Philosophy

Do The Right Thing Now

• Often we delay doing the right thing waiting for ideal conditions, which rarely come.


• Build the habit of doing the right thing now, regardless of convenience or comfort.

Value Process Over Praise

• Praise and applause are just transient sounds with little real meaning or value.


• True fulfillment comes from loving the process itself, not external rewards.

Author Morgan Housel on the good life:

“A weird thing in life is that everyone strives for a good life because they think it will make them happy. But what actually brings happiness is the contrast between what you have now and whatever you were just doing.

The best drink you will ever taste is a glass of tap water when you’re thirsty. The best

Fisherman Parable on Contentment

• The story of a fisherman content with his simple life reveals how people waste effort chasing what they already have.


• This parable highlights the unnecessary complication of pursuing peace and happiness.

Internal Benchmarks

• People tend to constantly reset their baseline of success based on their current achievements.


• They then compare themselves to those slightly above them, perpetually feeling dissatisfied.


• It's crucial to remember what you once aspired to and appreciate the positive aspects you've already attained.

Staying Grounded

• The fundamental challenge of our time is not losing your mind when everyone else is going crazy.


• Stay centered by not getting dragged to extremes.


• Lock into what is true, important, and essential, even when others accept things they shouldn't.


• Remember Mike Duncan's phrase: 'The winds may howl, but I will not be swept away.'


• Stay