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459: Duana Welch | Science-Based Dating

09 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Duana Welch (@duanawelch) is known for applying social science to real-life relationship issues and is the author of Love Factually: 10 Proven Ste...

Fan Mail Friday #35 | Just Say No to Drug Myths

06 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Fan Mail Friday #35! No jibber-jabber, just a short show where we answer Art of Charm listener mail and give out mini-lessons for the weeke...

458: Bob Arno | Pickpocket King

04 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Bob Arno (@bambivalent) is a professional pickpocket who uses his powers for good. How? Find out in this episode of The Art of Charm!The Cheat Sheet:H...

457: Hugh Culver | Hero Habits

02 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Hugh Culver (@HughCulver) teaches us how we can think better, plan smarter, and act now on what really matters by developing Hero Habits.The Cheat She...

Fan Mail Friday #34 | Alt Girls, Nice Guys, and Bad Friends

30 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Fan Mail Friday #34! No jibber-jabber, just a short show where we answer Art of Charm listener mail and give out mini-lessons for the weeke...

456: Lewis Howes | The School of Greatness

28 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Lewis Howes (@LewisHowes) discusses his new book, The School of Greatness, and its framework for achieving real, sustainable, and repeatable success.T...

BONUS: Kimberly Seltzer | How to Find a Therapist

27 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Kimberly Seltzer (@SeltzerKimberly) gives us her five-step process for finding a therapist who is right for you.The Cheat Sheet:We all need help from ...

455: Alex Kouts | Getting Hired at a Startup

26 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Alex Kouts (@akouts) returns to The Art of Charm to talk about how to get hired at a startup (and if the startup life might -- or might not -- be a go...

Fan Mail Friday #33 | Contrariwise Bedroom Superheroes

23 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Fan Mail Friday #33! No jibber-jabber, just a short show where we answer Art of Charm listener mail and give out mini-lessons for the weeke...

454: Mark Manson | Unconditional Communication

21 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Manson (@iammarkmanson) is the author of Models: Attract Women Through Honesty, and he blogs to an audience of millions about psychology and pers...

453: Zachary Stockill | Retroactive Jealousy

19 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Zachary Stockill (@zfstockill) shows us how overcoming retroactive jealousy and possessiveness is as easy as learning to let go.The Cheat Sheet:All je...

Fan Mail Friday #32 | Advice for the 25-Year-Old Virgin

16 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Fan Mail Friday #32! No jibber-jabber, just a short show where we answer Art of Charm listener mail and give out mini-lessons for the weeke...

452: Neil Strauss | The Truth

14 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Neil Strauss tells The Truth about past transgressions in his latest book, but it's more than just a head-cleaning confession -- it's an exploration o...

451: Amy Port | Heroic Public Speaking

12 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

If you can learn to tell a good story, you can captivate any audience -- whether as a public speaker, while interviewing for a job, or when you're on ...

Fan Mail Friday #31 | Homemakers of the World Unite and Take Over

09 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Fan Mail Friday #31! No jibber-jabber, just a short show where we answer Art of Charm listener mail and give out mini-lessons for the weeke...

450: Michael Port | Steal the Show

07 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Every interaction is a performance -- whether you're speaking up in a meeting, pitching a client, negotiating a raise, or walking into a job interview...

449: Amy Morin | Mentally Stronger

05 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

By recognizing in our own behavior what keeps us from being resilient against life's obstacles, we're empowered to stop the cycle and focus on what it...

Fan Mail Friday #30 | Social Chops for Covert Ops

02 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Fan Mail Friday #30! No jibber-jabber, just a short show where we answer Art of Charm listener mail and give out mini-lessons for the weeke...

448: Gary Vaynerchuk | Climbing the Ladder

30 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Do you think of people who pursue their passions and make good money doing it as lucky? Chances are that Gary Vaynerchuk works a lot harder than you."...

BONUS: Robert Richman | The Culture Blueprint

29 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Corporate culture is only as boring and stagnant -- or exciting and thriving -- as the people who create it."You can never really create culture...but...

447: Austin Kleon | Steal Like an Artist

28 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Stop worrying so much about where your inspiration is coming from and just create."People think that authors are writing exactly what they know, but I...

Fan Mail Friday #29 | Thanks for That Challenging Viewpoint

25 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

"What men and women did to each other was beyond comprehension." -Charles BukowskiWelcome to Fan Mail Friday #29! No jibber-jabber, just a short show ...

446: Tony Stubblebine | Ruthless Meditation

23 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Meditation is for doers who seek personal top performance -- from entrepreneurs to professional athletes like Kobe Bryant."If you hand a top performer...

445: Dr. Carol Dweck | The Motivated Mindset

21 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Your talents, abilities, and intelligence aren't fixed traits -- they can be expanded and improved at any age with a mindset motivated toward growth."...

