The Good Psychopath's Guide to Success

“The psychopath doesn't run away from the fire. He walks through it.”

Andy McNab explains how staying cool under fire is just a dial you can turn up. Most people let their emotions drive the car. He shows how to put them in the backseat instead.

Being likable can sometimes be a trap that keeps you from being honest. Successful people often care more about the result than being the most popular person in the room. It changed how I view social friction.

“The past is a ghost. The future is a dream. All we have is now.”

Living in the present moment isn't just for monks. It is also how elite soldiers and CEOs avoid overthinking. They focus on the immediate task and ignore the noise.

Confidence usually comes from ignoring the part of your brain that worries about failing. It is a choice to focus on the goal. You can literally decide to be less afraid of judgment.