Be Your Own Fan, Inspire Others to Cheer
No one will cheer for you until they see others do so. Be your biggest fan and give them a reason to cheer
Life Begins When Change Comes From Within
“If an egg is broken by an outside force, life ends. If broken by an inside force, life begins. Great things always begin from the inside.”
You’re Capable of More, Faster than You Think
Brain Food - Shane Parrish "People underestimate themselves and overestimate how long things take. You can do far more than you think, far better, and far faster." https://t.co/KNvjuAK9eM
Do What Matters, Despite
When something is important enough, you do it even if the odds are not in your favor. —Elon Musk https://t.co/flM6jNCfky
Hard Work Alone Drives Only Small Performance Gains
Hard work is necessary, but not sufficient. How much does deliberate practice explain the variance in performance? According to research: 24% for games 23% for music 20% for sport 5% for education 1% for business 1% for elite athletes https://thegrowtheq.com/hard-work-is-necessary-it-is-not-sufficient/
Cherish Every Age, Choose Joy Over Bad Moods
For whoever needs to hear it: Smile more. There’s almost never a reason to go about your day in a bad mood. And to prove it, think about this: currently you would *cherish* the opportunity to live a day as younger...
Startup Success Hinges on Enduring Emotional and Financial Pain
90% of your odds of success in a startup come down to how much emotional and financial pain you can endure.
Never Know if Enough; Just Keep Showing Up
Two first-gen college mentees asked me this week: 'How do you know if you're doing enough?' My answer: you don't. Ever. The job is to keep showing up anyway. That's the whole game. The rest is wallpaper.
Avoid Student Loans, Work Hard, Graduate Debt‑Free Homeowner
I was shamed by college counselors for refusing to take out student loans Instead, I worked full time, had a side gig and paid out-of-pocket, for what I could afford I graduated in seven years instead of four Today I...
Calm Leadership: The Most Underrated Business Skill
One of the most underrated skills in business: making people feel calmer after talking to you. In chaos, uncertainty, negotiations, layoffs, businesss deals, relationships, etc.. people need emotional stability (which in my opinion is the #1 leadership trait). The rest of this...
Diverse Thinking Fuels High-Performance Teams
High-performance teams don’t come from sameness. They come from people who can: • Hold opposing ideas at the same time • Blend logic and creativity • Stay curious, adaptable, and nimble • Focus on the greater good of the enterprise That’s how silos disappear. That’s how real...
Choose Your Circle Wisely: Mediocre Networks Breed Mediocrity
Mediocore people will refer you to other mediocre people. Be very careful who you invest your time with.
Balancing AI Use: Learn Without Losing Independent Thought
How AI fits in ur workflow matters gr8ly—not least to whether u’re benefiting or being harmed, as per @AnthropicAI’s study. It’s the “tension b/w ‘using AI to learn & growing so reliant on it that u cease thinking 4 urself.’” Via @Tharin_P...
Recovery Wins: You’re Not Done Until You’re Dead
Four years ago I completed a full Ironman triathlon. One year ago I was feeding through a tube down my nose. Last week I ran 2km. You’re not dead til you’re dead.
Question Outrage, Not Just Opposing Beliefs
The thing your mind is most likely to be skeptical of are things that don't align with your strongly held beliefs. The thing you need to train your mind to be most skeptical of are things that cause strong emotional...
Open‑minded Apprenticeship Accelerates Personal and Organizational Growth
Trainees must be open-minded; the process requires them to suspend their egos while they discover what they are doing well and what they are doing poorly and decide what to do about it. The trainer must be open-minded as well,...
Kids Are Joy; You Can Balance Family and Career
I had three kids under 24 months when I founded @boomsupersonic. And I didn’t have a supportive partner. Kids are a joy not a burden—even under difficult circumstances. You can have a family and an ambitious career—particularly if you choose your...
Daily Stillness Shields Against Stress‑Driven Decisions
Going into the day without sitting in at least a min or two of stillness makes us susceptible to making stress-based decisions and to being more reactive than responsive. Since stress isn’t taking any days off, we ideally don’t wanna...
Calm Politeness Amid Conflict Is a Superpower
The ability to stay calm and polite, even when people upset you, is a superpower.
You Can Achieve More, Faster than You Think
"People underestimate themselves and overestimate how long things take. You can do far more than you think, far better, and far faster." via @farnamstreet
Second Half of Non-Awakening Series Now Free
So they dropped the second half of my non-awakening series on the Waking Up app. You get 30 days free to check it out. link in reply https://t.co/EWr9vdTfZp
Missing Dreams Costs More Than Failing at Them
Harsh truth: The cost of not chasing your dreams is way higher than the cost of failing at them. Most people don’t figure this out until they’re 65.
Go with the Flow Like a River
Be like a river and go with the flow sometimes. See how it feels to let go and enjoy the ride without needing to control every move. 🌊☀️🙏 #SundayMorning #SundayMotivation #SundayFunday #Mindfulness #HealthCoach #LifeCoach #Health #MindBody https://t.co/YQgYjo3pq1
Ground Your Mind: Simple Steps to Embodiment
How To Get Out Of Your Head And Into Your Body- & Why It Matters: The Benefits Of Embodiment: 1. Reduces Overthinking & Anxiety. 2. Improves Emotional Regulation. 3. Enhances Present-Moment Living. 4. Boosts Physical Well-Being. How To Get Out Of Your Head And Into Your...
