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TIPS, ADVICE, AND INSIGHTS
A deeper dive into many of the themes and topics covered on The Jordan Harbinger Show. These articles are designed to be comprehensive and thorough. This is decidedly a no-listicle zone.
How to Stop Feeling Like An Imposter
My first thought when I got accepted to the University of Michigan Law School was that I was finally on my way to a long and stable career as an attorney. (Spoiler alert: things would turn out to be way more unstable than I thought.) My second thought was that someone had made a mistake. […]
Read MoreHow to Be the Most Interesting Person in the Room
Think about the most boring person you’ve ever met. What was it about them that made them so dull? Were they superficial or irrelevant? Did they hog the limelight and only talk about themselves? When a really interesting person is around, they’re rarely the ones doing all the talking. To make a great impression, you […]
Read MoreHow to Connect with Anyone (And Make It Last)
We need human connection to survive. The strength of our relationships is one of the biggest factors in our longevity. The Harvard Study of Adult Development found that strong relationships literally delay physical and mental decline, and are more important to our health and happiness than genes, intelligence or socioeconomics. If our relationships are our […]
Read MoreThis Is How You Forgive Someone
I’ve been thinking a lot about forgiveness lately. Between the instability of the last year and the drama taking place in the world right now, I’ve been fascinated by how we choose to forgive the injuries, wrongdoings, and mistakes that life inevitably throws our way. I’ve also been fascinated by the reasons we have for […]
Read MoreHow to Make People Remember You
How do I make people remember me? How do I stick? This is one of the most common questions I receive from listeners to the show. Men and women all over the world — from salespeople on the road to authors in pitch meetings, young people on first dates to veterans returning to the workforce […]
Read MoreStop Trying to Be “Vulnerable.” Do This Instead.
This was a few years ago now. A dinner at the house of a successful author in the Hollywood Hills. A bunch of entrepreneurs and artists sitting around the table. One of those dinner parties that make you wonder if you’re really interesting enough to be there. That’s how I felt, anyway. Halfway through the […]
Read MoreHow to Start Over in a New City
Of all the listener emails I get, one of the most common is about moving to a new city, and how to make friends and connections in a new place. All around the world, men and women of all ages are taking the leap and starting over, looking to redefine their careers, rediscover their passions, […]
Read MoreWhy You Need a Third Place (And How to Find One)
Do you have somewhere you feel like you belong that’s not your house or office? We spend most of our lives at work or home, but what do you do when you need a third place — somewhere you feel happy and comfortable, with friends, fun, and no judgment? With a wave of loneliness sweeping […]
Read MoreWhy You Compare Yourself to Other People (And How to Stop)
A few weeks ago, Jennie and I were sitting at brunch with a group of friends. (Yes, I go to brunch sometimes. I’m not gonna apologize for it; brunch is delightful.) About halfway through our meal, someone brought up the topic of self-comparison. All of us at the table agreed that we’ve been guilty of […]
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