The Power of Ordinary Competence

At The Awakened Man Project, we understand the appeal of learning new skills and acquiring special abilities. It can be very seductive to possess advanced skills, such as advanced sexual alchemy or psychic abilities. And it's true that people can make a lot of money offering these tricks. But we believe that there is a better way.

The truth is, when we strive to learn these impressive or extraordinary abilities, it often reeks of ego. We want to be special, unique, and in control. But as psychologists, we know that this desire is often driven by a childish need to be noteworthy and have power over others.

Instead of trying to be impressive or extraordinary, we encourage you to embrace the power of ordinary competence. This includes things like eating when hungry, resting when tired, being kind to customer service representatives, and showing up on time to work and doing a good job. These may not be the most sexy or impressive skills, but they are authentic and they are enough.

In fact, we believe that ordinary competence is the real magic. It requires honesty, humility, and a certain level of challenge. But it is worth it. So let's embrace the power of ordinary competence and become authentic in our daily lives.