The Laughing Warrior

The Laughing Warrior

By Rob Wang + Scott PagliaccioReligion & SpiritualitySpirituality
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The Laughing Warrior episodes

  • 31 - The Art of War for Lovers
    • Why resolving conflict matters more than you think.

      • The strategies that successful couples use in conflict that most people DO NOT.

        • The one situation where you should *avoid* being too responsible.

          • What to do if you're the angry one + Foolproof ways to erase anger

            • What to do if you can't stop cutting people you care about, out of your life

              • How to snap yourself out of "fight or flight" without doing ANY work

                • And finally, there are two types of questions during fights, and one of them is secretly making things worse. We'll cover which is which, inside.




                  • 48 min
                  • 30 - Help! I Can't Take a Compliment: Navigating the Awkwardness of Accepting Praise

                    Are you the type of person who gives and gives, but struggles to accept help from others? Got some bad news for you.

                    Being bad at receiving can leave you feeling burnt out and exhausted by people. What you're giving out, far exceeds what you're receiving.

                    But fear not, in this episode we dive into how to improve your ability to receive (and unlock your success and happiness in the process).


                    We'll cover:

                    • What to do when you feel awkward after receiving a compliment
                    • How to use acknowledgement as a powerful tool to recharge your batteries
                    • The surprising story that will change the way you think about accepting help forever
                    • The reasons why you might resist receiving from others, and how to overcome them
                    • Plus, we'll share some small but powerful practices to help you become the person that people love to give to.

                    • Don't miss out on this eye-opening episode. Tune in now!

                      45 min
                    • 29 - What She Won't Say, But Wants You To Know...

                      (Men who don't understand this are sabotaging themselves)

                      It was shocking to find out just how bad women actually have it.

                      When it comes to dating or even just living as a woman.

                      And if you want to stand apart from every other guy she's ever dated.

                      If you want to be the man whose arms she cries into because she finally FINALLY's met a man who understands...then this episode is for you.


                      Inside we discuss...

                      1. Why her feeling safe around you matters more than everything else.

                      2. How to go for what you want without being creepy

                      3. How to stop self sabotaging when it comes to expressing your interest in her

                      4. The uncomfortable reality of what it's like to be female bodied (it's pretty f***ed up)

                      5. Why pretending to be confident usually kills attraction

                      55 min
                    • 28 - You Can Be Effortlessly Attractive. Here's How.

                      Here's what I think we all learn about becoming more attractive.

                      You need to be more attractive to get a great partner.
                      You need to be more attractive (in the professional sense) to get more clients.

                      But there's something desperately wrong with the way we're taught to do that.

                      Learn to be funnier.

                      More interesting.
                      Try and make them realize your worth.
                      Pretend to be unavailable. Scarcity and urgency!

                      What's interesting is that actually attractive (and successful) folks aren't doing any of that.

                      In this podcast, we talk about the stuff they're doing that you were never taught.

                      For both dating and marketing.

                      • How to get them to chase without trying to get them to chase.
                      • The *actual* secret to confidence (and why trying to fake it just makes it weird).
                      • The magic boxes that you NEED to tick before someone says yes.
                      • The real reason you keep coming across "thirsty" - and how to fix it even if you're just getting started.
                      • How to solve your dating *and* marketing problems at the same time
                      • A simple 2 step system that will STOP your self sabotage and start getting you the folks you want. 
                      • 47 min
                      • 27 - Dating Scarcity - Why You're Stuck and What to Do

                        In this episode...

                        - How to stop dating people because you're afraid you can't do better.

                        - The real reason why it's so hard to attract quality partners.

                        - Why being OVER stoic is ruining your dating life.

                        - How to eliminate the one toxic trait that's been scaring away the woman of your dreams.

                        - One quick mindset shift that will make you embrace failure and evolve fast.

                        - If you keep losing romantic partners, it's probably because of *this* single bad habit.


                        36 min
                      • 26 - The Truth About Relationships - Why You Keep Struggling & What To Do About It

                        In this episode...

                        - Why we want to be in relationships so badly when we're single, and why we want out so badly when we're taken.

                        - The real reason we self-sabotage in relationships with good partners.

                        - How to turn relationship struggle into explosive self-growth.

