Here are 20 things you need to know about how to be cool always:
20 Things You Need To Know About Being Cool
- You're already cool. Whatever anyone else says is invalid. You observe what they say but you don't listen. You realize that you can't make everyone happy.
- You never argue. When you're cool, arguing is always cancelled. You realize winning an argument is pointless. When you know you're right you just know it. You don't need to waste time effort and energy attempting to persuade someone who hasn't seen the things you have seen ... read the books you have ... been the places you have ... met the people you have ... that they are wrong and you are right. You're right and that's that.
- You stand tall. You have exemplary posture. You never slouch.
- When you speak people listen. You speak with such confidence, that when you talk people listen. You never mumble. You look people in the eye. And when talking to people you don't look at their possible dandruff, or that mole on their chin or whatever you look them in their eyes.
- The only brand you advertise is your own. You wear simple but stylish clothing free from corporate logo's or slogans. You don't advertise brands like Nike on the shirt you are wearing or Levi on your jeans.
- Don't walk - don't run - just glide like a 747. While others on the street may choose to walk at a zombie pace and others may choose to walk so fast it's hard to decipher whether they are walking or running you just glide. Your posture is exceptional and you are cool calm and collected thus you glide when seen in public walking from place to place.
- Bend rules don't break them. If you're cool, you're a winner. You are not some deluded potato head who values your life above others. You realize rules and laws exist for good reason or because someone in authority thinks they are a good idea. Nonetheless you realize breaking laws or rules is never an option. But bending is.
- You never lose your cool. When presented with a problem, no matter how small large or catastrophic you focus only on the solution. Whining about how you got into your current predicament does not even enter your cool head. You are 100% solution focused.
- You say more with less. When talking, overall, you use less words in your sentences. You get to the point. You leave rambling for drunk old men who spend their life's in pubs drinking ale. When you are talking on-line in emails and websites, you get to the point. Your emails are always 8 lines or less. You just practice the mantra of always saying the absolute minimum in order to get maximum impact.
- You have passion about what you do. Whether you are a designer a musician an entrepreneur, a mother a call centre operator ... you realize being passionate about what it is you do is imperative. And you are passionate about what you do. You realize being able to exert your talents is something to be grateful for and you are. Conversely you realize that being passionate about something does NOT give you a license to be emotional EVER.
- You have your own language. If the current common trend is to say "Yo" when greeting people and "Later" when bidding farewell - you use neither. Instead you have your own versions.
- You talk highly of other people. When you are introducing people you know to other people. Stand tall and introduce them. Don't just say "
This is my friend Jennifer". Say something like "Fred, I want to introduce you to Jennifer. I really like Jennifer for a number of reasons. She is cool. She is attractive. And Jennifer is very intelligent. She grew up in Australia. She is here in London for 1 more year to finish her masters degree from the London School of Economics. Anyway, I am sure you will work out the rest yourself. Fred, this is my good friend Jennifer." - You know that every problem has a solution. Some problems may have solutions that can be implemented within seconds. Some may take minutes. Some hours. Some days. And others much longer. But every problem has a solution. You realize this. And thus you are solution focused and never ever whine when presented with a problem or problems ...
- You don't procrastinate. You realize that this it. This is your life. This is it. This is all you have. And you will use every moment you have as a celebration. When you have work to do you get to work. You don't attend bullshit meetings. You put yourself under pressure and use that pressure to ignite your hyper productive skills within you, to get the absolute maximum output.
- You never talk down to anyone ever. Everyone is equal. Everyone is a citizen of your world.
- You enjoy wearing black. But you're not a goth and never will be.
- You don't avoid fear - you head towards it at pace. You caress it. You face it. You make love to it. And you ruthlessly knock it over like a bulldozer knocking through brick walls.
- You are friends with all types of people. You have friends who have varying occupations. They have different religions. They are different ethnicities. And they believe in things different to you. You have friends who are authors, film makers, journalists, designers, entrepreneurs, communists, venture capitalists, politicians and so on.
