Chaos: 7 Things You Didn’t Know About Charles Manson’s Murderous Cult

By Francisco Rafael / November 8, 2023 November 25, 2023

Commentary on the Sharon Tate crime scene: This is a review of Chaos: Charles Manson, the CIA, and the Secret History of the Sixties. ———————————————- Hollywood is a weird place. It is that way now, and it was that way in 1969. For a few celebrities, heirs, and socialites, it ended up costing them a …

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5 Epic Books About Facing Fears and Still Creating an Amazing Life

By Francisco Rafael / August 1, 2023 October 23, 2023

There are many legendary works of literature. Stellar works of fiction like Paulo Coelho’s The Alchemist, Dostoyevsky’s Crime and Punishment, and The Count of Monte Christo by Alexander Dumas speak volumes about life’s desires and quests. They narrate chasing dreams unto the ends of the earth, encountering insanity in the human psyche, suffering through betrayals …

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What I Wish I Learned Sooner: 7 Insights That Transform Boys into Men

By Francisco Rafael / July 4, 2023 October 23, 2023

This is the hard knock school of lessons taught by life, where most of us only learn the hard way. You have been given a bullshit playbook for life. Life is not like grade school. You don’t get epic results from doing your homework or showing up to practice on time. It’s just not how …

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Confidence Wrecked in 2023? Here is How to Get Your Life Together

By Francisco Rafael / June 15, 2023 October 24, 2023

We have all pondered the question, “how to get your life together.” Everyone has struggled with low confidence at one point or another. There is not a soul on earth that is immune to life’s ups and downs, regardless of race, nationality, creed, or background. Unless you reclaim your mind, you will continue to fall …

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How To Stop Caring What People Think About You (6 Solid Reasons To Not Give a Fuck)

By Francisco Rafael / October 26, 2018 March 20, 2021

You dim your light to make others less insecure. You hold back for fear of judgment and rejection. You don’t pursue your ambitions because others won’t approve, and you second guess your intuition when others punish you out of jealousy. You walk a tightrope without the exhilaration and amusement of the circus — only the empty promises …

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How to Live with a Narcissist (And Still Emerge Like a Boss)

By Francisco Rafael / February 26, 2018 January 3, 2023

The legendary rapper 50-cent once proclaimed, “there is no such thing as success without envy.” We all want to live amazing lives of fulfillment and happiness. Unfortunately, we learn sooner or later that this is easier imagined than done. There are many obstacles and roadblocks to contend with. This is one of life’s hard truths. …

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