The Inner Compass

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Why You Keep Attracting Low-Effort People

Why You Keep Attracting Low-Effort People

And how you can put a stop to it for good

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Lucien Cross
Aug 04, 2025
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People can tell when you lack confidence and are over-accommodating.

It’s not something people sense directly, but it’s in your vibe. Your subtle mannerisms, the way you speak, how you text, your eye contact, and your body language.

And when someone realizes this about you, there’s no incentive for them to treat you with respect.

Because scarcity creates value, and compliance creates contempt.

No one’s going to put in effort for you when they know your front doors are already wide open.

Here’s how to take back your energy.

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