Fan Mail Friday #28 | Stop Aiming Below Your Dating League

18 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Fan Mail Friday #28! No jibber-jabber, just a short show where we answer Art of Charm listener mail and give out mini-lessons for the weeke...

444: Jason Connell | Ignited Leadership

16 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Even if it seems like you've got the world figured out and you should be loving life, you might be among a surprising number of high-performing people...

Fan Mail Friday #27 | Why Does Profit Make Me Feel Guilty?

11 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Fan Mail Friday #27! No jibber-jabber, just a short show where we answer Art of Charm listener mail and give out mini-lessons for the weeke...

442: Jeffrey Hayzlett | Think Big, Act Bigger

09 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Thinking big and acting bigger means doing hard work and owning your role -- leading by example while keeping your ego in check. But the rewards make ...

441: Ben Kovacs | Everyone is an Entrepreneur

07 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

You don't have to quit your day job in order to follow your entrepreneurial aspirations."I live in a state of constant retirement." -Ben KovacsThe Che...

Fan Mail Friday #26 | Receding Confidence and Short-Term Ethics

04 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Fan Mail Friday #26! No jibber-jabber, just a short show where we answer Art of Charm listener mail and give out mini-lessons for the weeke...

440: Barbara Oakley | Learning How to Learn

02 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

You don't have to be afraid of math (or anything) when you adapt techniques that make you excel at other things. "You can do way more than you think y...

439: Robert Patrick Lewis | Green Beret MBA

31 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Discover how lessons learned by a special forces veteran can be applied to the worlds of business, finance, strategy, and marketing."It's not survival...

BONUS: Hal Elrod | Beyond the Bestseller

29 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

If you want to write a book that creates a movement, earns you a fortune, and changes the world, you need to think beyond the bestseller."The best tim...

Fan Mail Friday #25 | Why the Frat Hate, Bro?

28 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Fan Mail Friday #25! No jibber-jabber, just a short show where we answer Art of Charm listener mail and give out mini-lessons for the weeke...

438: Chester Santos | International Man of Memory

26 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Think you have a lousy time remembering things? You're probably not giving your brain enough credit. According to this expert, it's never too late to ...

437: Rick Hanson | Taking in the Good

24 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Self-doubt is normal, but it can be overwritten. Harness the innate ability of the confident brain to grow and learn over time to change your life for...

Fan Mail Friday #24 | An Unappealing Invitation

21 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Fan Mail Friday #24! No jibber-jabber, just a short show where we answer Art of Charm listener mail and give out mini-lessons for the weeke...

436: Chris Yeh | Entrepreneurial Alliance

19 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Don't let "success" get in the way of living a life that maximizes your impact and happiness."Do you really want to devote your life to the single-min...

BONUS: Steli Efti | The Art of Hustle

18 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Accomplish more of the things you want to do with the power of the hustle."When I arrived here, I was so painfully clueless; I arrived at San Francisc...

435: Eldonna Lewis Fernandez | Don't Negotiate with Crazy

17 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Think like a negotiator in all aspects of life and create win-win results by understanding the pitfalls to avoid."That's all negotiation is -- basical...

Fan Mail Friday #23 | Caveman Biology Lessons

14 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Fan Mail Friday #23In this episode:You can give her enough space to fly a rocketship, but she's already moved on. You should, too.Another l...

434: Aaron Walker | Steps to a Productive Day

12 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

If you want to get, you've got to give. And if you want to give, you're already ahead in the game of true success. "I didn't know what I wanted to do,...

433: Dan Martell | Hustle to Help

10 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Entrepreneur or not, when it comes to seeking a path in life, ignoring the power of your own potential is downright criminal."Entrepreneurs and founde...

Fan Mail Friday #22 | Twice as Bright, Half as Long

07 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Fan Mail Friday #22In this episode:How do you know when your own red flags are a problem?Why are so many people content with the 9-to-5?How...

BONUS: Steven Kotler | From Sci-Fi to Sci-Fact

06 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Technology is progressing so quickly that science fact is catching up with what was recently only imaginable as science fiction. Welcome to the 21st c...

432: Patrick Van Horne | Left Of Bang

05 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Using techniques developed by the Marines makes reading nonverbal cues to identify potential threats very straightforward."Somewhere between 60-90 per...

431: Nir Eyal | Hooked on Technology

03 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Technology can save you a lot of time -- when it's not helping you waste it. Break tech addiction by learning how it gets you hooked in the first plac...

Fan Mail Friday #21 | Complaining About Ridiculous Terrible Things

31 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Fan Mail Friday #21In this episode:Anonymous commenter about the Chris Edwards show.Workplace harassment in the kitchen.How to handle a gir...

430: Dan Griffin | Man Rules

29 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

You don't have to be shackled to your programming. Learn to identify and move beyond the Man Rules for genuine relationships and a more emotionally fu...

