Thomas Diaz

Start now. If you're afraid of judgment, start in private. If you're afraid the goal is too big, start small. If you're afraid you don't know enough, start learning. Start now.

"The great escape of our time is escape from personal responsibility for the consequences of one's own behaviour" - Thomas Sowell Stop blaming others. Stop making excuses. Stop expecting someone else to fix your problems. Problems end when you take responsibility.

Be careful when you set big goals. Break them into small steps with a clear deadline. It takes the weight off your shoulders, and keep you moving forward.

Change train if you're headed in the wrong direction. Take a step back and write down your goals. Paying the price of a new entry is still cheaper than wasting years heading nowhere.

Hard pill to swallow: You can't control everything. You don't need to carry other people's work. Trust brings lightness.

Selective pain comes from putting yourself in discomfort. It triggers the urge to escape the situation, but it teaches you to endure.

The more you run, the more enduring you become; the more you speak in public, the more confident you become; the more you draw, the more artistic you become; the more you say "yes", the more open-minded you become.

The right partner is someone who : 1) Adds value to your life 2) Clearly communicates their expectations 3) Takes responsibility for their own happiness A partner walks with you along the path, but owns their own journey.

Stop waiting for the perfect moment : - Dedicate 1h a day to your goals - Share early your ideas to your ICP - Focus on feedback You'll learn 10x more than from any online course.

Harsh truth : Most "safe" choices keep you in your comfort zone. If you want to avoid long-term regrets, then take worthy risks. It's better to fail multiple times, learn from your lessons, than staying on your sofa.

Stop caring so much what others think. When you do, you lose focus on your goals. Put that energy back into yourself.

If you feel unproductive, then : - Set a timer for 60 minutes (use Google timer or your phone). - Turn off all notifications. - Work until the timer rings. - Track your timing in an excel sheet or online form. You don't more time, you need more focus.

Stop abusing coffee. Too much triggers anxiety and panic. Your ideal dose depends on your body, lifestyle, and sensitivity. For most healthy adults : <400mg of caffeine/day (3-4 small cups)

@JamesClear There's 3 types of people : - Takers - Matchers - Givers The universe conspires for the givers. They end up receiving more.

Decide the type of person you want to be. Prove it to yourself with small wins.

@valentinmakes I track my focus, so by the end of the day I know where my time went. It makes you realize how hard it is to stay focus on 1 task.

You don't need more motivation. You need less inputs. One tab. One goal. One block of deep work. You'll outdo 99% of the population by protecting your focus.

@charlesmiller_7 Don't be brutal with yourself. Big changes often backfire. 1% better each day is enough. Small wins compound.

The billionaire who clones businesses : Mohnish Pabrai. He told Steven Bartlett the proven playbook to quit your 9-5 in 9 months. Here's the breakdown :