Life Advice

“The goal is not to retire. It’s to find work you don’t want to retire from.”

"If you think you’re running 10 minutes late, text to say you’ll be 15 minutes late. That way the other person gets one disappointment and one pleasant surprise. Most people do the opposite: they say they’re 5 minutes late when it’s 10 and end up annoying the other and looking like total fools."

Source: 100 Ways to Live Better​​​

"Practice the art of small daily discomforts. Modern life is optimized for convenience and comfort. Your food can be delivered straight to your door. Your car seats can be heated. Your favorite show is available at the press of a button.

We all enjoy convenience and comfort, myself included. But our bodies and souls yearn for challenge. We want to b

2. Don't Take Anything Personally

No one else sees the world the same way you do. Similarly, you don't decide how others see the world. So don't take their interpretation to heart.

People's actions & words are a reflection of their reality, not yours.

One related idea that’s helped me is Tim Ferriss’ 10% Hater Rule: “10% of people will find a w

Sylvester McNutt III urges us to stop overthinking:

“Overthinking is the biggest waste of human energy. Trust yourself, make a decision, and gain more experience. There is no such thing as perfect. You cannot think your way into perfection, just take action.”

The clearer you are about your priorities, the easier it is to say no.

“We do not learn from experience...we learn from reflecting on experience.” ― John Dewey

What you find interesting is a better predictor of success than what you're good at.

Curiosity isn't random; it's a compass.