1. People are selfish (and so are you)—Look, no one likes to admit this. But we all
think about ourselves. That’s not bad. It’s how we become stronger. And when
we’re strong, we can help others.
2. You suck at a lot of things—Don’t try to chase every single opportunity that comes on your path. The truth is that we’re not as good as we assume. That’s better news than you think. That means you have a reason to only focus on the things you’re truly good at. Isn’t that liberating?
3. Most people won’t get you—And that’s okay. You don’t have to be liked
by everyone. Be comfortable with who you are. You don’t need acceptance by
anyone but yourself.
4. You only get stronger by doing hard things—If your life is simple, you will become weak.
Always do things that require serious effort. The effort alone will make you
better. No matter what the outcome is. Even if you fail, you win because it
makes you stronger.
5. Making a living requires making difficult
choices—We all have to put
money on the table. And we need to make difficult choices about how we spend
our time. Will you read a book or go to a bar? Will you spend an extra hour at
work or will you go to the movies? The choice is yours.
6. Think about your future self—You’ll probably be here in 10, 20, 30 or even
40 years from now. Just keep that in mind. How will you live now?
7. It’s easy to get stuck—The truth is that life is hard and we all run
into obstacles. Setbacks are unavoidable. Hence, you better get used to getting
punched in the face.
8. It’s hard to get unstuck—When you get punched in the face, most people
stay down. Giving up is easy: “I don’t want to go through that again so I’m
going to stop trying.” On the other hand, getting up is difficult and no one
will do it for you. You have to do it.
9. Free things are worthless—Don’t discount yourself. Get what you’re
worth. Nobody appreciates things that are cheap or free.
10. We
don’t appreciate what we have—We only look at what we don’t have. But
instead, we should take more time to look at what we do have. Often, that’s
already good enough. Want more? Go after it. But don’t forget what you already
have.
11. Maintaining
relationships takes work—Never
take people for granted. They might walk away from your life.
12. Positive
people give you a lot of energy—Make an effort to get close to people who are cheerful and
positive. When you interact with certain people, you get a lot of energy. Seek
them out.
13. Suffering is good—It’s just a little bit of pain. Why are you afraid of it?
14. It’s
okay to be alone—Look, you don’t have
to be around people 24/7. You also don’t have to be friends with idiots. Or
marry someone you’re not compatible with. Be comfortable with yourself and
don’t be so restless.
15. Learning
is the answer to everything—Knowledge
and curiosity will get you excited again. Return to it as much as you can.
16. Impatience
is toxic—If you’re always
running, you miss what’s in front of you. Don’t live your life in the
future. Have some patience. With the right effort
and energy, you will fulfill all your desires.
17. Personal
freedom is worth the price—Being
free to do what you want and to spend your time with people who you like is the
highest form of success in life. You don’t need a lot in your life to achieve
that goal. But freedom has a price.
“Liberty is slow fruit. It is never cheap;
it is made difficult because freedom is the accomplishment and perfectness of
man.”
We just have to keep
living and keep learning. That’s the path to a happy, free, and useful life.
Join me on this
journey. We’ll probably never arrive, but I’m sure we’ll learn a lot.
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