40 Things That Feel Like They Should Be Illegal to Know But Are Pretty Much Common Knowledge

It’s no secret that confidence can get you pretty far in life, but I’m constantly impressed to hear of more and more examples of sheer brazenness leading to success. A friend once told me that his secret to getting better service freebies and benefits is to put a title before his name.

Whether it’s professor, senator, or prince, a few extra letters can get you pretty far, but the same can be said for the right uniform or the right tools. Couple that with a confident gait, eloquent speech, and a bit of charisma, and there are very few doors that won’t open for you.