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Some advice I'd give my old self, I wanted to share with you:
1) Get into a performance-based career, preferably at a famous organization whose name opens doors for the rest of your life (the training, network, tenure will 100x that). You'll be forced to become optimistic and efficient at an early age.
2) Usually takes ~6 months to learn the ropes then focus on getting a second source of income off the ground: Consulting/coaching, info product, e-com, real estate, learn AI or better find the winner in your circle and add to his bottom line until he takes you under his wing etc
3) Leave for yourself six months of cash. Then start investing 20% to 30% every month into the S&P 500 (take more risks (crypto etc) if you have extra disposable cash, or are young enough that you can roll the dice & still have 30-40y to make up for it).
4) Get in the gym or break a sweat 3-5x a week (no exceptions). This system will trick you into prioritizing health and showing up when you don't want to at an early age.
5) The whole drinking / bottle service / recreational drugs thing is completely stupid < 25-26 but it only gets worse past that. It's also the age you can tell which friends to keep close from the ones you should fade.
6) You can absolutely travel international 2-3x/year while crushing your career & starting/scaling a side hustle.
7) Massive amounts of anxiety in your 20s are normal even when you do all the right things - mental health gets 10x better in your 30s. Catching up in your 30s and 40s is *severely* more difficult and the few ppl capable of that are monumental forces of nature.
8) You don't need a crazy contact list to make it in biz/life. Just deep genuine relationships with 2-3 sharks more advanced on the path you're on is enough.
9) Never cut corners, it will ruin your reputation (getting burned a few times is a normal life tax).
10) You'll lose your first fortune foolishly (normal when you run at 1000mph without built-in judgement). The good news is you'll make it back in 1/5th of the time it took the first time.
11) Develop spiritually - no matter what people say, there is a reason Abrahamic religions resisted the test of time. (very) personal note: Do you worship God for the sake of God or because you're (secretly) wishing for something in return? I know I've worshipped "utility" (praying to "feel" certain ways or "get something") and it's been the greatest mistake of my life. I still fall into that every day (feature of being a human vs an angel) but now at least I actively try to catch myself / repent.
12) You're the luckiest man on earth if you can find a woman that's attractive to you (beauty is in the eye of the beholder), who sees the person you're trying to become and appreciate you even more for trying to grow into that. Be honest about your intentions. Have good intentions. Marry that person. have kids. Striving to become a worthy father will infuse every aspect of your character and 10x the best in it.
13) Check in on your loved ones, take care of your family and small circle. It's not about paying their rent but making sure they're alright - and them knowing you will show up in difficulty or challenge of life. No matter what.
14) Every other year, write down who you want to become by the end of this decade. Have a north star to guide your waking moments. When you're at a crossroads, ask yourself what would that person do. Remember two things: 1) what we seek is alignment between what we do and who we want to become. That misalignment causes lots of suffering. This is why you want to shed light onto it. 2) God has the last word on your affairs and that's why there is no mistake in how our lives unfold (focus on your reaction to it, more so than provoking certain events).
15) "Everything in life comes from compound interest. Relationships. Money. Health." Keep showing up. Take care of the small group around you. Extend your hand when you can. Trust the plan. And Smile. Life is great, and so are you
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