yes, it’s my birthday today.
these are 33 short lessons I’ve learned in the 12053 days I’ve graced this earth.
(no, I will not elaborate.)
- wear sunscreen;
- moisturize everything, especially your eyes;
- walk, run, bike, climb… move your body, do it barefoot;
- eat raw and fresh;
- fast regularly;
- humor is free, so think funnily because…
- nobody is watching, we’re all busy with our own lives;
- care less, retirement is a 21st century concept;
- care more, live intently;
- do small things often, because…
- quantity and consistency is better than quality;
- choose wisely, pain of discipline or pain of regret;
- automate as much as possible;
- get 1% better every day;
- specialize in following your dreams, not a skill;
- dominate 3 skills 25% better than most people;
- read 20 pages a day, keep notes;
- your brain is for processing not storing information, use it wisely;
- go first;
- create a morning routine;
- polish your thoughts, strive for clarity;
- meditate, if only a minute a day;
- write;
- create, don’t just consume;
- emulate your mentors;
- if it takes 2 minutes, do it now;
- surround yourself with people that put you in check;
- surround yourself with cheerleaders;
- travel, ask questions, get curios;
- you’re living your biography, make sure you enjoy reading it;
- call your parents, they miss you;
- be fun, have fun, nobody likes a downer;
- do the least harm.
don’t listen to me, what do I know?
I’ll see you tomorrow.
today is day 262 of the year, there are 103 days remaining of 2022
