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(154, 'Apollo Robbins, The World’s Most Famous Pickpocket — Pickpocketing the Secret Service, Manipulating Attention, Famous Con Artists, The Psychology of Deception, Self-Defense Techniques, The Secret Language of Thieves, and More (#699)', '<article id=\"post-69722\">\n		\n\n	<div>\n		\n<figure><img alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"480\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 90vw, 600px\" src=\"https://i0.wp.com/tim.blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Apollo-Robbins-Illustration.jpeg?resize=600%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https://i0.wp.com/tim.blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Apollo-Robbins-Illustration-scaled.jpeg?resize=1024%2C819&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/tim.blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Apollo-Robbins-Illustration-scaled.jpeg?resize=300%2C240&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/tim.blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Apollo-Robbins-Illustration-scaled.jpeg?resize=768%2C614&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/tim.blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Apollo-Robbins-Illustration-scaled.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1229&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/tim.blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Apollo-Robbins-Illustration-scaled.jpeg?resize=2048%2C1638&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/tim.blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Apollo-Robbins-Illustration-scaled.jpeg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https://i0.wp.com/tim.blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Apollo-Robbins-Illustration-scaled.jpeg?w=1800&amp;ssl=1 1800w\" width=\"600\"></img><figcaption>Illustration via <a href=\"http://99designs.com/tim\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">99designs</a></figcaption></figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote>\n<p><strong>“When we lose, we’re more curious. And when we win, we’re less curious about why we’re winning.â€</strong></p>\n<cite>— <strong>Apollo Robbins</strong></cite></blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Apollo Robbins</strong> (<a href=\"https://twitter.com/ApolloRobbins\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@ApolloRobbins</a>) is often referred to as “The Gentleman Thief.â€ He first made national news when he pick-pocketed the Secret Service while entertaining a former U.S. President. <em>Forbes</em> has called Robbins “an artful manipulator of awareness,â€ and <em>Wired</em> has written that “he could steal the wallet of a man who knew he was going to have his pocket picked.â€ </p>\n\n\n\n<p>Robbins’ entertainment credentials include the Warner Bros. film <a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Focus-Will-Smith/dp/B00YORD3PY/?tag=offsitoftimfe-20\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Focus</em></a>, with Will Smith and Margot Robbie, along with appearances in <a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/The-Tagger/dp/B00ESB6EUC/?tag=offsitoftimfe-20\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Brooklyn 99</em></a>, and the TNT series <a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/The-Nigerian-Job/dp/B001N4RAEQ/?tag=offsitoftimfe-20\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Leverage</em></a>. He was a producer and co-host for National Geographic’s <a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Focus-Pocus/dp/B00CHHTAAU/?tag=offsitoftimfe-20\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Brain Games</em></a>, which was nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Informational Series. Robbins applies his expertise in magic and misdirection beyond entertainment, pulling back the curtain to show how the principles behind these illusions can enhance strategic thinking and decision-making. </p>\n\n\n\n<p>His contributions to attention and perception research have been published in <em>Scientiï¬c American Mind</em> and <a href=\"https://www.nature.com/articles/nrn2473\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Nature Reviews Neuroscience</em></a>. He has delivered lectures at Harvard Kennedy School, MIT Sloan School of Management, and the Society of Neuroscience. He has been proï¬led by <em>The New Yorker</em> and featured in <em>The New York Times</em>, <em>The Atlantic</em>, <em>National Geographic</em>, and <em>The Wall Street Journal</em>. Robbins’ TED Talk, “<a href=\"https://www.ted.com/talks/apollo_robbins_the_art_of_misdirection\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Art of Misdirection</a>,â€ is ranked in the 20 most-watched TED Talks of all time and has been hailed by the TED editors as a revelation in the ﬂaws of human perception. </p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em><strong><em><strong><em>Brought to you by </em></strong><a href=\"https://livemomentous.com/tim\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><em>Momentous</em></strong></a><strong><em> high-quality supplements, <strong><em><a href=\"https://sundaysfordogs.com/tim\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><em>Sundays for Dogs</em></strong></a><strong><em> ultra-high-quality dog food</em></strong></em></strong>, and </em></strong><a href=\"https://drinkag1.com/tim\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><em>AG1</em></strong></a><strong><em> all-in-one nutritional supplement.</em></strong></em></strong></em></strong></p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The transcript of this episode <a href=\"https://tim.blog/2023/10/22/apollo-robbins-transcript/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">can be found here</a>. Transcripts of all episodes <a href=\"https://tim.blog/2018/09/20/all-transcripts-from-the-tim-ferriss-show/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">can be found here</a>.</em></p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div><div><p>#699: Apollo Robbins, The World’s Most Famous Pickpocket – Pickpocketing the Secret Service, Manipulating Attention, Famous Con Artists, The Psychology of Deception, Self-Defense Techniques, The Secret Language of Thieves, and More</p></div></div>\n\n\n\n<figure><p><span><iframe allowfullscreen=\"true\" data-category=\"marketing\" data-cmplz-target=\"src\" data-placeholder-image=\"https://149346886.v2.pressablecdn.com/wp-content/uploads/complianz/placeholders/youtube2Qiv7oCVq5E-maxresdefault.webp\" data-service=\"youtube\" data-src-cmplz=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/2Qiv7oCVq5E?version=3&amp;rel=1&amp;showsearch=0&amp;showinfo=1&amp;iv_load_policy=1&amp;fs=1&amp;hl=en-US&amp;autohide=2&amp;wmode=transparent\" height=\"338\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\" src=\"about:blank\" width=\"600\"></iframe></span>\n</p></figure>\n\n\n\n<figure><p><span><iframe allowfullscreen=\"true\" data-category=\"marketing\" data-cmplz-target=\"src\" data-deferlazy=\"1\" data-placeholder-image=\"https://149346886.v2.pressablecdn.com/wp-content/uploads/complianz/placeholders/youtubeRa6YhLvauJk-maxresdefault.webp\" data-service=\"youtube\" data-src-cmplz=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ra6YhLvauJk?version=3&amp;rel=1&amp;showsearch=0&amp;showinfo=1&amp;iv_load_policy=1&amp;fs=1&amp;hl=en-US&amp;autohide=2&amp;wmode=transparent\" height=\"338\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\" src=\"about:blank\" width=\"600\"></iframe></span>\n</p></figure>\n\n\n\n<hr></hr>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This episode is brought to you by <a href=\"https://drinkag1.com/tim\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">AG1</a>!</strong> I get asked all the time, “If you could use only one supplement, what would it be?â€ My answer is usually <a href=\"https://drinkag1.com/tim\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">AG1</a>, my all-in-one nutritional insurance. I recommended it in <em>The 4-Hour Body</em> in 2010 and did not get paid to do so. 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I’ve been using their <a href=\"https://www.livemomentous.com/pages/tim-ferriss#section-tims-favorite-products\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">magnesium threonate</a>, <a href=\"https://www.livemomentous.com/pages/tim-ferriss#section-tims-favorite-products\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">apigenin</a>, and <a href=\"https://www.livemomentous.com/pages/tim-ferriss#section-tims-favorite-products\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">L-theanine</a> daily, all of which have helped me improve the onset, quality, and duration of my sleep. I’ve also been using <a href=\"https://www.livemomentous.com/pages/tim-ferriss#section-tims-favorite-products\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Momentous creatine</a>, and while it certainly helps physical performance, including poundage or wattage in sports, I use it primarily for mental performance (short-term memory, etc.).</p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their products are third-party tested (Informed-Sport and/or NSF certified), so you can trust that what is on the label is in the bottle and nothing else. <strong>If you want to try Momentous for yourself, you can use code Tim for 20% off your one-time purchase at </strong><a href=\"http://livemomentous.com/Tim\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>LiveMomentous.com/Tim</strong></a><strong>. </strong>And not to worry, my non-US friends, Momentous ships internationally and has you covered. </p>\n\n\n\n<hr></hr>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This episode is brought to you by </strong><a href=\"https://sundaysfordogs.com/tim\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Sundays for Dogs</strong></a><strong>, ultra-high-quality dog food without the prep or mess! </strong>I want to give my pooch, Molly, the best of everything. This is especially true when it comes to the ingredient quality of her food. But most healthy dog foods are an expensive, frozen mess. 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And meat makes up 90% of their recipes. The other 10% are fruits and veggies, ingredients you’d find at the farmer’s market, not at the pharmacy.</p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https://sundaysfordogs.com/tim\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Get 35% off your first order of Sundays for Dogs by going to SundaysForDogs.com/TIM or by using code TIM at checkout</strong></a><strong>. </strong>Upgrade your pup to Sundays for Dogs and feel great about the food you feed your best friend.</p>\n\n\n\n<hr></hr>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https://tim.blog/2023/06/28/simon-coronel/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Want to hear</a> another episode featuring someone who sees the world through a magic lens?</strong> Listen to my conversation with World Champion of Magic <a href=\"https://tim.blog/2023/06/28/simon-coronel/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Simon Coronel</strong></a> in which we discussed radical earliness, the Magic Castle, gauging audience perception and finding balance before a show, ugly crying through victory, hotbeds of magical innovation, why learning magic can be so daunting for a beginner, <a href=\"https://tim.blog/2023/06/28/simon-coronel/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">and much more</a>.</p>\n\n\n<div><div><p>#679: Simon Coronel, World Champion of Magic — Quitting the Day Job, The Delights of the Magic Castle, Finding Glitches in Reality, Learning How to Use Your Own Brain, and Worshiping at the Altar of Wonder</p></div></div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What was your favorite quote or lesson from this episode? Please let me know <a href=\"#respond\">in the comments</a>.</strong></p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SCROLL BELOW FOR LINKS AND SHOW NOTES…</strong></p>\n\n\n\n<h3>SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODE</h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Connect with <strong>Apollo Robbins</strong>:</li>\n</ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http://www.apollorobbins.com/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Website</a> | <a href=\"https://twitter.com/ApolloRobbins\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter</a></p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.ted.com/talks/apollo_robbins_the_art_of_misdirection\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Apollo Robbins: The Art of Misdirection | TED Talk</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://www.researchgate.net/publication/23413150_Attention_and_Awareness_in_Stage_Magic_Turning_Tricks_Into_Research\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Attention and Awareness in Stage Magic: Turning Tricks Into Research | Nature Reviews Neuroscience</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2013/01/07/a-pickpockets-tale\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">A Pickpocket’s Tale: The Spectacular Thefts of Apollo Robbins | The New Yorker</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://www.apollorobbins.com/news/http/mtheatlanticcom/magazine/archive/2014/10/what-is-the-greatest-scam-of-all-time/379349\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">“The Biggest Scam of All Timeâ€ | The Atlantic</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/2007/08/21/science/21magic.html\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Science of Magic | The New York Times</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2013/01/youre-not-aware-that-my-finger-is-in-your-pocket/266869/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">‘You’re Not Aware That My Finger Is in Your Pocket’ | 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Maurer | Amazon</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Big-Story-Confidence-Man/dp/0385495382/?tag=offsitoftimfe-20\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Big Con: The Story of the Confidence Man by David Maurer | Amazon</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Sting-4K-UHD-Robert-Redford/dp/B0933MT4R3/?tag=offsitoftimfe-20\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Sting | Prime Video</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://spyscape.com/article/the-sneaky-pickpocketing-glossary\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Sneaky Pickpocketing Glossary | Spyscape</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://money.howstuffworks.com/pickpocket.htm\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">How Pickpockets Work | HowStuffWorks</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Harry-Your-Pocket-James-Coburn/dp/B002CM0EVE/?tag=offsitoftimfe-20\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Harry In Your Pocket | Prime Video</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://www.verywellmind.com/an-overview-of-the-dunning-kruger-effect-4160740\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">An Overview of the Dunning-Kruger Effect | Verywell Mind</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://cpj.org/2023/07/situational-awareness-a-guide-for-journalists/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Situational Awareness: A Guide for Journalists | Committee to Protect Journalists</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://www.mccc.edu/~lyncha/documents/stagesofcompetence.