Trust me—I’ve tried pretty much everything. I spent years trying to figure out how to get better in social situations. I read dozens of books. Watched videos. Practiced with friends, strangers, and everyone in between. Failed miserably.

Eventually, I stumbled into something brilliant (with some expert help, no less). And this actually works. Hell, it’s so good, I wish I could sell it to you, because it’s worked so well for me.

I call it, “the cheat code to life.”

Now, if you’re thinking I’ve got some magic pill, stop reading—because this does require some effort. Everything worthwhile does. But trust me, it’s worth it 100%.

Here’s what you do:

Have some caffeine and exercise prior to all social engagements.

I repeat:

caffeine and exercise prior to ALL social engagements.

My older brother studies the brain for a living. He once explained to me exactly how this works (and when I say “exactly,” I mean, I almost fell asleep in his third sentence).

Since I study business—not the brain— for a living, I asked him for an executive summary.

He replied, “drink some coffee and do some sprints before your next speech and let me know how it goes.”

I took his advice. Two hours before my speech, I popped in to Starbuck’s and picked up some cold brew. Then, I ran a few miles at a challenging pace.

Feeling the runner’s high (and caffeine) kicking in, I threw my suit on and prepped for my speech. I recommend showering before putting the suit on, in hindsight.

The results were amazing.

It was like Night and Day from my previous speech. I felt almost invincible.

Public speaking had never been this enjoyable. I was actually enjoying public speaking. Jesus Christ, isn’t that what everyone wants?

When I finished my speech, a couple girls commented on my “power pose” and how I didn’t seem nervous even when I was asked difficult questions.

Moms were coming up to me, trying to introduce their daughters to me (this happened twice after one speech). I felt like Superman.

“What the hell?” I thought—wasn’t I an introvert yesterday?

Called my brother the next day. “How’d it go?” He was excited and curious: a true scientist.

“DUDE! YOU JUST GAVE ME THE CHEAT CODE TO LIFE!”

He chuckled in a knowing way. “Yupp, the cheat code to life.”

I asked him, “what are you doing today?”

He replied, “just sipping some espresso and reading the news. About to go for a run.”