

Confidence Classic: How To Decode Behavior And Instantly Understand People with Intelligence Behavior Expert Chase Hughes
Apr 29, 2025
Chase Hughes, a former military intelligence officer and behavioral expert, discusses how to unlock your confidence by understanding human behavior. He reveals how to read someone's true self in just six minutes and shares insights on building real confidence through self-permission. Chase also explains the difference between faking confidence and genuine self-assurance. Listeners learn how to quickly spot manipulation and narcissism, highlighting the importance of understanding the person behind the mask to foster deeper connections.
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Discipline Is Mostly Habit
- Discipline often equals habit, not heroic willpower; a small daily ritual creates output.
- Chase copied Dan Brown's 4–11 a.m. writing routine to build consistent success.
How Curiosity About Dating Launched A Career
- Chase started studying behavior after Googling how to tell if a girl liked him and fell down a rabbit hole.
- His curiosity revealed everyone's insecurities and injected empathy into his life.
Confidence Is A Permission You Grant Yourself
- Confidence is manufactured by giving yourself permission and collecting proof through action.
- It starts internally and then creates social proof that shifts others' behavior toward you.