is a thing;

11167.  It’s possible to stroke/touch a woman’s cervix;

11168.  The keys to giving an internal massage are communication (i.e., what feels good and what doesn’t), going slowly and being present and really paying attention to the other person;

11169.  The cutlet sandwich (i.e., breaded chicken cutlet, provolone, coleslaw, hot peppers, marinated eggplant & mayonnaise) at “BOSSA Pret a manger” (Bossa.ca) (in Montreal) is tasty;

11170.  Apparently, a Montreal(-style) bagel is smaller, thinner, sweeter, denser and with a bigger hole than a New York-style bagel and it’s always baked in a wood-fired oven;

11171.  The view from the Mount Royal Chalet in Montreal reminds me of the view from Victoria Peak in Hong Kong;

11172.  The smoked meat sandwich on rye (bread) with (yellow) mustard from Schwartz’s (SchwartzsDeli.com) (in Montreal) is so good. . . . It’s tender, flavorful, a little salty, but so good. . . . Their (French) fries are good too;

11173.  The (French) fries at Le Darling (instagram.com/Bar.Darling) (in Montreal) are great.  They have a slight sweetness to them;

11174.  Plattsburgh(, New York,) is known for the Michigan hot dog/red hot.  It’s a steamed all-beef hot dog on a steamed bun topped with a meaty, bean-less chili;

11175.  I can say I’ve had a Michigan hot dog/red hot( from Clare & Carl’s Hot Dog Stand in Plattsburgh, New York);

11176.  Abundance is not impressive when you have a lot of whatever it is you want to have a lot of.  Abundance is impressive when you don’t have what you want and you choose to believe the opposite of what reality is showing you at this exact moment.  If you can stay abundant in the face of scarcity then it shows your beliefs are immovable;

11177.  Scarcity and abundance aren’t based on numbers.  They’re based on beliefs;

11178.  According to Blake, I have a sweet nature about me . . . not exactly the vibe I’m looking to project to women/the ladies;

11179.  The lu rao fan (i.e., slow braised, 5-spice pork belly bits on rice, soy egg, scallions, ginger & arugula salad) at Bar Chinois (BarChinoisDC.com) in D.C. is tasty;

11180.  Here are the 2 key areas that are important as far as the focus of your compliments goes: things people have control over and things people have made conscious and specific choices about;

11181.  If you have to choose from many things to compliment someone about, pick the one that is least obvious;

11182.  Appreciating the things that go unnoticed makes people feel extra special because it tells them that you took the time and effort to pay close attention to them;

11183.  The iced pumpkin cream chai tea latte at Starbucks is tasty;

11184.  An Odesza concert is a spectacle.  It’s like a Vegas show.  There’s a good use of visuals, flame mortars, fireworks and lasers;

11185.  Odesza (sure does) love(s) a drumline;

11186.  Feelings drive action.  Feelings drive change.  Feelings drive connection;

11187.  People often claim to buy things because of logical decisions, but, most of the time, they buy based on feelings and then justify their decision with logic;

11188.  Logic doesn’t build deep connections.  Feelings do;

11189.  If you write in a way that doesn’t make people feel things, they won’t bond with you.  They won’t buy as much from you.  And they’ll likely stop paying attention to you overall at some point;

11190.  Don’t be afraid of upsetting people.  Don’t set out to piss people off, but don’t let someone else’s anger stop you from saying what you believe in.  Or stop you from having fun or doing things your way;

11191.  Marcello Hernandez (from “Saturday Night Live”) is pretty funny;

11192.  Not surprisingly, Michael Che is dirtier doing stand-up( comedy);

11193.  Colin Jost went to Harvard( University). . . . Michael Che didn’t go to college. . . . They ended up with the same job;

11194.  Identify your problems, but give your power and energy to solutions;

11195.  In life, lots of people know what to do, but few actually do what they know.  Knowing is not enough!  You must take action;

11196.  If you talk about it, it’s a dream, if you envision it, it’s possible, but, if you schedule it, it’s real;

11197.  The path to success is to take massive, determined action;

11198.  Persistence overshadows even talent as the most valuable resource shaping the quality of life;

11199.  Engaging conversations require active listening, the kind that makes the other person feel heard and understood.  It’s about giving your undivided attention, maintaining eye contact and genuinely empathizing with their words.

11200.  One of the most powerful tools in your conversational arsenal is the art of asking thought-provoking questions.  These are the kinds of questions that dig deep, spark curiosity and invite the other person to open up on a whole new level.  It’s through these questions that you’ll unlock hidden stories, passions and insights, forging a connection that goes far beyond surface-level chitchat;