Tripp and Zip: Frames and Frame Control

Let’s get to the basics of the basics: «frames». We feel that when you’re starting with the basics, you have to get those right before you can move on. Build the foundation first, and build it strong. Without further adieu, here you go.
What is a «frame» or «frames»?
L.A. Tripp:
The simplest explanation is, it’s the extension [...]

…And Then Sometimes Valentine’s Day Sucks!

OK, ’twas the night before Valentine’s Day and all through the house, not a creature was stirring… well, except for David D., who’s up late writing another newsletter for you.
…And since I basically defiled a cherished Christmas poem to begin with, it’s probably worth mentioning that technically it’s the night before the night before [...]

Why Women Create Drama

If there’s one thing that’s all but universal when it comes to chicks and relationships, it’s drama. I don’t know a single guy, including myself, who’s ever had a completely drama-free relationship. You can mediate it and dramatically lessen it with relationship management skills, but some is always there, bubbling under the surface and bursting [...]

Lick No Boots: Be the Dominant Man

There’s a huge tragedy in modern Western culture. It’s the tragedy of supplication. It’s like the Matrix: it’s everywhere, in everything. You become blind to it because you are so used to it bombarding your senses. Supplication is evident in what you see on TV. It’s there when you turn on the radio. Your parents [...]

Why Women Are Annoyed By Average Guys

I have a question for you… What do you really want when it comes to the area of your life called “Women and Dating“? Could you explain it to me if I called you up on the phone in 5 minutes and asked you? In other words, do you really, really know just what it [...]