🖼️ Frame it on a wall
A few words or a few paragraphs to remind yourself of occasionally
🖼️ Frame it on a wall
Opportunity is a function of density
Opportunity is a function of surrounding oneself with successful people.
Studies show that individuals end up resembling their five closest friends in various aspects of life. While they may have similar incomes, their financial outcomes vary greatly.
To achieve financial security and success, it is advisable to be... See more
Opportunity is a function of surrounding oneself with successful people.
Studies show that individuals end up resembling their five closest friends in various aspects of life. While they may have similar incomes, their financial outcomes vary greatly.
To achieve financial security and success, it is advisable to be... See more
You rise or fall to the level of your peer group
Book Therapy • Tweet
Commit to first class
Don't forget to make the ordinary come alive
Delayed gratification is the key to life
I think this is a brilliant observation from Lulu: people root for you when they think you deserve more than you've got, and root against you when it's the opposite.
It captures an essential element of good comms...how can you help people think you're underrated rather than overrated?
People are very motivated to correct the record in either... See more
It captures an essential element of good comms...how can you help people think you're underrated rather than overrated?
People are very motivated to correct the record in either... See more
Jack Altman • Tweet
People rooting for you
One of my favorite pieces of modern wisdom ever uttered comes from Jim Carrey:
“I’ve often said that I wish people could realize all their dreams and wealth and fame so that they could see that it’s not where you’re going to find your sense of completion ... No matter what you gain, ego will not let you rest. He will tell you that you cannot stop... See more
Anu Atluru • Pursuits That Can’t Scale
On being satisfied
The right way is the hard way
Daniel McGinn • Jerry Seinfeld: Comedian, Innovator, Micromanager
Where are you losing by trying to save? Where are you taking the cheap path rather than embracing the expensive?
Ask yourself these questions, make the necessary change, and start falling in love with the hard way.
Some of the best life advice I received:
In your 20s and 30s, do a few things that you'll be excited to tell your kids about someday. Go on an adventure, train for some challenging event, get your hands dirty on a crazy project, whatever. Create stories worth telling.
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