- You are not a member of the masons or any other similar organization. You don't need to know any secret handshake to get ahead.
- You are always learning. You realize that people not learning are busy dying. You never stand still because you realize when you're cool you have to always keep learning. You are always looking for better solutions to bigger problems.
There are 20 bullets in the list above. I could write more. But 20 is enough.
Why?
Always remember when you are cool you can think for yourself:
You don't need a teacher.
You have already realized that the best teacher in the world is, you.
P.S. If you're on twitter then follow me already. There are many many reasons why following me provides an outrageous return on your investment of clicking that single link that says "follow" ... Here are a few ... When I find a great website I will tweet about it. When I read something kickass from a cool magazine or cool book I tweet about it. And when I think of something outrageous to say or ask I tweet. Yes, follow me already (if you want) at http://twitter.com/alanwho. I guarantee you will get richer much richer a lot richer - definitely maybe.
Great post. I agree with most of your ponts… I’m intrigued with number 12.
“Great” That’s a nice adjective. Good to see you at AlanWho.com Craig.
u r thinkin of a diff situation mostly related to ur life ,generally sayin such situations r usual n this point should b heeded,jus think about it u ll see…
where loads of high heels and where them at school also the boys will look at you trust me i have done that befor
Mia. You could be right.
If you want to be super cool, ask some of these boys out but not in the normal boring way.
Go up to them and say “So, are you going to ask me for my number or what big guy?” When they stutter like a clueless wonder, say:
“Give me your hand.”
Grab their hand then write down your number, then walk off.
Alan,
I thank you, for the wisdom you have share with me
-T.p
FL
No Problem Thiago (cough, “Fabio”).
It’s all part of the service.
It really does sound convincing, would put it all to mind.
I do agree with all the points u have written. If sm1 follow all these 20 rules then he will be surely a cool man.Thanx for guiding me…
well..
i will follow all tis points..3h3h3
^^
it sounds coOol!
x
I seem to want to be cool. I want know my own personality
Alan, I want to introduce you to myself, Jensen. I really like myself for a number of reasons. I am cool, I am attractive and I am very intelligent. I grew up in many places. I am here in Glasgow for 6 more months in order to study boats at GCNS. Anyway, I am sure you will work out the rest for yourself. Alan, I am my good friend Jensen.
thanks for your cool guidance i’m kinda the nerd and the fatty i’m an easy target for bullying and i’m totally un cool i’ll try your methods
du duduru dudu dudururu duduu
“Great” That’s a nice adjective. Good to see you at AlanWho.com Craig.
i wanted to be cool to enpres my foxy sexy girlfriend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
While that seems a worthy goal, actually it’s not.
Remember as someone cool you are already cool.
You should aim to get to the point where you are 100% comfortable in your own skin.
It should be up to your girlfriend to impress you.
I hope she impresses you because you are cool! So rare.
i like these posts.. You obviosly have much experience and give great advice
Anyone who uses Twitter really can’t be that cool.
HA HA
Edan you could be right IF I had joined twitter recently.
But I joined twitter a long before it was fashionable.
Nonetheless thanks for your concern.
Alan Who?
The coolest twitter user in the universe.
i love this
Hey Alan,
Great Post!
You Never argue is cool……I would like to add one more – Making humor out of a problem will also make a real cool…
Agreed Lenin!
Indeed being able to make humor out of a problem is cool.
hm, #16? seriously man. sounds like you’re saying goths can’t be cool, which i’m sure you’re not. and #12… okay, that’s the only one i really don’t see. but anyway nice stuff, but it seems like common sense to me. this is stuff i learned on my own, use all the time. and yes, i am goth, always will be, but thanks for your concern bullet #16.
u know im already cool alan iv got loads of n
ecklaces and rings im evan cooler then u mr.doodle doo and dont think ur cool aswell looser
Wheter you wear your “necklaces” or your “rings” you are about as cool as the backstreet boys.
