35 Lessons At 35

The below are 35 lessons for living, learning, thriving, and otherwise positioning oneself to derive the utmost quality from the time we’ve been granted. May what’s meant to resonate, resonate.

  1. Your future self does not benefit from you suffering for your suffering now. Focus on becoming the person that you'll be glad you focused on becoming when the suffering concludes.

  2. Clarity clarifies. When you're clear on the current state, and on the fundamental criteria of the future state, a path can come into view.

  3. The “contrarian” opinion might be exactly what someone needs to hear. When given the opportunity, voice it (especially and primarily in casual conversation. Do not agree just to agree). Bonus: The messenger matters. You can say the right thing, but depending on the listener, you may not be the right person saying it. (As this can be difficult to detect with precision, keep expressing.)

  4. Money is a tool to create preferred experiences and accelerate outcomes. Use it.

  5. How to feel like you're winning: Put yourself in more situations that align to your strengths. The more often you feel like you're winning, the more likely it is, that you actually are, or will.

Read more

34 Lessons At 34

  1. There’s only one quality of a system that has any significance, and that’s whether it works for you. Modes of organization are no different here. You can launch eight different heavily-architected note taking or task management systems—the one that works is the one you easily revisit and utilize regularly. Personal utility beats grand appeal.

  2. Wait out your non-beneficial cravings. They’ll pass.

  3. To limit distraction or detraction, remove options. Turn your phone off. Set rules and boundaries. In areas of highest priority, do not be afraid to be resolute and binary.

  4. Wholly related to lesson three: Determine what's required for you to be effective in the areas that matter to you. Filter accordingly.

  5. What is meant for you will not miss you. Be present; be available.

  6. Do not lament that which you do not invite. What is not your fault needn't be your shame.

Read more