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What happens if you keep eye contact for more than 5 seconds?

When someone asks me about how long they should keep eye contact, I often mention the 5 second rule. Not that locking your eyes for longer is wrong, but you should be aware of what happens inside you: We already know through scientific research that long stares release oxytocin, which in turn makes us feel good. But that's just half of the story, because you and I perfectly know how uncomfortable can it be if someone just keeps staring at us for no reason! That's because eye contact is an intimate communication. Our "windows to the soul" speak at all times, ... [keep reading...]

What happens if you keep eye contact for more than 5 seconds?Jesús Enrique Rosas2025-01-01T13:44:24+01:00

The Conversation Mistake That Will Break Your Reputation

Your reputation will always precede you, for good and for bad; so it makes sense to model it yourself, right? One anecdote about Cuban cigars is the perfect example of the thing that you should always do about it: The American publisher Alfred Knopf was boarding a train one day and he went straight for the smoking car. He sat down next to a gentleman of good manners. Like Hannibal Lecter but without the psycho part, I guess. Knopf took out one of his special cigars and lit it. After a couple puffs, he offered another cigar to his neighbor. The ... [keep reading...]

The Conversation Mistake That Will Break Your ReputationJesús Enrique Rosas2025-01-01T13:44:24+01:00

12 Nonverbal Communication examples (and how to use them)

We usually think that body language is the only way that we can send a message without using words. But it's just one aspect of nonverbal communication, and these 12 examples will boost your people analysis skills: In this article, you will find out: - The three types of hand gestures, - A secret that eyes reveal, and - How communication goes way beyond your body. You can see the original video here: https://youtu.be/uqV2vtI-o00 #1: Your general posture No matter if you're standing or seated, your body posture is the first clue to reveal your current mood. That's one of the ... [keep reading...]

12 Nonverbal Communication examples (and how to use them)Jesús Enrique Rosas2025-01-01T13:44:25+01:00

The day Michelangelo used the Virgin Mary for guerrilla marketing:

Most people are afraid of attracting attention. "Let's build and they will come" they say... but no one is going to come without marketing. Michelangelo Buonarotti was well aware of this, and you should, too: It's always a good time to remember that Michelangelo sculpted the Pietá in his early twenties. (And by the way, the Pietá is one of the greatest marble sculptures of the history of mankind) He took TWO YEARS to make it. Let it sink for a moment. It's important. One day, he was around the masterpiece when he overheard two men talking about it. He moved ... [keep reading...]

The day Michelangelo used the Virgin Mary for guerrilla marketing:Jesús Enrique Rosas2025-01-01T13:44:26+01:00

Sometimes we forget the ESSENTIALS of living a blessed life:

One of our greatest struggles is defining what we truly want for our life versus what our peers define as 'the right wants'. A way to illustrate it is Captain Willian Jones' anecdote working at the steel mill: Jones worked for multimillionaire Andrew Carnegie not only as an engineer but also as a manager. He had proven himself extremely valuable for the steel mill business. If he wasn't creating useful inventions, he was pushing to create an environment of healthy competition. The complex role of engineer, manager and leader made him an integral part of the business, and because that, Carnegie ... [keep reading...]

Sometimes we forget the ESSENTIALS of living a blessed life:Jesús Enrique Rosas2025-01-01T13:44:26+01:00

That time Spielberg got a lesson in perspective from Kubrick:

Sometimes the most obvious way to look at our circumstances might not be the right one to understand it. A great example is when Steven Spielberg met Stanley Kubrick for the first time: The rising director, who only had a couple hits on his belt, met the filmmaking juggernaut in the set of The Shining. Right in the middle of the main hall of the Overlook Hotel - a sound stage entirely decorated and ready to roll cameras. But there was something odd. In the middle of the main hall, over the table where Jack Torrance's typewriter should be, there was ... [keep reading...]

That time Spielberg got a lesson in perspective from Kubrick:Jesús Enrique Rosas2025-01-01T13:44:26+01:00

This factor is WAY more important to you than any opportunity:

Everyone deserves a chance to show what they're capable of. But we often overestimate the preparation we need to get the job done. Joseph Kosinski's crazy directorial debut is a great way to illustrate this: Remember the movie "Tron: Legacy"? It was one of the most anticipated sequels in movie history. It was meant to spark more movies, an animated series and tons of merchandise. It had a budget of 170 million. And it was directed by a guy with ZERO filmmaking experience. Let me make this absolutely clear: Joseph Kosinski, the films' director, the one in charge of that pile ... [keep reading...]

This factor is WAY more important to you than any opportunity:Jesús Enrique Rosas2025-01-01T13:44:27+01:00

This Samuel L. Jackson line is the best advice you’ll get today:

We're not supposed to know absolutely everything, so it's always a good idea to ask for help if we need it. However, the way Samuel L. Jackson filters his true fans will help you know the right way to do it: Jackson was asked, "What's the thing your fans always tell you when they meet you?" And he replied, "Do you know what they call the quarter pounder with cheese in Paris?" It's a reference to one of his lines with John Travolta in Pulp Fiction. Here's the catch: When any of his fans asks that question, Jackson answers exactly like ... [keep reading...]

This Samuel L. Jackson line is the best advice you’ll get today:Jesús Enrique Rosas2025-01-01T13:44:28+01:00

Why Hannibal Lecter doesn’t blink? (And how can you use it)

There was this urban legend about Anthony Hopkins never blinking when playing the iconic character from Silence of the Lambs. https://youtu.be/HPFzn8T_cgY While it's not true and he does blink, the myth persisted due to a very useful quirk: Hannibal Lecter needs no introduction, but Hopkins' take on the character offers some insights for tough negotiations. This man knew how to make quite an impression. We are talking about just over 16 minutes of acting in the whole movie that awarded him an Oscar for Best Actor. The subject of 'never blinking' first came up because Hopkins deliberately trained himself not to ... [keep reading...]

Why Hannibal Lecter doesn’t blink? (And how can you use it)Jesús Enrique Rosas2025-01-01T13:44:28+01:00

That time when Henry Cavill met his improvised mentor… again:

We almost forget that we usually don't know who could be listening to us... and the actual impact of our words. Henry Cavill has a funny anecdote about that, when he got the right words at the right time: Cavill was an awkward teen in high school, to the point of being called 'Fat Cavill'. Yeah. Hard to imagine, right? but bear with me with this one. One day the school was the location for a Hollywood production, and there was this famous actor in the premises. By a strange turn of destiny, Cavill managed to talk to the A-lister. — ... [keep reading...]

That time when Henry Cavill met his improvised mentor… again:Jesús Enrique Rosas2025-01-01T13:44:29+01:00