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Four Stages of Competence | MCCC</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/jun/14/ai-kidnapping-scam-senate-hearing-jennifer-destefano\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">US Mother Gets Call from ‘Kidnapped Daughter’ – But It’s Really an AI Scam | The Guardian</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/jun/25/european-leaders-deepfake-video-calls-mayor-of-kyiv-vitali-klitschko\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">European Politicians Duped into Deepfake Video Calls with Mayor of Kyiv | The Guardian</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2013/04/study-1-in-3-people-is-distracted-by-their-phone-while-crossing-busy-streets/274971/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Study: One in Three People Is Distracted by Their Phone While Crossing Busy Streets | The Atlantic</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://news.utexas.edu/2017/06/26/the-mere-presence-of-your-smartphone-reduces-brain-power/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Mere Presence of Your Smartphone Reduces Brain Power, Study Shows | UT News</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Everyday_carry\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Everyday Carry (EDC) | Wikipedia</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://thedecisionlab.com/reference-guide/psychology/satisficing\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Satisficing | The Decision Lab</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://mealtimehostage.com/2014/01/17/the-illusion-of-knowledge/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Illusion of Knowledge | Mealtime Hostage</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://quoteinvestigator.com/2016/07/20/knowledge/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Greatest Obstacle to Discovery Is Not Ignorance — It Is the Illusion of Knowledge | Quote Investigator</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://www.leagueoflegends.com/en-us/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">League of Legends</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http://www.thestacksreader.com/titanic-thompson/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Titanic Thompson | The Stacks Reader</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Unsinkable-Titanic-Thompson-Carlton-Stowers/dp/089015340X/?tag=offsitoftimfe-20\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Unsinkable Titanic Thompson by Carlton Stowers | Amazon</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/man-who-sold-eiffel-tower-twice-180958370/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Man Who Sold the Eiffel Tower. 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Simon | Amazon</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://defcon.org/html/defcon-30/dc-30-index.html\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">DEF CON 30 Hacking Conference</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://www.knowbe4.com/about-us/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Human Error. Conquered. | KnowBe4</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://childmind.org/article/the-benefits-of-boredom/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Benefits of Boredom | Child Mind Institute</a> </li>\n</ul>\n\n\n\n<h3>SHOW NOTES</h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>[07:51] Was Apollo a naturally dextrous wunderkind?</li>\n\n\n\n<li>[10:26] The influence of Apollo’s blind minister father.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>[14:10] Apollo’s slide toward agnosticism.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>[17:24] Ben Stone enters the picture.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>[21:08] Taking in orphaned animals as a youngster.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>[23:31] An early lesson on the value of money.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>[25:20] Bear in a box.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>[28:19] Seeing magic as a ticket to the larger world.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>[30:55] Shoplifting for fun, profit, and education.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>[32:19] Equivoque magic and Jazz-based mentalism.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>[38:09] A magic book club and a year-round Santa.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>[44:10] Apollo’s first fateful trip to Vegas.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>[52:14] A false accusation leads to a real job and a vampire code.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>[55:27] Jimmy Carter and the Secret Service.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>[1:03:44] The pros and cons of becoming legendary.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>[1:05:39] Academic accolades.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>[1:08:01] A sauce less secret isn’t necessarily less rich.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>[1:09:28] Recovering when the reps get rough.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>[1:11:12] Sheet music versus jazz.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>[1:14:10] The introduction to — and enduring influence of — Apollo’s wife, Ava Do.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>[1:22:27] Perception science perceived but not yet entered into the lexicon.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>[1:26:16] The significance of Apollo’s silver ring.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>[1:27:01] Meeting (and stealing from) Penn Jillette.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>[1:29:10] Demonstrating the confidence of a con man.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>[1:33:03] Hallmarks that differentiate Apollo’s style.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>[1:40:14] Who has the advantage with arguments in the Robbins household?</li>\n\n\n\n<li>[1:41:18] 40 Elephants in the modern world.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>[1:42:52] Teaching kids about the cons — and pros — of deception.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>[1:45:50] Paltering and puffery.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>[1:49:14] Perceptual shaping and change raising.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>[1:51:14] Slick re-thievery.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>[1:54:01] Influential reading.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>[1:56:38] <em>Whiz Mob</em>.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>[1:59:22] How is a team of pickpockets organized?</li>\n\n\n\n<li>[2:04:54] The pandemic of the Dunning-Kruger effect.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>[2:08:37] Best practices to avoid becoming a target for theft.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>[2:11:14] The Illusion of Knowledge Project.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>[2:15:28] The Unsinkable Titanic Thompson and other noteworthy charlatans.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>[2:19:06] Rod the Hop, Kevin Mitnick, and Whizmob Inc.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>[2:23:11] How one word can make a difference to an impressionable child.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>[2:26:38] Parting thoughts.</li>\n</ul>\n\n\n\n<h3>MORE APOLLO ROBBINS QUOTES FROM THE INTERVIEW</h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>“When you can’t walk the same as everyone else, you end up watching everyone else. You become a people watcher, and there’s a lot of commonality between animals and people. You start to do a lot of what I call perspective shifting, of jumping into their head to think, ‘Why would they make that decision?\'â€</strong><br></br>— Apollo Robbins</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>“‘Boring’ means that your imagination is broken. So you’ve got to find a way to do it, you’ve got to find something to do, and you’ve got to use your imagination better.â€</strong><br></br>— Apollo Robbins</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>“I found that lore can take you so fast so far, but also it can encapsulate what people think you are versus what you are. And it can be hard to underpromise and overdeliver when people have this expectation of what you can do.â€</strong><br></br>— Apollo Robbins</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>“When we lose, we’re more curious. And when we win, we’re less curious about why we’re winning.â€</strong><br></br>— Apollo Robbins</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>“Deception is a social lubricant. It happens all the time around us, from the moment we put on makeup to something else. So, whether it be a defeat for cancer by using decoy cells, there’s all these things that have a reason. But it’s about your intent, and that’s the big thing.â€</strong><br></br>— Apollo Robbins</p>\n\n\n\n<h3>PEOPLE MENTIONED</h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forrest_Gump_(character)\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Forrest Gump</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_the_Apostle\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Paul the Apostle</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_VI_and_I\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">James VI and I</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/viewtopic.php?topic=257942&amp;forum=253\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Ben Stone</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://www.thefarside.com/about\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Gary Larson</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://www.newspapers.com/article/springfield-leader-and-press-charlie-str/28983944/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Charlie Strothkamp</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://www.ava-do.com/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Ava Do</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://twitter.com/sparkyagent\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Mark Sparks</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dariel_Fitzkee\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Dariel Fitzkee</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Claus\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Santa Claus</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daryl_(magician)\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Daryl Martinez</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://justintranz.com/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Justin Tranz</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://www.whitehouse.gov/about-the-white-house/presidents/james-carter/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">James Carter</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Wallace\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">William Wallace</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http://www.dansimons.com/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Daniel Simons</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http://www.chabris.com/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Christopher F. Chabris</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://www.downstate.edu/faculty/ophthalmology/macknik.html\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Stephen L. Macknik</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://www.downstate.edu/faculty/ophthalmology/martinez-conde.html\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Susana Martinez-Conde</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://tim.blog/2020/01/09/penn-jillette/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Penn Jillette</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://twitter.com/mrteller\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Raymond Teller</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://tim.blog/2023/06/28/simon-coronel/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Simon Coronel</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://twitter.com/adam___green\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Adam Green</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://crimereads.com/joseph-weil-yellow-kid/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Yellow Kid</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Titanic_Thompson\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Titanic Thompson</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duane_Gish\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Duane Gish</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/socrates/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Socrates</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/plato/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Plato</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/aristotle/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Aristotle</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://twitter.com/derrenbrown\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Derren Brown</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_Kahneman\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Daniel Kahneman</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://www.gary-klein.com/welcome\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Gary Klein</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Bernays\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Edward Bernays</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_E._Nisbett\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Richard E. 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Boorstin</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robin_Hood\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Robin Hood</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victor_Lustig\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Victor Lustig</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/viewtopic.php?topic=566038&amp;forum=375\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Rod the Hop</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Mitnick\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Kevin Mitnick</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mr._Miyagi\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Mr. Miyagi</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://deceptionbydesign.com/author/simonmhenderson/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Simon Henderson</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_Pratkanis\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Anthony Pratkanis</a></li>\n</ul>\n\n				<p><em><a href=\"/podcast\"><strong>The Tim Ferriss Show</strong></a> </em><span>is one </span>of the most popular podcasts in the world with more than 900 million downloads. It has been selected for \"Best of Apple Podcasts\" three times, it is often the #1 interview podcast across all of Apple Podcasts, and it\'s been ranked #1 out of 400,000+ podcasts on many occasions. To listen to any of the past episodes for free, check out <strong><a href=\"/podcast\">this page</a></strong>.</p>\n				\n				</div>\n	 \n</article>', 'Interview with Apollo Robbins on The Tim Ferriss Show podcast \nThe post Apollo Robbins, The World’s Most Famous Pickpocket — Pickpocketing the Secret Service, Manipulating Attention, Famous Con Artists, The Psychology of Deception, Self-Defense Techniques, Th…', 'https://149346886.v2.pressablecdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Apollo-Robbins-Illustration-scaled.jpeg', '13', NULL, NULL, '', 'newsapi', NULL, NULL, '2023-11-07', '2', '0', '0', NULL, NULL, NULL);