                        - The actual reason you keep getting into fights with your partner (it's less about them than you think)

                        - The Five Poison Conflict Types And How To Understand Which One You Are

                        - How to stop taking things so personally

                        - The secret to actually control your emotions (instead of bottling them up)

                        45 min
                      • 26 - When Strength Is Not Enough - Ask for Help vs. Struggle

                        In this episode…

                        • How to tell when it’s better to seek aid or fight your way through a challenge.
                        • The No. 1 Mistake people make when pursuing the next level of success
                        • How to know when it’s time to strike out on your own
                        • What to do when life feels too overwhelming to proceed
                        • A simple strategy for making any task feel manageable
                        • Why goofing off will make you more successful
                        • 46 min
                        • 25 - Healing Your Relationship with Your Kids - How To Build a Stronger Family

                          After his divorce Scott struggled to play a role in his kid's lives, only to learn that they didn't want him to. Since that time he's thrown himself relentlessly into personal growth to improve how he shows up for his family. Today, Scott is on good terms with two of his children.

                          In this episode, Scott covers...

                          • How he reconnected with his youngest daughter Angelina after 4 years.
                          • What it took to get them to stop stonewalling and get *excited* to connect
                          • Why sending them money or gifts to get them to talk is actually a trap (and what to do instead)
                          • Three simple actions you can take today that will make them respond differently to you
                          • What *really* makes kids pull away (it's not what you think)
                          • The one thing your kids crave from you, but are too afraid to ask for...
                          • 46 min
                          • 24 - How to Become More Attractive with Every Breakup [Breaking Up With Honor]

                            In this episode we cover...

                            > Why you should get a second opinion on your breakup before you pull the trigger.

                            > One critical mistake to avoid during breakup if you don't want to end up running into the same painful dating patterns.

                            > Three "best practice" exercises to do before the actual conversation.

                            > How to tell if you're about to have a "F*** You" or a "Thank You" breakup.

                            > The exact step by step of how to approach the actual breakup conversation.

                            > One thing you absolutely must do if you want to "date up" in your next relationship

                            > And of course...How to use the pain after your breakup to make yourself even more attractive.


                            Here are a few of the major takeaways...(there are many more of these in the recording)

                            1. We recommend your breakup be done for reasons that remain after you get grounded and collect yourself. Emotions can be resolved. Misaligned values, a partner who lies to you constantly, or is physically violent or manipulative are all valid reasons to end things quickly.

                            2. Break up from "I". Avoid playing the victim. Be responsible for your end of why you think things should end. Avoid making this into a giant list of things the other person did wrong - all that will accomplish is create more bad blood between the two of you. Do talk about what isn't working. Do keep the conversation as a conversation rather than an ultimatum. Sometimes you just need to talk things out.

                            3. If you both decide breaking up is the right move, then there's room to make this a beautiful experience. Lead with vulnerability. Talk about why you love and care about this person. Share some of the treasured memories you created together. Apologize for where you caused the other person pain. Hold space for their pain and listen to understand, not to be "right". Give yourself time and space to give the end of this relationship the time and respect it deserves. Grieve the loss of a shared future together.

                            4. Moving forward - it's important to give yourself a minimum of 30 days before you begin dating again. Starting up sooner means you drag all your emotional baggage and unhealed patterns into the next relationship, guaranteeing that this new relationship will be a repeat of the last one. If you don't heal, you'll never start attracting and dating healthier, more compatible partners. Warrior up. Sit with your pain. Understand why it's happening (without blaming it on your ex). Look for the books and videos you're naturally drawn to. Learn, grow, and heal.


                            58 min
                          • 23 - What to do when you've messed up big

                            In this episode:

                            • What it really takes to make things right
                            • The 4 steps to cleaning up any mess, no matter how big
                            • The no. 1 conversation you need to start having today, and how to begin 
                            • Why the way you deal with hard situations matters even more than you think...
                            • The difference between man mindset and boy mindset (and how to Warrior Up when things get tough)
                            • How to make sure your mistake doesn't cascade into a lifetime of regrets
                            • We all have at least one skeleton in the closet we aren't proud of. In this episode we talk about how to clean up your mess so you don't end up regretting how you showed up for the rest of your life (and get real about the big mistakes we've made in our own lives). If you're struggling with guilt and beating yourself up over something you did -- if you want a way to walk out of this with a clean conscience, this is what it takes.

                              45 min

                            About The Laughing Warrior

                            From the publisher's feed

                            A living exploration on facing the hardest life has to offer and coming out the other side grinning and powerful. Together TEDx speaker and serial entrepreneur Rob Wang and Men's coach Scott Pagliaccio unravel how to escape the mindset of a boy, and powerfully seek (and get) the love and success you want.