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Without ownership, when you’re sleeping, you’re not earning. When you’re retired, you’re not earning. When you’re on vacation, you’re not earning. And you can’t earn nonlinearly.
If you have hobbies around your intellectual curiosity, you’re more likely to develop these passions. [1]
I think the best way to stay away from this constant love of money is to not upgrade your lifestyle as you make money.
Facebook redesigns. Twitter redesigns. Personalities, careers, and teams also need redesigns. There are no permanent solutions in a dynamic system.
IF YOU CAN’T DECIDE, THE ANSWER IS NO.
What are the most efficient ways to build new mental models? Read a lot—just read. [2]
Reading science, math, and philosophy one hour per day will likely put you at the upper echelon of human success within seven years.
Another way to do this is to read originals and read classics. If you’re interested in evolution, read Charles Darwin. Don’t begin with Richard Dawkins (even though I think he’s great). Read him later; read Darwin first.
every second you have on this planet is very precious, and it’s your responsibility to make sure you’re happy and interpreting everything in the best possible way. [9]
HAPPINESS REQUIRES PRESENCE At any given time, when you’re walking down the streets, a very small percentage of your brain is focused on the present. The rest is planning the future or regretting the past. This keeps you from having an incredible experience. It’s keeping you from seeing the beauty in everything and for being grateful for where you are. You can literally destroy your happiness if you spend all of your time living in delusions of the future. [4]
Pick one big desire in your life at any given time to give yourself purpose and motivation.
You’re going to die one day, and none of this is going to matter. So enjoy yourself. Do something positive. Project some love. Make someone happy. Laugh a little bit. Appreciate the moment. And do your work. [8]
Mantra for life
I highly recommend listening to the Tim Ferriss’s podcast with Wim Hof.
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