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(155, '10 Food Trends to Look Out for in 2024, According to Whole Foods', '<article id=\"post-69722\">\n		\n\n	<div>\n		\n<figure><img alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"480\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 90vw, 600px\" src=\"https://i0.wp.com/tim.blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Apollo-Robbins-Illustration.jpeg?resize=600%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https://i0.wp.com/tim.blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Apollo-Robbins-Illustration-scaled.jpeg?resize=1024%2C819&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/tim.blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Apollo-Robbins-Illustration-scaled.jpeg?resize=300%2C240&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/tim.blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Apollo-Robbins-Illustration-scaled.jpeg?resize=768%2C614&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/tim.blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Apollo-Robbins-Illustration-scaled.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1229&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/tim.blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Apollo-Robbins-Illustration-scaled.jpeg?resize=2048%2C1638&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/tim.blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Apollo-Robbins-Illustration-scaled.jpeg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https://i0.wp.com/tim.blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Apollo-Robbins-Illustration-scaled.jpeg?w=1800&amp;ssl=1 1800w\" width=\"600\"></img><figcaption>Illustration via <a href=\"http://99designs.com/tim\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">99designs</a></figcaption></figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote>\n<p><strong>“When we lose, we’re more curious. And when we win, we’re less curious about why we’re winning.â€</strong></p>\n<cite>— <strong>Apollo Robbins</strong></cite></blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Apollo Robbins</strong> (<a href=\"https://twitter.com/ApolloRobbins\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@ApolloRobbins</a>) is often referred to as “The Gentleman Thief.â€ He first made national news when he pick-pocketed the Secret Service while entertaining a former U.S. President. <em>Forbes</em> has called Robbins “an artful manipulator of awareness,â€ and <em>Wired</em> has written that “he could steal the wallet of a man who knew he was going to have his pocket picked.â€ </p>\n\n\n\n<p>Robbins’ entertainment credentials include the Warner Bros. film <a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Focus-Will-Smith/dp/B00YORD3PY/?tag=offsitoftimfe-20\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Focus</em></a>, with Will Smith and Margot Robbie, along with appearances in <a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/The-Tagger/dp/B00ESB6EUC/?tag=offsitoftimfe-20\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Brooklyn 99</em></a>, and the TNT series <a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/The-Nigerian-Job/dp/B001N4RAEQ/?tag=offsitoftimfe-20\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Leverage</em></a>. He was a producer and co-host for National Geographic’s <a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Focus-Pocus/dp/B00CHHTAAU/?tag=offsitoftimfe-20\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Brain Games</em></a>, which was nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Informational Series. Robbins applies his expertise in magic and misdirection beyond entertainment, pulling back the curtain to show how the principles behind these illusions can enhance strategic thinking and decision-making. </p>\n\n\n\n<p>His contributions to attention and perception research have been published in <em>Scientiï¬c American Mind</em> and <a href=\"https://www.nature.com/articles/nrn2473\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Nature Reviews Neuroscience</em></a>. He has delivered lectures at Harvard Kennedy School, MIT Sloan School of Management, and the Society of Neuroscience. He has been proï¬led by <em>The New Yorker</em> and featured in <em>The New York Times</em>, <em>The Atlantic</em>, <em>National Geographic</em>, and <em>The Wall Street Journal</em>. Robbins’ TED Talk, “<a href=\"https://www.ted.com/talks/apollo_robbins_the_art_of_misdirection\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Art of Misdirection</a>,â€ is ranked in the 20 most-watched TED Talks of all time and has been hailed by the TED editors as a revelation in the ﬂaws of human perception. </p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em><strong><em><strong><em>Brought to you by </em></strong><a href=\"https://livemomentous.com/tim\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><em>Momentous</em></strong></a><strong><em> high-quality supplements, <strong><em><a href=\"https://sundaysfordogs.com/tim\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><em>Sundays for Dogs</em></strong></a><strong><em> ultra-high-quality dog food</em></strong></em></strong>, and </em></strong><a href=\"https://drinkag1.com/tim\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><em>AG1</em></strong></a><strong><em> all-in-one nutritional supplement.</em></strong></em></strong></em></strong></p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The transcript of this episode <a href=\"https://tim.blog/2023/10/22/apollo-robbins-transcript/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">can be found here</a>. Transcripts of all episodes <a href=\"https://tim.blog/2018/09/20/all-transcripts-from-the-tim-ferriss-show/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">can be found here</a>.</em></p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div><div><p>#699: Apollo Robbins, The World’s Most Famous Pickpocket – Pickpocketing the Secret Service, Manipulating Attention, Famous Con Artists, The Psychology of Deception, Self-Defense Techniques, The Secret Language of Thieves, and More</p></div></div>\n\n\n\n<figure><p><span><iframe allowfullscreen=\"true\" data-category=\"marketing\" data-cmplz-target=\"src\" data-placeholder-image=\"https://149346886.v2.pressablecdn.com/wp-content/uploads/complianz/placeholders/youtube2Qiv7oCVq5E-maxresdefault.webp\" data-service=\"youtube\" data-src-cmplz=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/2Qiv7oCVq5E?version=3&amp;rel=1&amp;showsearch=0&amp;showinfo=1&amp;iv_load_policy=1&amp;fs=1&amp;hl=en-US&amp;autohide=2&amp;wmode=transparent\" height=\"338\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\" src=\"about:blank\" width=\"600\"></iframe></span>\n</p></figure>\n\n\n\n<figure><p><span><iframe allowfullscreen=\"true\" data-category=\"marketing\" data-cmplz-target=\"src\" data-deferlazy=\"1\" data-placeholder-image=\"https://149346886.v2.pressablecdn.com/wp-content/uploads/complianz/placeholders/youtubeRa6YhLvauJk-maxresdefault.webp\" data-service=\"youtube\" data-src-cmplz=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ra6YhLvauJk?version=3&amp;rel=1&amp;showsearch=0&amp;showinfo=1&amp;iv_load_policy=1&amp;fs=1&amp;hl=en-US&amp;autohide=2&amp;wmode=transparent\" height=\"338\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\" src=\"about:blank\" width=\"600\"></iframe></span>\n</p></figure>\n\n\n\n<hr></hr>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This episode is brought to you by <a href=\"https://drinkag1.com/tim\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">AG1</a>!</strong> I get asked all the time, “If you could use only one supplement, what would it be?â€ My answer is usually <a href=\"https://drinkag1.com/tim\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">AG1</a>, my all-in-one nutritional insurance. I recommended it in <em>The 4-Hour Body</em> in 2010 and did not get paid to do so. 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I’ve been using their <a href=\"https://www.livemomentous.com/pages/tim-ferriss#section-tims-favorite-products\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">magnesium threonate</a>, <a href=\"https://www.livemomentous.com/pages/tim-ferriss#section-tims-favorite-products\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">apigenin</a>, and <a href=\"https://www.livemomentous.com/pages/tim-ferriss#section-tims-favorite-products\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">L-theanine</a> daily, all of which have helped me improve the onset, quality, and duration of my sleep. I’ve also been using <a href=\"https://www.livemomentous.com/pages/tim-ferriss#section-tims-favorite-products\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Momentous creatine</a>, and while it certainly helps physical performance, including poundage or wattage in sports, I use it primarily for mental performance (short-term memory, etc.).</p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their products are third-party tested (Informed-Sport and/or NSF certified), so you can trust that what is on the label is in the bottle and nothing else. <strong>If you want to try Momentous for yourself, you can use code Tim for 20% off your one-time purchase at </strong><a href=\"http://livemomentous.com/Tim\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>LiveMomentous.com/Tim</strong></a><strong>. </strong>And not to worry, my non-US friends, Momentous ships internationally and has you covered. </p>\n\n\n\n<hr></hr>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This episode is brought to you by </strong><a href=\"https://sundaysfordogs.com/tim\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Sundays for Dogs</strong></a><strong>, ultra-high-quality dog food without the prep or mess! </strong>I want to give my pooch, Molly, the best of everything. This is especially true when it comes to the ingredient quality of her food. But most healthy dog foods are an expensive, frozen mess. They’re a hassle to thaw and serve, and the prep work eats up time I’d rather spend hiking with Molly. <a href=\"https://sundaysfordogs.com/tim\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Sundays for Dogs</strong></a><strong> solves my problem with air-dried, high-quality dog food I can store and pour right from my pantry.</strong></p>\n\n\n\n<p>​The magic behind <a href=\"https://sundaysfordogs.com/tim\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Sundays for Dogs</a> is in their proprietary air-drying method. To lock in nutrients, they gently dry the meat, low and slow. Unlike other dry brands, which are filled with hyper-processed grains and synthetic vitamins, <a href=\"https://sundaysfordogs.com/tim\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Sundays for Dogs</a> uses only all-natural poultry and USDA-grade beef. And meat makes up 90% of their recipes. The other 10% are fruits and veggies, ingredients you’d find at the farmer’s market, not at the pharmacy.</p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https://sundaysfordogs.com/tim\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Get 35% off your first order of Sundays for Dogs by going to SundaysForDogs.com/TIM or by using code TIM at checkout</strong></a><strong>. </strong>Upgrade your pup to Sundays for Dogs and feel great about the food you feed your best friend.</p>\n\n\n\n<hr></hr>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https://tim.blog/2023/06/28/simon-coronel/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Want to hear</a> another episode featuring someone who sees the world through a magic lens?</strong> Listen to my conversation with World Champion of Magic <a href=\"https://tim.blog/2023/06/28/simon-coronel/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Simon Coronel</strong></a> in which we discussed radical earliness, the Magic Castle, gauging audience perception and finding balance before a show, ugly crying through victory, hotbeds of magical innovation, why learning magic can be so daunting for a beginner, <a href=\"https://tim.blog/2023/06/28/simon-coronel/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">and much more</a>.</p>\n\n\n<div><div><p>#679: Simon Coronel, World Champion of Magic — Quitting the Day Job, The Delights of the Magic Castle, Finding Glitches in Reality, Learning How to Use Your Own Brain, and Worshiping at the Altar of Wonder</p></div></div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What was your favorite quote or lesson from this episode? Please let me know <a href=\"#respond\">in the comments</a>.