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Learn to sit back, relax and observe. Not everything need a reaction
More broadly, nobody is going to teach you to think for yourself. A large fraction of what people around you believe is mistaken. Internalize this and practice coming up with your own worldview. The correlation between it and those around you shouldn't be too strong unless you think you were especially lucky in your initial conditions.
Give yourself enough respect to walk away from people who does not see your worth
Learn how to stop telling people more than they need to know
A strong personality is built on presenceβpausing to think and listening deeply to others.
Have less regrets*
Be clear. Be consice.
Use adverbs sparingly, they often undermine your point. Instead of really like, say love. Say more with less.
Donβt multitask - be present with mind.
Enter every conversation assuming that you have something to learn. Donβt just try to get your point across. Everybody is an expert in some thing.
A strong personality is built on presenceβpausing to think and listening deeply to others.
Use open ended questions. Who what when where why how.
Go with the flow. Thoughts will come into your mind and go out of your mind. Let them go. Donβt think for two minutes about a clever question to ask.
If you donβt know say that you donβt know.
Donβt equate your experience with theirs. It is never the same. Itβs not about you. Donβt take that moment. Conversations are not A promotional opportunity.
Try not to repeat yourself.
Stay out of the weeds. People donβt care about the years the names The dates all those details.
Listen. Buddha: if your mouth is open youβre not learning. Calvin Coolidge: no man ever listened his way out of a job. We donβt listen with the intent to understand, we listen with the intent to reply.
Be brief. A good conversation is like a miniskirt, short enough to retain interest, but long enough to cover the subject.
Practice Tactical Pauses:
When someone asks a question or makes a point:
Pause for 3β5 seconds before responding.
During this pause, silently think: βWhatβs the core problem? Whatβs the most impactful response?β
Use transition phrases like:
βLet me think about that for a momentβ¦β
βThatβs a great pointβhereβs my perspective.β
After every conversation, summarise what you heard before speaking.
Spend 5 minutes post-conversation analyzing:
What went well?
What could I have communicated more effectively?
During Work:
Pause before responding in meetings.
Ask at least one probing question in every conversation.
Summarize key takeaways at the end of each meeting.
Capture all thoughts, tasks, and ideasβrecord and share for feedback.
Focus on one task at a time with no distractions. Value time.
First make things work, then optimize. Think from first principles.
Learn, build, and share in public. Be honest, clear, and concise.
Minimize friction, simplify everything, and remove noise (analytics, likes, unnecessary info).
Make decisions based on what matters to youβoptimize for impact and growth.
Move fast, embrace change, and take ownership. Be bold and fearless.
Exercise daily: 40+ min of cardio/weights.
Eat a whole-food pescatarian diet. Stay hydrated.
Maintain good hygiene and skincare. Wear clothes that make you feel good.
Sleep well (8 hours if needed). No limiting sleep.
Avoid excessive sitting. Maintain good posture.
No harmful drugs, limit caffeine, avoid alcohol.
Minimize stress. Live a mindful, happy, and worry-free life.
Solve problems step by step, break them down logically.
No distractions while working. Mindful device use.
Learn with purpose, document everything, and avoid repetition.
Watch/listen at optimized speed. Teach & share knowledge.
Index and store information properly. Use AI for content surfacing.
Be clear, concise, and structured in writing.
Remove unnecessary words, avoid filler, and link instead of repeating.
Share ideas, write openly, and update views with new insights.
Respond politely, seek constructive feedback, and don't be hurt by criticism.
Be kind, empathetic, and honest in all interactions.
Communicate openly with friends and partners. Apologize when needed.
Avoid jealousy, stalking, and comparing yourself to others.
Show love and appreciation for close ones. Respect boundaries.
Only maintain mutual relationshipsβdonβt waste time on one-sided connections.
Spend mindfully, research purchases.
Return unsatisfactory items.
Optimize spending for long-term benefits.
Check payments before confirming.
Research aggressively before making decisions.
Stay calm, think rationally, and avoid panic.
Question dependencies.
Use only necessary tools.
Record everything: Notes, tasks, ideas.
One task at a time, no distractions.
Build first, optimize later.
First-principles thinking: Deconstruct problems.
Cut distractions, prioritize signal over noise.
Optimize for impact, not busyness.
Be bold, fearless, and take ownership.
Exercise daily: 40+ min weights/cardio.
Walk often, move throughout the day.
Good posture: No slouching.
Eat whole-food pescatarian diet.
Hydrate, limit caffeine, avoid sugar.
Sleep 8+ hours, high-quality.
Avoid stress, focus on inner peace.
Structured learning, absorb efficiently.
Avoid passive content consumption.
AI & smart indexing for recall.
Teach to reinforce knowledge.
Clarity > Everything.
Be concise, remove fluff.
Seek constructive feedback.
Prioritize direct, efficient communication.
Surround yourself with inspiring people.
Drop toxic relationships.
Prioritize mutual energy exchanges.
Honesty and directness in relationships.
Mindful spending, research purchases.
Maximize long-term gains.
No emotional spending.
Think from first principles.
Break problems into micro-steps.
Cut unnecessary dependencies.
Use only essential tools.
Capture everything: Use voice memos, Notion, or a fast note-taking tool.
Sort & prioritize immediately; discard non-valuable inputs.
One task at a time. No context switching.
Use time-blocking: 90-minute deep-focus sessions.
Remove all non-essential notifications.
First make it work, then optimize.
Use mental models: Pareto Principle, Eisenhower Matrix.
Cut distractions like vanity metrics (likes, analytics, etc.).
Move daily: 40+ min cardio/weights.
Walk as active meditation & problem-solving boost.
Posture = Mental clarity. Use an ergonomic setup.
Eat a high-protein, whole-food pescatarian diet.
Hydrate aggressively. Water > Coffee.
Quality sleep is non-negotiable.
Manage stress proactively; 90% of worries never happen.
Daily mindfulness check-ins: Where is my attention going?
Podcasts at 1.4x-2x speed.
Books at 1.25x speed.
Teach to reinforce learning.
Replace passive scrolling with reading, execution.
Optimize learning input to high-quality sources only.
Store, tag, and index everything for fast retrieval.
Be concise. No fluff.
Every word must serve a purpose.
Use headings, bold text, and lists for structure.
Ask direct, precise questions.
Praise publicly, criticize privately.
Seek feedback, but filter noise.
Surround yourself with high-quality people.
Drop toxic relationships fast.
Prioritize mutual energy exchanges.
If one-sided, move on instantly.
Be direct in romantic interest; donβt overthink.
Communicate openly; avoid passive-aggressiveness.
Spend mindfully, research purchases.
Return/refund anything unsatisfactory.
Maximize long-term gains over short-term pleasures.
Avoid emotional spending.
First-principles thinking always.
Break problems into micro-steps.
Test & validate before overbuilding.
Declutter tools regularly; use only what is necessary.
Adapt, embrace change.
Take full ownership of your actions.
Gratitude is key. Your life is already amazing.
You donβt need external validation.
Nothing external controls your happiness; itβs an internal choice.
Focus only on what matters.
Execute relentlessly.
Cut noise, optimize impact.
Be mindful, intentional, and fearless.
Move fast, adapt, and never stop improving.
