Advice to self

Never be overheard complaining…even to yourself.

Never complain, not even to yourself. It clouds the mind and poisons the soul.

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Life is just a bunch of games

Remember that life is composed of many games. The most important thing to remember is the true significance of each game and the fact that we choose which games we play and which we won't.

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Don't wait for a better moment

Don’t wait—take action when you feel that urge!

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Don't believe anyone... not even yourself

Don't take anyone's word for it. Believe nothing that hasn't been proven to you and that you understand from first principles.

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Learn how to navigate your own self excuses.

Learn how to navigate your self-excuses. If you wait for the perfect moment to start, you'll die waiting. Live and act without the perfect conditions, and you'll be ahead of most people.

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Egos only believe in zero-sum games

It is common for people to try to sound and look smart in social and work environments. The truth is, most of the time, when you manage to look and sound smart, you are taking a direct blow to people's egos.

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Anger: The Mosquito Bite of the Emotions

Anger is like a mosquito bite: scratching it makes it worse, but resisting the urge to scratch allows it to heal.

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The Power of Plateaus and How to Become the Best at your Field

Plateau: To reach a state of little or no change after a time of activity or progress.

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The Secret to Dealing with Intimidating People

Let's face it, dealing with other people can be tough. Especially when someone seems super intimidating or just plain scary. But here's a little secret: no matter how tough they may appear on the outside, deep down they're all little boys inside.

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The secret to success in anything is to take an interest in the things that everyone else overlooks.

Understanding something from first principles and making absolutely no assumptions takes longer, but it is the only way to build extraordinary knowledge and skill. In a sense, this is the only shortcut: The absolute rejection of shortcuts.

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The Mind's Obstacle: Unveiling the Path Ahead

Understanding and controlling your mind is vital to never becoming a slave to the mind.

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Balance & Caution

When it comes to money and social relationships, it pays to err on the side of caution. But when the situation demands physical action or performance, that's when you need to let loose and take a few risks. Don't be afraid to get a little wild and daring.

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Kaizen Debugging: My Personal Framework for Achieving Success in Any Area of Life

The concept of "Kaizen Debugging" is a personal philosophy that includes running everything in debug mode, constantly looking for areas that are not working and creating a plan to fix them and then moving on to the next point of failure. It is a powerful concept that can be applied to any aspect of life and helps to eliminate the broken parts and optimize the holistic system.

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