</strong></p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SCROLL BELOW FOR LINKS AND SHOW NOTES…</strong></p>\n\n\n\n<h3>SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODE</h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Connect with <strong>Apollo Robbins</strong>:</li>\n</ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http://www.apollorobbins.com/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Website</a> | <a href=\"https://twitter.com/ApolloRobbins\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter</a></p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.ted.com/talks/apollo_robbins_the_art_of_misdirection\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Apollo Robbins: The Art of Misdirection | TED Talk</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://www.researchgate.net/publication/23413150_Attention_and_Awareness_in_Stage_Magic_Turning_Tricks_Into_Research\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Attention and Awareness in Stage Magic: Turning Tricks Into Research | Nature Reviews Neuroscience</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2013/01/07/a-pickpockets-tale\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">A Pickpocket’s Tale: The Spectacular Thefts of Apollo Robbins | The New Yorker</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://www.apollorobbins.com/news/http/mtheatlanticcom/magazine/archive/2014/10/what-is-the-greatest-scam-of-all-time/379349\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">“The Biggest Scam of All Timeâ€ | The Atlantic</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/2007/08/21/science/21magic.html\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Science of Magic | The New York Times</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2013/01/youre-not-aware-that-my-finger-is-in-your-pocket/266869/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">‘You’re Not Aware That My Finger Is in Your Pocket’ | The Atlantic</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://www.wired.com/2008/06/sometimes-it-takes-a-thief-to-catch-a-thief/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Sometimes, It Takes a Thief to Catch a Thief | Wired</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://www.417mag.com/issues/july-2016/11-questions-with-apollo-robbins/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">11 Questions with Apollo Robbins | 417</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://spyscape.com/article/apollo-robbins-the-pickpocket-who-trains-spies\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Apollo Robbins: The Pickpocket Who Trains Spies | Spyscape</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Focus-Pocus/dp/B00CHHTAAU/?tag=offsitoftimfe-20\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Brain Games | Prime Video</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Focus-Will-Smith/dp/B00YORD3PY/?tag=offsitoftimfe-20\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Focus | Prime Video</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/The-Tagger/dp/B00ESB6EUC/?tag=offsitoftimfe-20\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Brooklyn Nine-Nine | Prime Video</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/The-Nigerian-Job/dp/B001N4RAEQ/?tag=offsitoftimfe-20\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Leverage | Prime Video</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://www.enid.org/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">City of Enid, Oklahoma</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7850852/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Human ABO Blood Groups and Their Associations with Different Diseases | BioMed Research International</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://www.lupus.org/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Help Us Solve the Cruel 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| Magic of Consciousness Symposium</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http://www.magiccastle.com/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Magic Castle | The Academy of Magical Arts</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Oceans-Eleven-George-Clooney/dp/B008Q00U9W/?tag=offsitoftimfe-20\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Ocean’s Eleven (2001) | Prime Video</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://effectiviology.com/gish-gallop/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Gish Gallop: When People Try to Win Debates by Using Overwhelming Nonsense | Effectiviology</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWlkrvsGzMU\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Short Change Con | The Real Hustle</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Republic-Penguin-Classics-Plato/dp/0140455116/?tag=offsitoftimfe-20\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Republic by Plato | Amazon</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://www.researchgate.net/publication/26798603_Conditions_for_Intuitive_Expertise_A_Failure_to_Disagree\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Conditions for Intuitive Expertise: A Failure to Disagree | American Psychologist</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Project-Nim-Chimpsky/dp/B006WWG0AO/?tag=offsitoftimfe-20\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Project Nim | Prime Video</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lA-AEuXn1eg\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Battle of Wits Scene | The Princess Bride</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://thedecisionlab.com/biases/confirmation-bias\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Confirmation Bias | The Decision Lab</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://www.dannydutch.com/post/meet-the-forty-elephants-the-all-girl-gang-from-london\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Meet the Forty Elephants, the All-Girl Gang from London | Danny Dutch</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-ghPfDYNTI\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Woman Steals TV Under Her Skirt in Only 13 Seconds | Buzz60</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=572QlTVN4AI\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Woman Steals Beer Under Her Skirt | On Demand News</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://www.imperial.ac.uk/news/162051/tricking-mosquitoes-into-thinking-theyve-mated/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Tricking Mosquitoes into Thinking They’ve Mated Could Reduce Spread of Malaria | Imperial College London</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://www.apa.org/topics/journalism-facts/misinformation-disinformation\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Misinformation and Disinformation | APA</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://scholar.harvard.edu/files/todd_rogers/files/paltering.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Artful Paltering: The Risks and Rewards of Using Truthful Statements to Mislead Others | Journal of Personality and Social Psychology</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Propaganda-Edward-Bernays/dp/0970312598/?tag=offsitoftimfe-20\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Propaganda by Edward Bernays | Amazon</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2016/nov/28/breakfast-health-america-kellog-food-lifestyle\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">How Lobbyists Made Breakfast ‘The Most Important Meal of the Day’ | The Guardian</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://www.afslaw.com/perspectives/consumer-products-watch/mere-puffery-vs-false-advertising-recent-trends\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Mere Puffery vs. False Advertising: Recent Trends | ArentFox Schiff</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rspb.2017.1780\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Perceptual Shaping of Anticipatory Actions | Proceedings of the Royal Society Biological Sciences</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neuro-linguistic_programming\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) | Wikipedia</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Influence-New-Expanded-Psychology-Persuasion/dp/B08RLT11Q3/?tag=offsitoftimfe-20\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert B. 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Maurer | Amazon</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Big-Story-Confidence-Man/dp/0385495382/?tag=offsitoftimfe-20\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Big Con: The Story of the Confidence Man by David Maurer | Amazon</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Sting-4K-UHD-Robert-Redford/dp/B0933MT4R3/?tag=offsitoftimfe-20\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Sting | Prime Video</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://spyscape.com/article/the-sneaky-pickpocketing-glossary\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Sneaky Pickpocketing Glossary | Spyscape</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://money.howstuffworks.com/pickpocket.htm\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">How Pickpockets Work | HowStuffWorks</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Harry-Your-Pocket-James-Coburn/dp/B002CM0EVE/?tag=offsitoftimfe-20\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Harry In Your Pocket | Prime Video</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://www.verywellmind.com/an-overview-of-the-dunning-kruger-effect-4160740\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">An Overview of the Dunning-Kruger Effect | Verywell Mind</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://cpj.org/2023/07/situational-awareness-a-guide-for-journalists/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Situational Awareness: A Guide for Journalists | Committee to Protect Journalists</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://www.mccc.edu/~lyncha/documents/stagesofcompetence.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Four Stages of Competence | MCCC</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/jun/14/ai-kidnapping-scam-senate-hearing-jennifer-destefano\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">US Mother Gets Call from ‘Kidnapped Daughter’ – But It’s Really an AI Scam | The Guardian</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/jun/25/european-leaders-deepfake-video-calls-mayor-of-kyiv-vitali-klitschko\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">European Politicians Duped into Deepfake Video Calls with Mayor of Kyiv | The Guardian</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2013/04/study-1-in-3-people-is-distracted-by-their-phone-while-crossing-busy-streets/274971/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Study: One in Three People Is Distracted by Their Phone While Crossing Busy Streets | The Atlantic</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://news.utexas.edu/2017/06/26/the-mere-presence-of-your-smartphone-reduces-brain-power/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Mere Presence of Your Smartphone Reduces Brain Power, Study Shows | UT News</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Everyday_carry\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Everyday Carry (EDC) | Wikipedia</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://thedecisionlab.com/reference-guide/psychology/satisficing\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Satisficing | The Decision Lab</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://mealtimehostage.com/2014/01/17/the-illusion-of-knowledge/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Illusion of Knowledge | Mealtime Hostage</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://quoteinvestigator.com/2016/07/20/knowledge/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Greatest Obstacle to Discovery Is Not Ignorance — It Is the Illusion of Knowledge | Quote Investigator</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://www.leagueoflegends.com/en-us/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">League of Legends</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http://www.thestacksreader.com/titanic-thompson/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Titanic Thompson | The Stacks Reader</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Unsinkable-Titanic-Thompson-Carlton-Stowers/dp/089015340X/?tag=offsitoftimfe-20\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Unsinkable Titanic Thompson by Carlton Stowers | Amazon</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/man-who-sold-eiffel-tower-twice-180958370/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Man Who Sold the Eiffel Tower. Twice. | Smithsonian Magazine</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://www.casino.org/blog/stealing-machines/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Your Guide To The Kepplinger Holdout Cheating Device | Casino.org</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://www.codysystems.com/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Police Public Safety Software and Cross-Platform Data-Sharing | CODY Systems</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Art-Deception-Controlling-Element-Security/dp/076454280X/?tag=offsitoftimfe-20\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Art of Deception: Controlling the Human Element of Security by Kevin Mitnick and William L. Simon | Amazon</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://defcon.org/html/defcon-30/dc-30-index.html\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">DEF CON 30 Hacking Conference</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://www.knowbe4.com/about-us/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Human Error. Conquered. | KnowBe4</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://childmind.org/article/the-benefits-of-boredom/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Benefits of Boredom | Child Mind Institute</a> </li>\n</ul>\n\n\n\n<h3>SHOW NOTES</h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>[07:51] Was Apollo a naturally dextrous wunderkind?</li>\n\n\n\n<li>[10:26] The influence of Apollo’s blind minister father.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>[14:10] Apollo’s slide toward agnosticism.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>[17:24] Ben Stone enters the picture.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>[21:08] Taking in orphaned animals as a youngster.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>[23:31] An early lesson on the value of money.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>[25:20] Bear in a box.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>[28:19] Seeing magic as a ticket to the larger world.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>[30:55] Shoplifting for fun, profit, and education.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>[32:19] Equivoque magic and Jazz-based mentalism.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>[38:09] A magic book club and a year-round Santa.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>[44:10] Apollo’s first fateful trip to Vegas.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>[52:14] A false accusation leads to a real job and a vampire code.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>[55:27] Jimmy Carter and the Secret Service.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>[1:03:44] The pros and cons of becoming legendary.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>[1:05:39] Academic accolades.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>[1:08:01] A sauce less secret isn’t necessarily less rich.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>[1:09:28] Recovering when the reps get rough.