Chasing Excellence With Alexander Sandalis

Talking Chimps is a podcast by Alexander Sandalis. There is no agenda and no theme. It's just an excuse to create opportunities to have long uninterrupted meaningful conversations with people I want to talk to.  Christian Woodford is a strength and conditioning coach and owner of athletic performance facility Woodford Sport Science Consulting. https://www.instagram.com/woodfordssc/  https://www.instagram.com/coachwoodford/  People are there for you when you need: http://www.defyingmentalillness.com/worldwide-suicide-helplines/ FOLLOW ALEXANDER SANDALIS HERE: instagram.com/alexsandalis/ facebook.com/AlexanderSandalis twitter.com/alexsandalis alexsandalis.com/  alexsandalis.com/email/ 

"By taking a shape, by having a visible plan, you open yourself to attack. Instead of taking a form for your enemy to grasp keep yourself adaptable and on the move. Accept the fact that nothing is certain and no law is fixed. The best way to protect yourself is to be as fluid and formless as water; never bet on stability or lasting order. Everything changes." Get The 48 Laws Of Power here. If you prefer reading here is the written summary of this rule. CONNECT WITH ME HERE: FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM YOUTUBE TWITTER YOUTUBE SUPPORT/DONATE Originally Posted, Aug 14, 2016

"The moment of victory is often the moment of greatest peril. In the heat of victory, arrogance and overconfidence can push you past the goal you had aimed for, and by going too far, you make more enemies than you defeat. Do not allow success to go to your head. There is no substitute for strategy and careful planning. Set a goal, and when you reach it, stop." Get The 48 Laws Of Power here. If you prefer reading here is the written summary of this rule. CONNECT WITH ME HERE: FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM YOUTUBE TWITTER YOUTUBE SUPPORT/DONATE Originally Posted, Aug 8, 2016

"Always make those above you feel comfortably superior.  In your desire to please or impress them, do not go too far in displaying your talents or you might accomplish the opposite – inspire fear and insecurity.  Make your masters appear more brilliant than they are and you will attain the heights of power." Get The 48 Laws Of Power here. If you prefer reading here is the written summary of this rule. CONNECT WITH ME HERE: FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM YOUTUBE TWITTER YOUTUBE SUPPORT/DONATE Originally Posted, Aug 1, 2016

"Everyone understands the need for change in the abstract, but on the day-to-day level, people are creatures of habit. Too much innovation is traumatic and will lead to revolt. If you are new to a position of power, or an outsider trying to build a power base, make a show of respecting the old way of doing things. If change is necessary, make it feel like a gentle improvement on the past." Get The 48 Laws Of Power here. If you prefer reading here is the written summary of this rule. CONNECT WITH ME HERE: FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM YOUTUBE TWITTER YOUTUBE SUPPORT/DONATE Originally Posted, July 25, 2016

“The mirror reflects reality, but it is also the perfect tool for deception: When you mirror your enemies, doing exactly as they do, they cannot figure out your strategy. The Mirror Effect mocks and humiliates them, making them overreact. By holding up a mirror to their psyches, you seduce them with the illusion that you share their values; by holding up a mirror to their actions, you teach them a lesson. Few can resist the power of the Mirror Effect.” Get The 48 Laws Of Power here. If you prefer reading here is the written summary of this rule. CONNECT WITH ME HERE: FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM YOUTUBE TWITTER YOUTUBE SUPPORT/DONATE Originally Posted, July 18, 2016

"Always make those above you feel comfortably superior.  In your desire to please or impress them, do not go too far in displaying your talents or you might accomplish the opposite – inspire fear and insecurity.  Make your masters appear more brilliant than they are and you will attain the heights of power." Get The 48 Laws Of Power here. If you prefer reading here is the written summary of this rule. CONNECT WITH ME HERE: FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM YOUTUBE TWITTER YOUTUBE SUPPORT/DONATE Originally Posted, July 11, 2016

"Trouble can often be traced to a single strong individual—the stirrer, the arrogant underling, the poisoner of goodwill. If you allow such people room to operate, others will succumb to their influence. Do not wait for the troubles they cause to multiply, do not try to negotiate with them—they are irredeemable. Neutralize their influence by isolating or banishing them. Strike at the source of the trouble and the sheep will scatter." Get The 48 Laws Of Power here. If you prefer reading here is the written summary of this rule. CONNECT WITH ME HERE: FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM YOUTUBE TWITTER YOUTUBE SUPPORT/DONATE Originally Posted, July 4, 2016

"What happens first always appears better and more original than what comes after. If you succeed a great man or have a famous parent, you will have to accomplish double their achievements to outshine them. Do not get lost in their shadow, or stuck in a past not of your own making: Establish your own name and identity by changing course. Slay the overbearing father, disparage his legacy, and gain power by shining in your own way." Get The 48 Laws Of Power here. If you prefer reading here is the written summary of this rule. CONNECT WITH ME HERE: FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM YOUTUBE TWITTER YOUTUBE SUPPORT/DONATE Originally Posted, June 27, 2016

"What is offered for free is dangerous—it usually involves either a trick or a hidden obligation. What has worth is worth paying for. By paying your own way you stay clear of gratitude, guilt, and deceit. It is also often wise to pay the full price—there are no cutting corners with excellence. Be lavish with your money and keep it circulating, for generosity is a sign and a magnet for power." Get The 48 Laws Of Power here. If you prefer reading here is the written summary of this rule. CONNECT WITH ME HERE: FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM YOUTUBE TWITTER YOUTUBE SUPPORT/DONATE Originally Posted, June 20, 2016

