In the Bible, Goliath the Philistine was a giant feared for both his size and strength. He mocked his enemies and his name was a legend. However, he was taken down by the smallest of adversaries: David. David the Israelite was a small, scrawny guy who defeated Goliath with a sling and a small stone. Despite all of Goliath’s overwhelming advantages, he was taken down by a small man who was unproven and inexperienced.
My actual name is David, however, I am in many ways similar to Goliath. I have many advantages that most guys lack–I am 6 foot 5 inches, I have great dark hair and powerful blue eyes, a charming smile, a sense of humor, and I am very intelligent. But all of those overwhelming advantages are rendered moot when I let the “David” in me (self-awareness about being skinny, an over-analytical mindset, and a doubtful, self-defeating attitude) stop me from utilizing my assets. I have coined this phenomenon “the Goliath Effect,” and this journal will be a record of my attempts to quell the doubts of David and unleash my inner Goliath.
How do pheromones play into this? My intended use for pheromones is to give me the confidence to succeed in my own personal self-improvement journey. By magnifying the positive aspects of me and mitigating the negative ones, I hope to reach the realization of my true potential as a human being in all areas of life, but especially in my interactions with women whom I am interested in dating.