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>[1:11:12] Sheet music versus jazz.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>[1:14:10] The introduction to — and enduring influence of — Apollo’s wife, Ava Do.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>[1:22:27] Perception science perceived but not yet entered into the lexicon.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>[1:26:16] The significance of Apollo’s silver ring.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>[1:27:01] Meeting (and stealing from) Penn Jillette.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>[1:29:10] Demonstrating the confidence of a con man.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>[1:33:03] Hallmarks that differentiate Apollo’s style.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>[1:40:14] Who has the advantage with arguments in the Robbins household?</li>\n\n\n\n<li>[1:41:18] 40 Elephants in the modern world.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>[1:42:52] Teaching kids about the cons — and pros — of deception.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>[1:45:50] Paltering and puffery.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>[1:49:14] Perceptual shaping and change raising.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>[1:51:14] Slick re-thievery.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>[1:54:01] Influential reading.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>[1:56:38] <em>Whiz Mob</em>.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>[1:59:22] How is a team of pickpockets organized?</li>\n\n\n\n<li>[2:04:54] The pandemic of the Dunning-Kruger effect.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>[2:08:37] Best practices to avoid becoming a target for theft.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>[2:11:14] The Illusion of Knowledge Project.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>[2:15:28] The Unsinkable Titanic Thompson and other noteworthy charlatans.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>[2:19:06] Rod the Hop, Kevin Mitnick, and Whizmob Inc.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>[2:23:11] How one word can make a difference to an impressionable child.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>[2:26:38] Parting thoughts.</li>\n</ul>\n\n\n\n<h3>MORE APOLLO ROBBINS QUOTES FROM THE INTERVIEW</h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>“When you can’t walk the same as everyone else, you end up watching everyone else. You become a people watcher, and there’s a lot of commonality between animals and people. You start to do a lot of what I call perspective shifting, of jumping into their head to think, ‘Why would they make that decision?\'â€</strong><br></br>— Apollo Robbins</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>“‘Boring’ means that your imagination is broken. So you’ve got to find a way to do it, you’ve got to find something to do, and you’ve got to use your imagination better.â€</strong><br></br>— Apollo Robbins</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>“I found that lore can take you so fast so far, but also it can encapsulate what people think you are versus what you are. And it can be hard to underpromise and overdeliver when people have this expectation of what you can do.â€</strong><br></br>— Apollo Robbins</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>“When we lose, we’re more curious. And when we win, we’re less curious about why we’re winning.â€</strong><br></br>— Apollo Robbins</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>“Deception is a social lubricant. It happens all the time around us, from the moment we put on makeup to something else. So, whether it be a defeat for cancer by using decoy cells, there’s all these things that have a reason. But it’s about your intent, and that’s the big thing.â€</strong><br></br>— Apollo Robbins</p>\n\n\n\n<h3>PEOPLE MENTIONED</h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forrest_Gump_(character)\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Forrest Gump</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_the_Apostle\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Paul the Apostle</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_VI_and_I\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">James VI and I</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/viewtopic.php?topic=257942&amp;forum=253\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Ben Stone</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://www.thefarside.com/about\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Gary Larson</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://www.newspapers.com/article/springfield-leader-and-press-charlie-str/28983944/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Charlie Strothkamp</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://www.ava-do.com/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Ava Do</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://twitter.com/sparkyagent\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Mark Sparks</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dariel_Fitzkee\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Dariel Fitzkee</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Claus\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Santa Claus</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daryl_(magician)\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Daryl Martinez</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://justintranz.com/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Justin Tranz</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://www.whitehouse.gov/about-the-white-house/presidents/james-carter/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">James Carter</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Wallace\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">William Wallace</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http://www.dansimons.com/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Daniel Simons</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http://www.chabris.com/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Christopher F. Chabris</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://www.downstate.edu/faculty/ophthalmology/macknik.html\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Stephen L. Macknik</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://www.downstate.edu/faculty/ophthalmology/martinez-conde.html\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Susana Martinez-Conde</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://tim.blog/2020/01/09/penn-jillette/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Penn Jillette</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://twitter.com/mrteller\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Raymond Teller</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://tim.blog/2023/06/28/simon-coronel/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Simon Coronel</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://twitter.com/adam___green\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Adam Green</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://crimereads.com/joseph-weil-yellow-kid/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Yellow Kid</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Titanic_Thompson\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Titanic Thompson</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duane_Gish\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Duane Gish</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/socrates/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Socrates</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/plato/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Plato</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/aristotle/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Aristotle</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://twitter.com/derrenbrown\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Derren Brown</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_Kahneman\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Daniel Kahneman</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://www.gary-klein.com/welcome\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Gary Klein</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Bernays\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Edward Bernays</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_E._Nisbett\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Richard E. 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(156, '17 Ecommerce Website Examples And What To Copy From Each', '<div id=\"main\" role=\"main\">\n\n        \n            \n            &#xD;\n&#xD;\n<article id=\"post-113159\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https://schema.org/CreativeWork\">&#xD;\n&#xD;\n	&#xD;\n	&#xD;\n<div>&#xD;\n&#xD;\n	&#xD;\n	&#xD;\n	&#xD;\n	<div ast-blocks-layout=\"true\" itemprop=\"text\">&#xD;\n&#xD;\n		&#xD;\n		\n<p>These days, shopping on an online storefront has to be about as good as the in-store experience—if not better. With most online shoppers expecting <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.quicksprout.com/website-design-best-practices/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">a smooth layout and fluid UX</a>, it’s the little things a site does well that can help cement a brand in the minds of customers.</p>\n\n\n\n<p>To help define what makes a great ecommerce experience, we’ve looked at 17 brands whose websites are well-designed, provide a high-level of usability, and create a connection their customers crave.</p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you’re about to <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.quicksprout.com/create-ecommerce-website/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">start your own ecommerce website</a> and looking for inspiration, look no further. (Wait, actually no, look further down this list.)</p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Target</h2>\n\n\n\n<figure><img alt=\"Target website homepage. \" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 848px) 100vw, 848px\" data-lazy-src=\"https://www.quicksprout.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ecommerce-website-examples-target.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https://www.quicksprout.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ecommerce-website-examples-target.jpg 848w, https://www.quicksprout.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ecommerce-website-examples-target-300x144.jpg 300w, https://www.quicksprout.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ecommerce-website-examples-target-768x368.jpg 768w\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" height=\"406\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\'http://www.w3.org/2000/svg\'%20viewBox=\'0%200%20848%20406\'%3E%3C/svg%3E\" width=\"848\"></img></figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What’s Working Really Well: </strong>Using user-generated content as a native part of the shopping experience.</p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to big box retailer websites, <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.target.com/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Target</a> stands out for its use of color and consistent fonts that keep it on-brand despite its varied product selection. </p>\n\n\n\n<p>It has cut-out images and color-blocked sections that create an old-school catalog feeling, so browsing this storefront is almost a tactile experience. Then, highly stylized collection pages highlight the best products, which subtly nudges shoppers to fill their carts with curated finds. All of these features help Target maintain its stylish, well-loved image.</p>\n\n\n\n<p>Target knows its loyal fan base greatly contributes to its success and that many customers love sharing their looks on social media. That’s why Target uses real customer photos in collections and lets influential partners create storefronts. You can even upload your own images on its <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.target.com/finds/targetstyle\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">#TargetStyle</a> page. </p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following Target’s lead, incorporating shoppable feeds and user-generated content into your ecommerce website could nurture your community and grow your bottom line.</p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Beats By Dre</h2>\n\n\n\n<figure><img alt=\"Beats by Dre website homepage with images of the products. \" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 848px) 100vw, 848px\" data-lazy-src=\"https://www.quicksprout.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ecommerce-website-examples-beats.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https://www.quicksprout.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ecommerce-website-examples-beats.jpg 848w, https://www.quicksprout.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ecommerce-website-examples-beats-300x163.jpg 300w, https://www.quicksprout.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ecommerce-website-examples-beats-768x417.jpg 768w\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"460\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\'http://www.w3.org/2000/svg\'%20viewBox=\'0%200%20848%20460\'%3E%3C/svg%3E\" width=\"848\"></img></figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What’s Working Really Well: </strong>Minimal text with large, high-res images allows the products to stand out.</p>\n\n\n\n<p><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.beatsbydre.com/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Beats by Dre</a> sells a highly visible consumer item—earphones and speakers that pledge to bring you studio-quality sound at home or on the go. To play up the premium value, these high-tech products must look good from any angle, and this site sells that. If you recognize the pattern of larger-than-life photos on monochrome-colored backgrounds, you might not be surprised to learn that Apple acquired this brand in 2014. </p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not straying far from the famous Apple look, the Beats by Dre site features a pretty basic layout with a safe ecommerce color scheme. However, it’s the photos and other details, like the rounded corners and the soft box shadows that elevate it to a premium site. Also, notice the trendy, styled imagery for new collections. If you need to increase the glamor quotient of your tech products, take some tips from this website.</p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Amazon</h2>\n\n\n\n<figure><img alt=\"Amazon website homepage. \" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 848px) 100vw, 848px\" data-lazy-src=\"https://www.quicksprout.