“Anger and emotion are strategically counterproductive. You must always stay calm and objective. But if you can make your enemies angry while staying calm yourself you gain a decided advantage. Put your enemies’ off-balance: Find the chink in their vanity through which you can rattle them and you hold the strings.” Get The 48 Laws Of Power here. If you prefer reading here is the written summary of this rule. CONNECT WITH ME HERE: FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM YOUTUBE TWITTER YOUTUBE SUPPORT/DONATE Originally Posted, June 13, 2016

"If you make a show of going against the times, flaunting your unconventional ideas and unorthodox ways, people will think that you only want attention and that you look down upon them. They will find a way to punish you for making them feel inferior. It is far safer to blend in and nurture the common touch. Share your originality only with tolerant friends and those who are sure to appreciate your uniqueness." Get The 48 Laws Of Power here. If you prefer reading here is the written summary of this rule. CONNECT WITH ME HERE: FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM YOUTUBE TWITTER YOUTUBE SUPPORT/DONATE Originally Posted, June 6, 2016

"Striking imagery and grand symbolic gestures create the aura of power—everyone responds to them. Stage the spectacles for those around you, full of arresting visuals and radiant symbols that heighten your presence. Dazzled by appearances, no one will notice what you are really doing." Get The 48 Laws Of Power here. If you prefer reading here is the written summary of this rule. CONNECT WITH ME HERE: FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM YOUTUBE TWITTER YOUTUBE SUPPORT/DONATE Originally Posted, May 30, 2016

"By acknowledging a petty problem you give it existence and credibility. The more attention you pay an enemy, the stronger you make him; and a small mistake is often made worse and more visible when you try to fix it. It is sometimes best to leave things alone. If there is something you want but cannot have, show contempt for it. The less interest you reveal, the more superior you seem." Get The 48 Laws Of Power here. If you prefer reading here is the written summary of this rule. CONNECT WITH ME HERE: FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM YOUTUBE TWITTER YOUTUBE SUPPORT/DONATE Originally Posted, May 23, 2016

"Never seem to be in a hurry—hurrying betrays a lack of control over yourself, and over time. Always seem patient, as if you know that everything will come to you eventually. Become a detective of the right moment; sniff out the spirit of the times, the trends that will carry you to power. Learn to stand back when the time is not yet ripe, and to strike fiercely when it has reached fruition." Get The 48 Laws Of Power here. If you prefer reading here is the written summary of this rule. CONNECT WITH ME HERE: FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM YOUTUBE TWITTER YOUTUBE SUPPORT/DONATE Originally Posted, May 16, 2016

“The way you carry yourself will often determine how you are treated: In the long run, appearing vulgar or common will make people disrespect you. For a king respects himself and inspires the same sentiment in others. By acting regally and confident of your powers, you make yourself seem destined to wear a crown.” Get The 48 Laws Of Power here. If you prefer reading here is the written summary of this rule. CONNECT WITH ME HERE: FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM YOUTUBE TWITTER YOUTUBE SUPPORT/DONATE Originally Posted, May 9, 2016

“Everyone has a weakness, a gap in the castle wall. That weakness is usually insecurity, an uncontrollable emotion or need; it can also be a small secret pleasure. Either way, once found, it is a thumbscrew you can turn to your advantage.” Get The 48 Laws Of Power here. If you prefer reading here is the written summary of this rule. CONNECT WITH ME HERE: FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM YOUTUBE TWITTER YOUTUBE SUPPORT/DONATE Originally Posted, May 2, 2016

"The truth is often avoided because it is ugly and unpleasant. Never appeal to truth and reality unless you are prepared for the anger that comes from disenchantment. Life is so harsh and distressing that people who can manufacture romance or conjure up fantasy are like oases in the desert: Everyone flocks to them. There is great power in tapping into the fantasies of the masses." Get The 48 Laws Of Power here. If you prefer reading here is the written summary of this rule. CONNECT WITH ME HERE: FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM YOUTUBE TWITTER YOUTUBE SUPPORT/DONATE Originally Posted, April 25, 2016

“The best deceptions are the ones that seem to give the other person a choice: Your victims feel they are in control, but are actually your puppets. Give people options that come out in your favor whichever one they choose. Force them to make choices between the lesser of two evils, both of which serve your purpose. Put them on the horns of a dilemma: They are gored wherever they turn.” Get The 48 Laws Of Power here. If you prefer reading here is the written summary of this rule. CONNECT WITH ME HERE: FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM YOUTUBE TWITTER YOUTUBE SUPPORT/DONATE Originally Posted, April 18, 2016

“Your actions must seem natural and executed with ease. All the toil and practice that go into them, and also all the clever tricks, must be concealed. When you act, act effortlessly, as if you could do much more. Avoid the temptation of revealing how hard you work — it only raises questions. Teach no one your tricks or they will be used against you.” Get The 48 Laws Of Power here. If you prefer reading here is the written summary of this rule. CONNECT WITH ME HERE: FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM YOUTUBE TWITTER YOUTUBE SUPPORT/DONATE Originally Posted, April 11, 2016