Consistent Routine and Mindset Fuel 30 Years Success
It my routine and process that’s kept me in the business 30 years. Get the mind right, so u can execute on the X’s and 0’s https://t.co/FBlsb9yfhM
Continuous Improvement, Not Hiring Alone, Builds Superteams
Hiring qualified and competent individuals isn't necessarily sufficient to create a dynamic, thriving firm, as even strong teams can stagnate over time. Building a "superteam" is not the result of a single tactic, but rather takes a commitment to consistent...
Finish One Project, Embrace Sim
How to get rich: Start one project. Finish it. Chase clarity. Avoid complexity. Learn what you need. Act on it.
Use a 2‑Minute Mortality Check‑In to Prioritize Meaning
Here’s a new habit to improve your life: think about death — in the form of a two-minute mortality check-in. As Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider, founder of End Well, says, “By virtue of living. We’re also dying — and remembering that...
Emotional Calmness Boosts Clarity and Intentional Action
The calmer you are, the clearer your thinking becomes, and as a result, your actions will be more intentional. The ability to regulate your emotions is a powerful competitive advantage.
Create Once, Distribute Forever: Own Your Work
Advice for all creators: Stop being afraid to distribute your work. You created it. You should be proud of it. Share it with the world. Create once. Distribute forever.
Persistence Turns Any Skill Into Mastery
cool part of being human is that if you keep trying and don’t give up you can become proficient at most anything you can think of
Pain Signals Bad Choices; Discomfort Signals Growth
Pain and discomfort are not the same. Pain is what your bad choices are doing to you. Discomfort is what change feels like on the way out.
Improve by Doing the Opposite: Read, Write, Rest, Give
To improve your writing, read more. To improve your thinking, write more. To improve your understanding, build more. To improve your storytelling, present more. To improve your energy, rest more. To improve your network, give more. To improve your happiness, appreciate more. https://t.co/WM2XicQgEw
One Daily Habit Fueled My 8‑Figure Digital Success
In 2020, I was an employee stuck on Wall Street. Today, I run an 8-figure digital business. Here's the daily habit that helped me escape (with 11 tips to help you get started):
Take Notes, Read Countless Reports, Stay Informed
One thing I’ve learned is take notes and look at as many projects and technical reports as you can. I read probably 100 news releases a day.
Focus Beats Dilution: Choose Intensity Over Excess
Some things are better concentrated, not diluted: - Espresso > watered-down coffee - Dark chocolate > milk chocolate - High intensity training > junk volume - Actionable insight > information overload - Deep work > multitasking - Concise > rambling
Master Classic Etiquette to Stand Out Forever
If you want to stand out, just do the old fashioned things well: - Be on time - Be well read - Practice good posture - Look people in the eye - Do what you say you'll do - Have a confident handshake Few live up to...
Simple Daily Hacks to Boost Confidence Dramatically
7 hacks to 10x your confidence this week: • Smile even if you feel like crap • Slow down physically • Make others feel better • Quit one bad habit • Decide to not be a little bitch • Follow Alex M • Find a way to...
Notice the Present Daily to Boost Simple Happiness
Nobody's asking you to be blissful all the time. That's not realistic and frankly it sounds exhausting. But maybe you can be a little bit happier — not through some massive transformation, just by choosing to notice what's already here...
Rest Is a Biological Need, Not a Reward
Reminder from a Psychologist: Rest is not a reward for being productive. Rest is a biological need. You’re not being lazy when you’re exhausted.
Success Isn't Everything; Prioritize Peace and Personal Needs
We are all so busy focused on making it. But aren't we really all in search of peace at the end of the day? Please dont only pay attention to success... and neglect what you personally need in life. Somebody needs to...
Prioritize What Matters: Choose Your Next Task Wisely
Your to-do list isn’t the problem… it’s how you decide what to do next. If your days feel like a constant battle between emails, messages, and “urgent” tasks, this episode might be the reset you didn’t know you needed. Stop trying to...
One Success Beats Friends Who Never Try
If ONE out of 15 of your ideas succeed that’s better than 99% of your friends who never start a single idea
One Hour Screen‑free Before Bed Restores Sanity
For real, turn screens off 60 min before bed. I know it feels like death at first. Do it for a few days, and you’ll realize that it was slowly chipping away your sanity.
Mental Strength Requires Hard Work, Says Djokovic
Mental strength is not a gift, it is something that you have to work very hard to develop. A masterclass on focus, by Novak Djokovic https://t.co/Gp48fsZq5z
Life Demands Change: Adjust, Don’t Stay Stuck
Way too many of you aren’t changing your job your relationship your friends cause you think you’re in deep you’ve over-committed you’re already “there” … my friends .. life’s about adjustments - so adjust ❤️ https://t.co/soGfHJ8vr0
Only Consume Content that Solves Problems or Sparks Creation
I hate to break it to you, but 95% of reading, planning, and brainstorming is procrastination disguised as productivity. There are only 2 reasons to consume content: 1) It’s providing an answer to a problem that will remove the current bottleneck...
Simple Daily Habits Reset Your Nervous System
The simplest nervous system reset is not glamorous. Morning light. Slow breath. A walk without audio. Real food. Earlier sleep.
When Priorities Shift, Important Tasks Demand More Time
Interesting poll results For me, it’s like I didn’t have time for the important things, now I do… and important things take so much more time
Daily Brain Boost: Exercise, Hydration, Sleep, Supplements
3 things I’ve started to do for my brain health daily: Trying to incorporate more walking (and working out) Drinking enough water Less alcohol Sleep Creatine Lion’s Mane Methyl B-12