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ecommerce-website-examples-amazon.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https://www.quicksprout.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ecommerce-website-examples-amazon.jpg 848w, https://www.quicksprout.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ecommerce-website-examples-amazon-300x163.jpg 300w, https://www.quicksprout.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ecommerce-website-examples-amazon-768x417.jpg 768w\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"460\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\'http://www.w3.org/2000/svg\'%20viewBox=\'0%200%20848%20460\'%3E%3C/svg%3E\" width=\"848\"></img></figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What’s Working Really Well: </strong>Focusing on usability to help surface the best, most relevant products.</p>\n\n\n\n<p>Out of all the websites on our list, Amazon has the highest capacity to create a confusing website, but it doesn’t. Instead of dominating your screen with a giant hero section at the top, Amazon discreetly tucks a slider behind the top product cards. This allows it to showcase what’s new without hijacking your entire screen. The rest of the website uses clean grids to separate shopping categories, always highlighting its best-sellers to drive conversions.</p>\n\n\n\n<p>The top search bar and navigation area gets straight to business, allowing for a personalized shopping experience in the quickest way possible. Right next to the logo, Amazon lets you set your shipping location so you only see products and prices that are relevant to you—and to the right, you’ll see all the usual ecommerce lists and account management links. </p>\n\n\n\n<p>You would think squeezing everything into the top navigation area could be overwhelming, but Amazon keeps the colors and hover effects simple, so your eyes stay on the goal of finding what you need. If your store has a ton of products in different categories, creating a good search experience can go a long way. You may need some custom coding to make it work, however. </p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Etsy</h2>\n\n\n\n<figure><img alt=\"Etsy homepage with 30% off discounts for fall. \" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 848px) 100vw, 848px\" data-lazy-src=\"https://www.quicksprout.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ecommerce-website-examples-etsy.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https://www.quicksprout.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ecommerce-website-examples-etsy.jpg 848w, https://www.quicksprout.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ecommerce-website-examples-etsy-300x163.jpg 300w, https://www.quicksprout.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ecommerce-website-examples-etsy-768x417.jpg 768w\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"460\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\'http://www.w3.org/2000/svg\'%20viewBox=\'0%200%20848%20460\'%3E%3C/svg%3E\" width=\"848\"></img></figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What’s Working Really Well: </strong>An inspirational, personalized shopping experience within a multi-vendor marketplace.</p>\n\n\n\n<p><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.etsy.com/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Etsy</a> began as a handmade seller’s marketplace, and although it now has a little of everything, most people still come to it seeking unique gifts and personalized items. That’s why Etsy’s homepage highlights curated collections, creator collabs, and hand-picked items. This saves shoppers the trouble of combing through millions of listings and helps sellers get discovered. </p>\n\n\n\n<p>By only using well-lit lifestyle images, Etsy’s website can match any look no matter the category. The whole browsing experience is so cohesive that you feel like you’re shopping from a single store rather than a multi-vendor marketplace.</p>\n\n\n\n<p>One homepage feature to take inspiration from Etsy is its <strong>I’m shopping for</strong> section, which lets buyers choose who they’re intending to purchase a gift for. Whether you click <strong>father</strong>, <strong>mother</strong>, <strong>sister</strong>, <strong>newborn</strong>, or any other choice, the split-screen section displays a few images and lets you search for more. </p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many ecommerce websites let you choose categories, but this custom layout feels special. So do the curated collections, which display rollover videos alongside the product images. It’s little details like these that can take a shopping experience from boring to memorable.</p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Odd Giraffe</h2>\n\n\n\n<figure><img alt=\"Odd Giraffe homepage with a 10% discount offer. \" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 848px) 100vw, 848px\" data-lazy-src=\"https://www.quicksprout.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ecommerce-website-examples-odd-giraffe.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https://www.quicksprout.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ecommerce-website-examples-odd-giraffe.jpg 848w, https://www.quicksprout.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ecommerce-website-examples-odd-giraffe-300x163.jpg 300w, https://www.quicksprout.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ecommerce-website-examples-odd-giraffe-768x417.jpg 768w\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"460\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\'http://www.w3.org/2000/svg\'%20viewBox=\'0%200%20848%20460\'%3E%3C/svg%3E\" width=\"848\"></img></figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What’s Working Really Well: </strong>Answering pre-sale questions so shoppers know exactly what they’re getting.</p>\n\n\n\n<p><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.oddgiraffe.com/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Odd Giraffe</a> does an excellent job of creating a cultivated experience<strong> </strong>while also following ecommerce best practices. First of all, it’s fun, quirky, and<strong> </strong>packs personality—which already gives this brand a leg up in a personalized product market. Then, under the logo, the bold yellow bar that advertises a hot deal is thicker and more prominent than a traditionally thin announcement bar, and the trendy headline is crafted to be relatable for a young, fashion-conscious audience. </p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since Odd Giraffe has one flagship product, visitors don’t get lost in a sea of choices. Instead, they’re funneled through thoughtful product pages<strong> </strong>that answer a lot of potential upfront questions.</p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, in the top section, an accordion reveals and hides product specs and shipping and return info. This feature gives users all the facts without losing focus on the gorgeous images. </p>\n\n\n\n<p>Further down, a flick-through section shows sample page layouts, while a custom tabbed box helps customers choose which type of planner is right for them. Adding so much information helps shoppers make informed buying choices, resulting in happier customers and fewer support tickets or returns. This is a wise strategy to follow.</p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Omsom</h2>\n\n\n\n<figure><img alt=\"Omsom homepage with images of the brands product. \" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 848px) 100vw, 848px\" data-lazy-src=\"https://www.quicksprout.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ecommerce-website-examples-omsom.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https://www.quicksprout.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ecommerce-website-examples-omsom.jpg 848w, https://www.quicksprout.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ecommerce-website-examples-omsom-300x163.jpg 300w, https://www.quicksprout.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ecommerce-website-examples-omsom-768x417.jpg 768w\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"460\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\'http://www.w3.org/2000/svg\'%20viewBox=\'0%200%20848%20460\'%3E%3C/svg%3E\" width=\"848\"></img></figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What’s Working Really Well: </strong>The website epitomizes and matches the brand’s product.</p>\n\n\n\n<p>Loud, spicy, and bold, <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://omsom.com/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Omsom</a> blazed a trail in the consumer packaged goods space—and other brands have followed suit. Its website uses an in-your-face color scheme with tons of interactivity and (n)oodles of personality. </p>\n\n\n\n<p>Omson stands out with an original design that delights with every scroll. It has wavy retro backgrounds that bring out the full flavor of each section, including user generated content and a pop-up video from one of the company founders. You can tell that this design is both courageous and enthusiastic enough so that it can’t fail. </p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take some tips from this website if you’re looking to stand out and get customers excited about your product. </p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Aura Bora</h2>\n\n\n\n<figure><img alt=\"Aura Bora homepage with the product displayed in one flavor and the option to view other flavors. \" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 848px) 100vw, 848px\" data-lazy-src=\"https://www.quicksprout.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ecommerce-website-examples-aura-bora.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https://www.quicksprout.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ecommerce-website-examples-aura-bora.jpg 848w, https://www.quicksprout.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ecommerce-website-examples-aura-bora-300x163.jpg 300w, https://www.quicksprout.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ecommerce-website-examples-aura-bora-768x417.jpg 768w\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"460\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\'http://www.w3.org/2000/svg\'%20viewBox=\'0%200%20848%20460\'%3E%3C/svg%3E\" width=\"848\"></img></figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What’s Working Really Well: </strong>A quirky, fun experience that makes its product flavors more tangible.</p>\n\n\n\n<p><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://aurabora.com/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Aura Bora</a> gained a cult following thanks to its out-of-the-box flavors and imaginative use of color and character—and its website reflects this just as much as its products. There’s an inventive hero slider that rotates through product images while the background changes to match each flavor’s own theme. </p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just below the hero is an interactive tabbed section where visitors will find Aura Bora’s story and brand promise. The rest of the homepage features bright, custom sections with user generated content and reviews to draw you in.</p>\n\n\n\n<p>This brand has totally nailed it with its design, and its attention to detail has a lot to do with it. There’s even a Google-style popup game where you play as a strawberry-collecting hedgehog that jumps over cacti and collects fruit so that you can earn a discount. This is a brilliant little marketing tactic and a fun way to gain customer loyalty.</p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Ikea</h2>\n\n\n\n<figure><img alt=\"Ikea homepage with a simple view of a product and a &quot;Go shopping&quot; option. \" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 848px) 100vw, 848px\" data-lazy-src=\"https://www.quicksprout.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ecommerce-website-examples-ikea.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https://www.quicksprout.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ecommerce-website-examples-ikea.jpg 848w, https://www.quicksprout.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ecommerce-website-examples-ikea-300x163.jpg 300w, https://www.quicksprout.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ecommerce-website-examples-ikea-768x417.jpg 768w\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"460\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\'http://www.w3.org/2000/svg\'%20viewBox=\'0%200%20848%20460\'%3E%3C/svg%3E\" width=\"848\"></img></figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What’s Working Really Well:</strong> Despite all the markings of what could be a very busy website, it stays true to its roots and provides a streamlined, functional shopping experience.</p>\n\n\n\n<p><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.ikea.com/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ikea</a>’s website doesn’t overwhelm with complexity, making it easy to explore the brand’s wide range of looks. Starting off at the corporate homepage, the large hero image section is paired with an invitation to go shopping that’s so bright you can’t miss it. Each country’s regional website is also tailored for specific targeting, which is a great example of how a global brand can segue into region-specific stores without losing its identity.</p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the best parts about Ikea’s online store are the high-quality interior lifestyle images that it uses instead of rigid product grids. This pattern stays true to Ikea’s in-store experience, where customers shop within stylized spaces instead of merely pulling things from shelves. </p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another key feature is how the inspiration section gives out new ideas each time you click the <strong>Load More</strong> button. This is a smart way to keep your customers looking at your products. </p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Hims</h2>\n\n\n\n<figure><img alt=\"Hims homepage with an image of a person and a &quot;Get started today&quot; button. \" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 848px) 100vw, 848px\" data-lazy-src=\"https://www.quicksprout.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ecommerce-website-examples-hims.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https://www.quicksprout.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ecommerce-website-examples-hims.jpg 848w, https://www.quicksprout.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ecommerce-website-examples-hims-300x163.jpg 300w, https://www.quicksprout.