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dick!!!!!!!
I was freaking out (not cool) because i moved to a new place, with a new school, new people, new everything.
too me, cool people sorta have a glow about them, and i wanted that glow. after reading your very glowy bullet points, i realized i was freaking out over nothing. Thank you.
i also like how you comment on the comments, a lot of people don’t do that.
Yes. Most don’t. But most people suck. I am not most people.
thanks for your advice alan it really helps me!but im already cool and attractive i have a girlfreind,i went to a new school aswell and i met good cool people and sexy girls i was freaking out aswell but i ain’t now thank you and your a good advicer
:):):):):):):):) thanks
p.s joe
No problem.
I feel like I can do anything after reading those points….but I never thought about “being cool ” before, I guess having a good time is the most important thing!
yaah
oh…buddy..u blow me away with ur casual but striking philosophy….i also believe that a cool guy needs to know how to be a witty…i got a friend who so witty n meanwhile playful with his words…he’s fucking smart with words…cunning too…he got girls with his cool ass man…
yeah, i do believe that being witty is counted in cool guy column. Building strong characters with confidence is the primary thing. I like the first bullet…never care what people gonna say about us… we are the people who rule over the cause and care for the consequence… B Kul!
being cool is not inportant. You need to live your life as a kid and when you reach 15 you can be as fashionalble and as popular as you want. Untill then you’ve got to be a normal living kid: Bitchy, stupid and ugly!!
…which is what makes u cool
Hi I’m in my 2nd year of Jr. High and If you do right this year you could rule the school the next, so Have any tips for a girl who wants to stay on top?
Wants it all
in my class,people call me gayboy
Hey, I gotta say, I thought this list of bulletins was really good. I agree with them all. I’ve applied many of these across the coarse of my life but actually reading them and more on a short outlined page helps put some things into perspective. Keep up the good work and may many more be motivated for change.
Interesting, someone who isn’t completely full of shit. Besides the small procrastination bit, I agree keenly with your points. Kudos to your crisp scribbles.
I think you should just b yourself
and you are cool no matter what anyone says!!!
u r so cuite
hey im on the coments thing this site is crap take my hint buddy you r cuite still
You enjoy wearing black but be yourself? somewhat of a contradiction. What’s even cooler is someone telling someone else how to be cool! Fuckin lame.
Your comment reflects more on you than it does me.
You managed to go on for 23 words before swearing.
Regards,
Winner.
hello, alan. let me start by saying you make some valid points. to be cool is to be yourself for better or worse. no more, no less… but if im so cool, why would i want to follow anyone? especially on something as lame as twitter? im sorry, but i dont care about your “cool” websites, magazines, books or your “kickass newsletter”… you may think you are cool, but truly cool people dont follow anyone, or need people to follow them, or subscribe to their newsletters…
P.S. feel free to add your witty rebuttal, but im afraid i wont be tuning back in for it…
regards.
this is like tips everyone takes what is suitable for him or her the guy isn’t putting rule for coolness….. if the 20 tips doesn’t all suit you…….
that’s ok it doesn’t mean you’re boring.
just be YOURSELF don’t act
that’s the BIG TIP
aahaaahaha this site rocks. You’re awesome, Alan! :]
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How could one completely succeed to cool status with these steps,when they have already been steryotyped to another cliche name? would this require a makeover/ style change? because you can believe you are cool.. but the rest of the world may not.
Hmmmm…! I more or less follow these! Nice post!
aw man I was looking for a laugh, but then I was enlightend. haha. strange how things come about.
cool is the asome meet sexy ladys aroud me I like it cool guy great to be cool it’s be nice great man never be the some that’s is cool DX amry out
I especially liked the one about talking with conviction, purpose, and respect for the listener. It seems like kids at my school think doing this is uncool. As if its uncool to try. nice to see my thoughts coming from someone else as well
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