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If you’ve got big ideas, there are a million reasonable arguments against pursuing them. Chasing big dreams often means ignoring those arguments and being a little unreasonable.
So many great things in life come from simply trying to be a friend—meeting people, being genuinely interested, and keeping in touch. The rewards are both personal and professional.
People will ask you to do what they see you doing. If you want to get certain types of work, make sure people see you doing it.
We only get one life. Live so that, in your final moments, you can look back and smile at a life you’re proud of.
We become things by doing them consistently. Making a cake once doesn’t make you a baker, but making cakes every day does.
The process, effort, and struggle are what make the finish line meaningful. Earning your reward feels better than getting it for free.
Communities and industries can be unwelcoming. Offer warmth and give people a reason to stick around.
Admiration is nice, but being set apart gets lonely. Treat people as peers, not followers, and build a real community.
Imagine every choice is being watched. Make decisions as if everything you do will eventually become public knowledge.
Being the same in person as you are in public is a compliment. Avoid putting on a persona—just be yourself.
Don’t fear salt. Season food at every step. Many people dislike foods simply because they’re under-seasoned.
Anti-MSG campaigns were based on racist pseudo-science. Embrace it for more flavorful food.
Physical photos and mementos might seem like clutter, but they’re delightful reminders of your past and stories.
Make enough to remove stress, but beyond that, money only matters if it helps you enjoy life. Dying rich but miserable isn’t the goal.
Wonder how things work, ask questions, and explore. The world is big, weird, and wonderful—take every chance to learn.
Power implies control, but love and trust mean people want to be part of your story willingly.
If you want to change behavior, make the desired action the default and easiest choice. People naturally take the smoothest path.
It’s not always fun, but taking care of your body pays off in every aspect of life.
You become like those you spend time with, and the spaces you inhabit shape you, too.
Fear of failure limits experience and growth. You have to be bad before you get good—practice is essential.
Mastering the skill of learning new things has the biggest compounding return on investment in life.
In every area of life, unclear expectations lead to problems. Get specific about what’s expected.
Everyone has their own agenda. If you can align your goals with others’, you turn arguments into collaborations.
Have hard conversations when needed. Withholding valuable feedback to be “nice” robs others of the chance to improve.
Turning vague ideas into actionable plans is hard but necessary to make dreams reality.
Technical skills plateau, but being enjoyable and effective in groups will always serve you.
Struggling through challenges gives you deeper understanding and leads to better solutions.
Most things are blurry and complex. Accepting this reduces stress.
Pushing yourself just beyond your comfort zone leads to continuous growth.
Big achievements require steady effort over months or years, not just quick sprints.
Clarifying terms often reveals you’re actually on the same page.
Life improves when you have people nearby who show up, help, and connect in small ways.
Embracing your unique self is paradoxically what makes you “cool” to others.
Life is ultimately meaningless, so you get to choose what matters to you—there are no rules.
Choosing to focus on the positive can make your whole world brighter.
We don’t control anything or anyone. Accepting that frees up energy for what matters and can change everything.
Many problems are caused by simple dehydration.
Getting enough sleep is a genuine superpower.
Fiction, history, psychology—new perspectives spark creativity and interesting conversations.
Everyone’s story is unique. Take what’s useful from advice and leave the rest behind.