429: Chris Edwards | The Balls to Rebrand

27 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Hesitant to make important life changes based on what other people might think of you? Take control of how you're perceived and rebrand yourself -- on...

Fan Mail Friday #20

24 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Fan Mail Friday #20In this episode:How to let go of negative people in your social circle.Why the AoC programs are based in LA.Where are al...

427: Ian Altman | Grow My Revenue

20 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Conduct your business with integrity and people will know you as a problem solver instead of just another charlatan trying to sell them stuff. "Trust ...

Fan Mail Friday #19

17 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Fan Mail Friday #19In this episode:Don't let insecurities and low self-esteem torpedo your relationships.Are communications with your ex-gi...

426: Marni Kinrys | Your Wing Girl

15 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Having a baby is a stressful, transformative experience for even the most prepared couples. Here, we talk about how to survive the ordeals -- and enjo...

425: Coach Burt | Becoming a Person of Interest

13 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Most of us are taught to chase opportunity, but a Person of Interest gets opportunity to chase them. "'Person of Interest' is how you flip the script ...

Fan Mail Friday #18

10 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this one:Getting job recommendations.Dealing with non-reciprocating friends.Conquer the fear of flying.And more.More at http://theartofcharm.com/p...

424: Rory Vaden | Procrastinate on Purpose

08 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

When you learn to think like the top one percent of people who get things done, procrastination is a virtue on par with patience -- and an essential p...

423: Judah Pollack | Hack Your Inner Genius

06 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Even if you don't believe in yourself, the sleeping genius within you does -- and comes equipped with a backlog of ideas you didn't even know you had....

Fan Mail Friday #17

03 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this one:How to keep calm inside and out.Why isn't there a show like this for women?Does alcohol matter?And more. Oh, and Maaaaazda...More at htt...

422: Marni Battista | Advice from a Crazy Ex-Girlfriend

01 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

If being parked in a bad dating pattern is your idea of a comfort zone, consider how a little discomfort will take you to a far better place."Imagine ...

420: AoC Toolbox | Screening and Qualifying

26 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

For better or worse, we mirror the company that we keep. Here's how we maximize its quality for the best reflection."I'm selective with second chances...

419: Dorie Clark | Brand and Stand Out

24 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

The truth about the modern economy: you make your own credentials (and you don't need a middleman anymore)."All the advice from our parents is just ab...

418: Kevin Kermes | Bridge the Direct Experience Gap

22 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

It's never too late to shed a lousy job description. Learn to bridge the direct experience gap and stop enduring work you hate."It's painful to learn ...

Fan Mail Friday #16

19 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this one:  -How do I have a tough conversation with my boss? -Why Special K cereal is sexist -And more, natch'   Show notes at https://theartofc...

417: Olaniyi Sobomehin | I Am Not You

17 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

To succeed, focus on what you want and how to get it, nothing more."Your beliefs really shape what you do or don't do." -Olaniyi SobomehinThe Cheat Sh...

416: Cole Hatter | Make Life Matter

15 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Tragedy is not a choice; learning how to thrive in its aftermath is. "When you get thrown out of a car going 80, you usually leave a little bit of ski...

415: AoC Toolbox | Rapport

12 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Rapport takes time, patience and vulnerability. "You have to be interested to be interesting." - Johnny Dzubak The Cheat Sheet: Why you have to be vu...

414: Dr. Emily Nagoski | Come As You Are

10 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Most of us have been taught some BS about sexual desire. "The way to become a person's type is to treat them in a way that makes them feel really, rea...

413: Dr. Aubrey de Grey | Live for 200 Years

08 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

We can rejuvenate our cells and avoid aging. "We have a clear moral obligation to get these therapies developed as quickly as possible." -Dr. Aubrey d...

412: Larry King | Curiosity is King

05 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Curiosity about everything makes you ready for anything."There isn't a person alive who doesn't think they're interesting. My job is to make that 'int...

Fan Mail Friday #15

05 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this one: -What do I do when someone really "gets my goat"? -Does AoC take BitCoin? -Is it important to drink when I go out? -Should I call peopl...

409: AoC Toolbox | Banter

29 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Banter is a muscle to be flexed daily. "A man who stands for nothing will fall for anything." -Malcolm X The Cheat Sheet: Do you always have to be fu...

407: Dan Millman | Way of the Peaceful Warrior

25 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

According to The Way of the Peaceful Warrior author Dan Millman, everyone is a peaceful warrior in training. "Heroes and cowards feel exactly the same...

404: Andrea Waltz | Go For No

18 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Getting a no is part of the process to get a yes."No one ever died from getting a no." -Andrea WaltzThe Cheat Sheet:Why did her husband propose while ...

401: Todd Herman | The Power of Negative Thinking

11 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Todd Herman (@todd_herman) explains why high performers think differently -- but not in the way you expect. "Try not to become a man of success, but ...

