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Blog Artist's Handbook by Victor Pride

Blog Artist’s Pride

October 30, 2016 by Nick 3 Comments

Just as photography superseded painting, and video killed the radio star, blogging has supplanted traditional publishing. Commercial typewriters have been around since the 18th century and personal computers since the 1970s. Blogging however only became viable as a business since the widespread adoption of high-speed internet connections and the release of […]

Filed Under: Lifestyle, Money, Self-Improvement

1968 Ford Mustang Coupe

Goodbye Mustang

October 20, 2016 by Nick Leave a Comment

After sixteen years it was finally time to say goodbye to my 1968 Ford Mustang coupe. It was well past time, sentimental attachment making me reluctant to do so even after it had been sitting idle on my parents driveway for over a decade, in need of a full engine […]

Filed Under: Lifestyle, Self-Improvement

Gorilla Mindset, Masculinity and Ambition with Zolo

September 18, 2016 by Nick Leave a Comment

Recently I sat down with my good friend Zolo, who is originally from Mongolia, but has been living in Poland for most of his life. We discussed our mutual respect and appreciation for Mike Cernovich and the impact his Gorilla Mindset philosophy has had on our lives. We discuss our […]

Filed Under: Lifestyle, Podcasts, Poland, Self-Improvement, Travel

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My Favorite Blogs

August 29, 2016 by Nick Leave a Comment

The internet is a blessing and a curse. There is so much good stuff to read that there aren’t enough hours in the day to read a quarter of what we’d like to. For the benefit of my readers I’d like to share a selection of my favorite blogs/websites in […]

Filed Under: Culture, Lifestyle, Reviews, Self-Improvement

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A Practical Response to the Orlando Massacre

June 16, 2016 by Nick Leave a Comment

What would you do if a terrorist began firing into the crowded room you were in? Asking yourself this question may be unpleasant and disconcerting to our seemingly safe and comfortable lives, but it’s an important one. Heightening our awareness of our surroundings and taking reasonable precautions is a small […]

Filed Under: Culture, Lifestyle, Personal Defense, Self-Improvement

World Warrior Podcast Appearance

May 20, 2016 by Nick Leave a Comment

I recently appeared on the World Warrior podcast hosted by my friend 262, along with Nomad who is living in Ukraine. We talked about what it’s like in Europe, the mindset changes that led to deciding to move and the advantages of living abroad. Listen to the full interview below […]

Filed Under: Lifestyle, Podcasts, Poland, Self-Improvement, Travel

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33 Years

April 29, 2016 by Nick Leave a Comment

I started this blog four years ago. It marked the beginning of a major change in a my life that took longer than expected, but happened. I left California and moved to Poland. I left behind job at Stanford University, my friends, familiar lifestyle and excellent climate because it was […]

Filed Under: Lifestyle, Poland, Self-Improvement

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Donald Trump’s Think Big and Kicks Ass Mindset

April 25, 2016 by Nick Leave a Comment

What most political pundits miss (or more likely choose to ignore) is that Donald Trump is not a cipher, he has documented his mindset and beliefs by authoring or co-authoring no less than 18 books! To learn more about the man who may become the next president of the United States, […]

Filed Under: Lifestyle, Money, Reviews, Self-Improvement, Trump

Vienna Gentleman's Club

International Meetup Day: February 6, 2016 (UPDATE!)

February 3, 2016 by Nick Leave a Comment

[UPDATE: Thanks to Social Justice Warrior (SJW) threats of violence, the official meetups organized by Roosh have been cancelled. I anticipate that men will still be meeting privately to discuss important issues and not allow their freedom of speech and association to be stifled. I will be attending the Warsaw, […]

Filed Under: Culture, Self-Improvement

Hourglass

Seconds to Live

December 15, 2015 by Nick Leave a Comment

The thought occurred to me recently to check how many people die each day on earth. It’s impossible to be 100% accurate, but basically around 150,000 people die around the world every day, around 6,000 per hour. Every day is the last day on earth for a group of people […]

Filed Under: Lifestyle, Self-Improvement

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