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ecommerce-website-examples-hims-768x417.jpg 768w\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"460\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\'http://www.w3.org/2000/svg\'%20viewBox=\'0%200%20848%20460\'%3E%3C/svg%3E\" width=\"848\"></img></figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What’s Working Really Well:</strong> Simple logic, persuasive imagery, and good UX.</p>\n\n\n\n<p>Traditionally, men’s skincare hasn’t been a focus of the beauty industry, but that’s changing with brands like <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.hims.com/skin-care\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Hims</a>. Its website takes a common design concept and peppers it with science-backed claims and clean imagery that’s easy to understand. The no-frills layout and neutral color palette helps this brand appear grounded, consistent, and trustworthy.</p>\n\n\n\n<p>You’ll notice that Hims keeps its homepage free of clutter by hiding all extraneous information in a nifty hamburger menu that opens to the side as if you’re swiping through it on your phone. This UX translates well to mobile, because that’s where the experience looks native. </p>\n\n\n\n<p>There’s also a product carousel at the bottom of the menu, which is a very creative way to highlight your best-sellers. Keep an eye on Hims if you’re looking for inventive ways to give your visitors choices without overwhelming them.</p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Bulletproof</h2>\n\n\n\n<figure><img alt=\"Bulletproof homepage with images of the product displayed. \" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 848px) 100vw, 848px\" data-lazy-src=\"https://www.quicksprout.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ecommerce-website-examples-bulletproof.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https://www.quicksprout.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ecommerce-website-examples-bulletproof.jpg 848w, https://www.quicksprout.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ecommerce-website-examples-bulletproof-300x163.jpg 300w, https://www.quicksprout.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ecommerce-website-examples-bulletproof-768x417.jpg 768w\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"460\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\'http://www.w3.org/2000/svg\'%20viewBox=\'0%200%20848%20460\'%3E%3C/svg%3E\" width=\"848\"></img></figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What’s Working Really Well: </strong>Balancing scientific claims with lifestyle imagery to create a trusted nutritional brand that identifies well with its audience.</p>\n\n\n\n<p><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.bulletproof.com/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Bulletproof</a> is a functional nutrition brand that aims to help people feel their best. Catering to the dietary, workout, and health-conscious crowd, Bulletproof walks a feel-good line between an aspirational lifestyle product and a science-backed nutrition supplement. Its website caters to this niche well, mixing bold orange typography and strong backgrounds with softer product shots and happy models. By doing this, its brand can appeal to both the fitness lovers and casual, health-conscious shoppers who might otherwise be overwhelmed when choosing nutritional supplements.</p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bulletproof makes its website accessible to casual shoppers in many other ways. Finding specific products is easy with the mega menu that includes product images next to the links. This could help someone who is looking for a product they bought in-store, but only remembers the bottle. </p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bulletproof also goes to great depths on each product page, explaining the benefits of a product, what it tastes like, and how it’s made. The nutrition and ingredients section is an extra plus for those who need the details, as are the customer reviews. If your shoppers need in-depth information before they make a purchase, especially if you’re in a health-related niche, check out Bulletproof’s website for more inspiration.</p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Grovemade</h2>\n\n\n\n<figure><img alt=\"Grovemade homepage with a learn more option. \" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 848px) 100vw, 848px\" data-lazy-src=\"https://www.quicksprout.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ecommerce-website-examples-grovemade.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https://www.quicksprout.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ecommerce-website-examples-grovemade.jpg 848w, https://www.quicksprout.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ecommerce-website-examples-grovemade-300x163.jpg 300w, https://www.quicksprout.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ecommerce-website-examples-grovemade-768x417.jpg 768w\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"460\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\'http://www.w3.org/2000/svg\'%20viewBox=\'0%200%20848%20460\'%3E%3C/svg%3E\" width=\"848\"></img></figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What’s Working Really Well: </strong>Sharing stories and videos to forge a personal connection with shoppers.</p>\n\n\n\n<p><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://grovemade.com/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Grovemade</a> has a spartan and functional website, just like its handmade wooden desk accessories. The homepage features full-width images of minimalistic home office setups, using only a gray, blue, and woody color scheme. There’s also the usual product slider and plenty of white space, but at the bottom of the page is where Grovemade nails its maker’s story and introductions to team members. These sections move the focus from the products to the people, connecting shoppers with the human-touch that makes their products unique.</p>\n\n\n\n<p>Grovemade is a story-centric brand that wants to make work meaningful, and it uses videos on several different pages to show this. These videos are sleek and well-produced, portraying the same attention to detail you’d find in the sizing guides and technical drawings for each product. </p>\n\n\n\n<p>By highlighting the human factor and paying such close attention to detail, Grovemade is able to charge premium prices for its premium products. Handmade brands and premium-priced products can all learn from its example.</p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Allbirds</h2>\n\n\n\n<figure><img alt=\"Allbirds homepage with the product displayed in rainy weather. \" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 848px) 100vw, 848px\" data-lazy-src=\"https://www.quicksprout.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ecommerce-website-examples-allbirds.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https://www.quicksprout.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ecommerce-website-examples-allbirds.jpg 848w, https://www.quicksprout.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ecommerce-website-examples-allbirds-300x163.jpg 300w, https://www.quicksprout.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ecommerce-website-examples-allbirds-768x417.jpg 768w\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"460\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\'http://www.w3.org/2000/svg\'%20viewBox=\'0%200%20848%20460\'%3E%3C/svg%3E\" width=\"848\"></img></figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What’s Working Really Well:</strong> Proving that a straightforward ecommerce site still works well if you have a stellar product.</p>\n\n\n\n<p><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.allbirds.com/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Allbirds</a> is often cited as one of the most successful brands on Shopify, but you might not guess this from looking at its website. In fact, the website almost looks like a stock template, with just a few custom modifications that improve user experience. Allbird’s site appears undemanding, comfortable, and sustainable—which lets the product do the talking. </p>\n\n\n\n<p>You’ll find it convenient how you can choose to shop men’s or women’s goods right from the hero section, and hovering over any of the favorites below will give you similar navigational choices. Many other websites use product sliders, but these tabs present a clever way of taking visitors directly to categories along the same sales journey. You’ll still find a slider further down the page, which features clean, earthy photos to mirror Allbird’s promise of simplicity and sustainability. </p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Nike</h2>\n\n\n\n<figure><img alt=\"Nike homepage with a shoe displayed. \" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 848px) 100vw, 848px\" data-lazy-src=\"https://www.quicksprout.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ecommerce-website-examples-nike.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https://www.quicksprout.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ecommerce-website-examples-nike.jpg 848w, https://www.quicksprout.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ecommerce-website-examples-nike-300x163.jpg 300w, https://www.quicksprout.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ecommerce-website-examples-nike-768x417.jpg 768w\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"460\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\'http://www.w3.org/2000/svg\'%20viewBox=\'0%200%20848%20460\'%3E%3C/svg%3E\" width=\"848\"></img></figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What’s Working Really Well: </strong>High tech meets high fashion in an easy-to-navigate website.</p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other end of the footwear spectrum, <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.nike.com\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Nike</a> is a footwear brand focused on pushing the envelope for performance and innovative design. Naturally, its website tries to match those expectations, and the 3D header image with its trendy balloon animation does just that. Furthermore, Nike uses lifestyle photography and sans serif headlines that stand out on a simple white background, directing your attention straight to the products.</p>\n\n\n\n<p>If fashion is in your DNA, take cues from Nike and make your imagery the key focus. As we’ve seen with some other websites, an easy-to-navigate ecommerce site can be good enough if all it has are high quality images of high quality products. </p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Graza</h2>\n\n\n\n<figure><img alt=\"Graza homepage with the product displayed in a full page image. \" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 848px) 100vw, 848px\" data-lazy-src=\"https://www.quicksprout.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ecommerce-website-examples-graza.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https://www.quicksprout.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ecommerce-website-examples-graza.jpg 848w, https://www.quicksprout.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ecommerce-website-examples-graza-300x163.jpg 300w, https://www.quicksprout.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ecommerce-website-examples-graza-768x417.jpg 768w\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"460\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\'http://www.w3.org/2000/svg\'%20viewBox=\'0%200%20848%20460\'%3E%3C/svg%3E\" width=\"848\"></img></figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What’s Working Really Well: </strong>Showing off the product in every way possible, with videos, charts, and interactive informational images.</p>\n\n\n\n<p>If <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.graza.co/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Graza</a>’s full-screen hero video doesn’t make you hungry, we don’t know what will. The minute you land on this website, you’re treated to a mouthwatering cooking session with a full-course meal using Graza’s squeezable bottles of olive oil. The rest of the website presents a very charming experience, with earthy yellows, greens, and tans that come straight from the olive tree source. </p>\n\n\n\n<p>This website does a few things super well to convince you of the quality of its oils. First of all, there’s a floating <strong>Reviews </strong>tab on the left. This opens a pop-up instead of taking you to another page, so it doesn’t interrupt your shopping activity. </p>\n\n\n\n<p>Halfway down the homepage, there’s also a stylish <strong>Us vs. Them </strong>chart that pits Graza against other types of oils. In the end, even the About Us page has interactive sections explaining the superiority of their olives. The folks behind Graza’s website do a really good job of hyping their product.</p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Otherland</h2>\n\n\n\n<figure><img alt=\"Otherland homepage with various products displayed in detailed imagery. \" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 848px) 100vw, 848px\" data-lazy-src=\"https://www.quicksprout.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ecommerce-website-examples-otherland.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https://www.quicksprout.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ecommerce-website-examples-otherland.jpg 848w, https://www.quicksprout.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ecommerce-website-examples-otherland-300x163.jpg 300w, https://www.quicksprout.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ecommerce-website-examples-otherland-768x417.jpg 768w\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"460\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\'http://www.w3.org/2000/svg\'%20viewBox=\'0%200%20848%20460\'%3E%3C/svg%3E\" width=\"848\"></img></figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What’s Working Really Well: </strong>Gorgeous full-page imagery and a build-a-box feature to fill up shopping carts.</p>\n\n\n\n<p><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.otherland.com/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Otherland</a> goes the full-page image route to show off each of its otherworldly candles. This highly visual approach aims to target one of your senses to the max since you can’t use your nose to smell the products online. This is a great tactic, and there’s also an interactive quiz to help you find the right scents for your taste—but be warned, it might be hard to choose just one. </p>\n\n\n\n<p>Otherland capitalizes on this experience with its <strong>Build a Box</strong> functionality, which is a great way for any brand to increase its average order value. Customers love discounts, and many of them also love variety packs, so combining them into choose-your-own bundles is a smart move. If you can find ways to include customized bundles and upsells on your site, definitely try to do it as well as Otherland.