Fan Mail Friday #14

08 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Fan Mail Friday #14! No jibber-jabber, just a short show where we answer Art of Charm listener mail and give out mini-lessons for the weeke...

399: Ramit Sethi | Cold Truths about Success and Networking

04 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

As Ramit Sethi (@ramit) knows, mindset comes first, then networking, then success. "Top performers in one field want to meet top performers in other f...

Fan Mail Friday #13

01 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this one: How do I follow my passion? Work life balance isn't real Tim sykes is a scammer? What's the deal with that shampoo? HELP US SPREAD THE WO...

Fan Mail Friday #12

24 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this one: -Focus is a double-edged sword -Jordan talks too much -Chris needs to grow a set HELP US SPREAD THE WORD! If you dug this episode, please...

Fan Mail Friday #11

17 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this one: -She asks: "Should he be with me or his ex?" -"How can I show her I am a changed man?" -"Wah wah wah the ads for the sponsors are annoyin...

393: Alex Kouts | The Art of Public Speaking

13 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

If you're serious about advancing your career and yourself, you have to be serious about your communication and speaking skills. Here, Alex Kouts give...

Fan Mail Fridays #10

10 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this one: -"What do I do with my life and how do I find out what that is? How can I play to my strengths?" -"Should I work smarter or harder? I hea...

392: Simon Sinek | Start With Why

08 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

What matters most is why you do what you do. Simon Sinek, best-selling author and visionary, joins us to talk about how to start with why and how to b...

Fan Mail Fridays #9

03 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this one: -Strong feelings about the 'Chipotle Hack' -Spencer nails networking and makes it a habit, gets a job -Why volunteering can change the wa...

390: Nev Medhora | How to Crash Parties and Grow Your Network

01 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Nev Medhora (@nevmed) shows you how to stop letting your fear of rejection keep you from what you want. "No one is paying attention to you, everyone i...

Fan Mail Fridays #8

27 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this one: -His mother passed: what to do now? -People from the ghetto need help from ANY race -Divorced with a kid and homeless before AoC   HELP ...

Fan Mail Fridays #7

21 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

HELP US SPREAD THE WORD! If you dug this episode, please subscribe in iTunes and write us a review! This is what helps us stand out from all the fluff...

Fan Mail Fridays #6

13 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this one: -Married guy who "doesn't need AoC" gets arse handed to him by listeners -Working out before heading out   HELP US SPREAD THE WORD! If y...

384: Nick Onken | Turning Passion Into Profit

11 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Your passion will drive you. "You are the creator of your reality." -Nick Onken The Cheat Sheet: Nick shares how to find your why. Is there a formula...

Friday Five Minutes #5

06 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this one: -This stuff works everywhere, so quit cryin' -Why you need AoC "even though you're married" -A Chipotle hack that Jordan is particularly ...

382: Ian Kerner | She Comes First

04 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Female sexuality is quite different than male sexuality. "For a woman to turn on parts of her brain need to turn off." -Ian Kerner The Cheat Sheet: S...

Friday Five Minutes #4

27 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this one: -How to tell someone they have bad oral hygiene -Why you shouldn't have lunch meetings -More on the issue of race/ethnicity and mentorshi...

Friday Five Minutes #3

19 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this one: -Is it my job to convince people to listen to me "even though I'm white"? -A drill to help improve eye-contact and make it a habit   HEL...

Friday Five Minutes #2

13 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Experimenting with a new type of Friday show to help kick off your weekend. No jibber-jabber, just a short solo show where we dig into listener mail a...

BONUS: Friday Five Minutes #1

07 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Experimenting with a new type of Friday show to help kick off your weekend. No jibber-jabber, just a short solo show where we dig into listener mail a...

359: Marsha Shandur | Saying Yes to Networking

29 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

As Marsha Shandur (@yesyesmarsha) knows, networking can be fun. Here's where she shows you how. "Networking is a long-term relationship, not a one-nig...

350: Steve Sisler | How to Read People

08 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Sisler (@stevesisler) explains how to adjust your style to connect. "We don't see people as they are, we see people as we are."-Steve Sisler The...

BONUS: Tom Corley | Rich Kids

25 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Author and financial advice favorite Tom Corley stops by to discuss his new book, "Rich Kids" and tell us how to teach our kids habits that will prepa...

BONUS: Jon Davis | Adjusting Back to Civilian Life Post-Depolyment

11 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Veteran Jon Davis stops by to discuss readjusting to civilian life after deployment in Iraq, what employers will "just never get" about vets, and how ...

326: Alex Kouts | The Art of Negotiating

13 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Alex Kouts gives us the edge we need to overcome our fear of negotiating and make deals that benefit both sides of any arrangement. The Cheat Sheet: ...