</p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Ralph Lauren</h2>\n\n\n\n<figure><img alt=\"Ralph Lauren homepage with four people displayed in a full page image. \" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 848px) 100vw, 848px\" data-lazy-src=\"https://www.quicksprout.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ecommerce-website-examples-ralph-lauren.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https://www.quicksprout.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ecommerce-website-examples-ralph-lauren.jpg 848w, https://www.quicksprout.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ecommerce-website-examples-ralph-lauren-300x163.jpg 300w, https://www.quicksprout.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ecommerce-website-examples-ralph-lauren-768x417.jpg 768w\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"460\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\'http://www.w3.org/2000/svg\'%20viewBox=\'0%200%20848%20460\'%3E%3C/svg%3E\" width=\"848\"></img></figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What’s Working Really Well: </strong>Selling a lifestyle with an immersive website that’s almost tactile.</p>\n\n\n\n<p><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.ralphlauren.com/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ralph Lauren</a> and Ivy League fashion are almost synonymous, so this website has a lot of stories to sell. Unlike many fashion brands that rely on simplistic styling and minimalist layouts, Ralph Lauren has section after section of full-screen videos and sliders that bring the brand to life. Visiting the site is like walking into a boutique, creating an immersive experience that helps visitors see themselves in each product.</p>\n\n\n\n<p>No part of the website is left as an afterthought, and Ralph Lauren does a great job with its Pink Pony collection that benefits the fight against breast cancer. Rather than making it a small section or mentioning it on a single page, Ralph Lauren has a full collection of stories, videos, and scrollable sections that you’ll want to interact with. This is an admirable approach that you can follow. </p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Couple</h2>\n\n\n\n<figure><img alt=\"Couple.co homepage with a person holding their hand over their face displaying their ring. \" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 848px) 100vw, 848px\" data-lazy-src=\"https://www.quicksprout.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ecommerce-website-examples-couple.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https://www.quicksprout.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ecommerce-website-examples-couple.jpg 848w, https://www.quicksprout.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ecommerce-website-examples-couple-300x163.jpg 300w, https://www.quicksprout.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ecommerce-website-examples-couple-768x417.jpg 768w\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"460\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\'http://www.w3.org/2000/svg\'%20viewBox=\'0%200%20848%20460\'%3E%3C/svg%3E\" width=\"848\"></img></figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What’s Working Really Well: </strong>Going against the grain in an industry that has clear norms. </p>\n\n\n\n<p><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://couple.co/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Couple.co</a> doesn’t look like your average jewelry website. It uses light-colored background sections and minimalist imagery that almost makes you feel like you’re browsing a beauty or wellness website like Hims instead of a ring brand. But this brand aims to make waves with a different formula that abandons the airbrushed images and opulent photography you typically see on diamond brand websites. </p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the reasons for going this route is because Couple’s lab-grown diamonds are unique, so the company aims to present itself as an ethical and sustainable alternative to mined diamonds.</p>\n\n\n\n<p>When offering an innovative service or product, you’ll need to do a little consumer education like Couple does. For example, it has a <strong>Learn </strong>section in its top navigation so customers can immediately understand how the process works. Similarly, the <strong>Our Diamonds </strong>page details how and why lab-grown diamonds are an excellent alternative to traditional stones. </p>\n\n\n\n<p>If that’s not enough, Couple also has an expert concierge service for site visitors to speak with. By keeping the rest of the layout and imagery to a minimum, visitors will be more inclined to reach out to an expert—which is conveniently the first step towards getting a custom ring. If you have a high-end service that needs explaining, you might want to try this approach to connect interested buyers with a specialist.</p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Watchbox</h2>\n\n\n\n<figure><img alt=\"Watchbox homepage with two watches displayed on the top half of the page. \" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 848px) 100vw, 848px\" data-lazy-src=\"https://www.quicksprout.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ecommerce-website-examples-watchbox.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https://www.quicksprout.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ecommerce-website-examples-watchbox.jpg 848w, https://www.quicksprout.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ecommerce-website-examples-watchbox-300x163.jpg 300w, https://www.quicksprout.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ecommerce-website-examples-watchbox-768x417.jpg 768w\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"460\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\'http://www.w3.org/2000/svg\'%20viewBox=\'0%200%20848%20460\'%3E%3C/svg%3E\" width=\"848\"></img></figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What’s Working Really Well: </strong>A refined ecommerce site that creates a personal connection with subtle design cues and a thorough content plan.</p>\n\n\n\n<p>In its own words, <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.thewatchbox.com/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Watchbox</a> is “the world’s leading platform for buying, selling, and trading pre-owned luxury watches.â€ As such, its website uses subtle cues to create an online shop with a bespoke feel.</p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first customization you might notice is the subtle show-and-hide movements of the headers, product filters, and footers that makes the site just a little more premium-feeling. The layout is also easy to understand, and the simple black-and-white color scheme with sans serif fonts aligns with other luxury sites. </p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Editorial and Watchbox Studios sections are particularly intriguing, as these get a luxurious black background to highlight their special content. The website also caters to its community of collectors by offering in-depth product videos and exclusive interviews with watchmakers. There’s even an app for users to stay connected and shop online. </p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you take anything away from Watchbox, you should take its ability to create a community around a product.</p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Conclusion</h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Each and every brand on this list has found at least one way of making shoppers stay longer on their websites. Whether it’s with immersive imagery, custom animations and illustrations, or full-page videos, all of them add something to the online shopping experience that you might not get in a physical store. </p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you have to design and build your ecommerce website with a template, try some of these ideas to help your brand stand out. The more memorable your website is for the right reasons, the more likely you are to have customers coming back.</p>\n&#xD;\n		&#xD;\n		&#xD;\n			</div>&#xD;\n</div>&#xD;\n&#xD;\n	&#xD;\n</article>&#xD;\n&#xD;\n\n            \n            \n        \n    </div>', 'These days, shopping on an online storefront has to be about as good as the in-store experience—if not better. 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(159, 'Taking Action', '                                  <h1 class=\"western\"> Secrets to Help You Take Action. \r\n</h1>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 115%\"><a name=\"_GoBack\"></a>\r\n<br>\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 115%\"><font style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Some\r\npeople are just better at taking action than others. At least, that\'s\r\nhow it can often seem when you want to take action but can\'t figure\r\nout how you should go about it. The truth is, you can transform\r\nyourself from a thinker to a doer using the following three secrets. </font>\r\n</p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 115%\"><font style=\"font-size: 14pt\">To\r\nbe sure, calling those who delay and hesitate “thinkersâ€ is a\r\nmost positive label. </font>\r\n</p>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 115%\"><font style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><b>Stop\r\n	Waiting For The Perfect Time</b></font></p>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 115%\"><font style=\"font-size: 14pt\">The\r\nmost obvious difference between a thinker and someone who is a doer\r\nis that doers don\'t worry about waiting for the perfect time. This is\r\nbecause perfection is a myth. There is no such thing as the perfect\r\ntime. You will always have a full schedule; you will always have\r\nother things to do. It is time to accept that there is no time like\r\nthe present for whatever you wish to accomplish. So stop waiting, and\r\nstart doing instead. </font>\r\n</p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 115%\"><font style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Swimmers\r\noften have extended thinking moments at the edge of the pool. Getting\r\ninto the water is a big step for some who want to over-think getting\r\nin. There is no perfect time for getting in with regard to the flow\r\nin the lane. Get in without a collision, of course. Don’t dive into\r\nshallow water, of course. But those are epic fails. Another way to\r\nfail is waiting for the perfect moment and over-thinking it. </font>\r\n</p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 115%\"><br>\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n<ol start=\"0\">\r\n	<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 115%\"><font style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><b>Write\r\n	Your Plan Down</b></font></p>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 115%\"><font style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Many\r\npeople don\'t take action now because they aren\'t sure where to start.\r\nIf your plan is quite large, like a career change, it can be\r\ndifficult to know exactly where to start. What helps with this is to\r\nsit down and make an outline of your plan or goal. Break it down into\r\nsmaller, more manageable pieces. Then, start with the first\r\nmanageable piece that you can do. For the career example, the first\r\nstep would be to update your resume. </font><font style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Be\r\nready </font><font style=\"font-size: 14pt\">to apply for new\r\n</font><font style=\"font-size: 14pt\">openings. </font><font style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Seems\r\n</font><font style=\"font-size: 14pt\">like having an\r\nup-to-date resume is </font><font style=\"font-size: 14pt\">easier\r\nto accomplish than only </font><font style=\"font-size: 14pt\">thinking\r\n</font><font style=\"font-size: 14pt\">and wishing</font><font style=\"font-size: 14pt\">\r\nyou </font><font style=\"font-size: 14pt\">had a</font><font style=\"font-size: 14pt\">\r\nnew </font><font style=\"font-size: 14pt\">gig.</font></p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 115%\"><font style=\"font-size: 14pt\">W</font><font style=\"font-size: 14pt\">ith\r\nthe swimming examples, noodle about the pending practices with the\r\ncoaches well before the start of the swimming time. Give yourself\r\nextra minutes to read the workout so you’re geared up for the\r\npractice and being the first to splash into the water. </font>\r\n</p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 115%\"><font style=\"font-size: 14pt\">For\r\nthe swimming coach seeking a new position, after the resume is\r\nupdated, reach out to those with the ISCA Job Services, especially\r\nPatrick Henry at Swim Coaches Staffing Solutions. He has a vast\r\nnetwork and lots of experiences placing coaches in different\r\npositions. He can review your resume confidentially. Plus, he might\r\nhave a grip on what positions are open now and soon-to-be opening.</font></p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 115%\"><br>\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n<ol start=\"0\">\r\n	<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 115%\"><font style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><b>Overcome\r\n	Your Fear</b></font></p>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 115%\"><font style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Are\r\nyou afraid to take action now because you don\'t think you will be\r\nsuccessful? Or, maybe you are afraid that you will make mistakes\r\nalong the way?</font></p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 115%\"><font style=\"font-size: 14pt\">You\r\naren\'t alone. Most people who aren\'t doers don\'t take action because\r\nthey are afraid of what could happen. </font>\r\n</p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 115%\"><font style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Either\r\nway, it\'s time to overcome these fears so that you can take action\r\nnow. And the best way to do this is by recognizing that you are human\r\nand that making mistakes is part of life. Don\'t worry about thinking\r\nyou may fail; this is okay too. Remember that all successful people\r\nhave had failures too. This doesn\'t mean they didn\'t eventually\r\nachieve their dreams! </font>\r\n</p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 115%\"><br>\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 115%\"><font style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Taking\r\naction now can seem like a tall order, but when you </font><font style=\"font-size: 14pt\">understand</font><font style=\"font-size: 14pt\">\r\nthese secrets, you may find that taking action is easier than </font><font style=\"font-size: 14pt\">before.\r\n</font><font style=\"font-size: 14pt\">So if you have big\r\nplans for your life, don\'t sit around waiting for them to happen on\r\ntheir own. 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