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I just turned 22
In 22 tweets, I will try to summarise actionable lessons I learnt over the last 5 years after dropping out, making hundreds of mistakes, interacting with 10k+ people and working on dozens of projects
I am still learning, so I could be wrong
]I just turned 22
In 22 tweets, I will try to summarise actionable lessons I learnt over the last 5 years after dropping out, making hundreds of mistakes, interacting with 10k+ people and working on dozens of projects
I am still learning, so I could be wrong
Note: Most advice including this is useless as it lacks context
I have tried to keep these tips actionable (with evidence) compared to most "perfume" advice out there such as "don't settle", etc.
DM me if you want details or help with any point below
Let's start
I have tried to keep these tips actionable (with evidence) compared to most "perfume" advice out there such as "don't settle", etc.
DM me if you want details or help with any point below
Let's start
1. Read the best 20 books ever written, at least three times
The top 20 books will probably cost you $200 but will teach you more than you would learn be spending hundreds of thousands on your formal schooling
This link will help you in choosing them https://www.goodbooks.io/top-100/non-fiction
The top 20 books will probably cost you $200 but will teach you more than you would learn be spending hundreds of thousands on your formal schooling
This link will help you in choosing them https://www.goodbooks.io/top-100/non-fiction
2. Don't take yourself too seriously
We are insignificant in the grand scheme of things
Not convinced? Check out
Be grateful for what you have and enjoy the little things in life. Practice gratitude every morning
In the end, nothing else matters anyway
We are insignificant in the grand scheme of things
Not convinced? Check out
Be grateful for what you have and enjoy the little things in life. Practice gratitude every morning
In the end, nothing else matters anyway
3. No one cares about you (unless it directly or indirectly benefits them)
Life is a single player game
Use this to your advantage. Go the extra mile. DM your loyal follower on twitter, call and check in on an old but forgotten friend, etc.
Be extra kind. Build a tribe.
Life is a single player game
Use this to your advantage. Go the extra mile. DM your loyal follower on twitter, call and check in on an old but forgotten friend, etc.
Be extra kind. Build a tribe.
4. Your network is your net worth
To build your network, ask yourself, how can I add value to the other person? How can I possibly help?
Seek to give, not to get
Give without even thinking what you could get in return. Give generously
Just THIS, will do wonders
To build your network, ask yourself, how can I add value to the other person? How can I possibly help?
Seek to give, not to get
Give without even thinking what you could get in return. Give generously
Just THIS, will do wonders
5. You are the average of people you spend the most amount of time with or think about
Choose your friends, colleagues and idols wisely
Have high standards
Surround yourself with people who help you be your best self and give you honest feedback
Choose your friends, colleagues and idols wisely
Have high standards
Surround yourself with people who help you be your best self and give you honest feedback
6. But how do you do that? How do you audit your group of people?
Make a list of your non negotiables. For example, "I don't want to surround myself with people who often gossip about others"
Distance yourself from people who don't meet those non negotiables
Make a list of your non negotiables. For example, "I don't want to surround myself with people who often gossip about others"
Distance yourself from people who don't meet those non negotiables
7. There's nothing more important in life than your family and friends
I learnt this the hard way.
Nurture those relationships, it's probably THE ONLY thing you will reminisce on your death bed and help you lead a wholesome life.
Watch this video
I learnt this the hard way.
Nurture those relationships, it's probably THE ONLY thing you will reminisce on your death bed and help you lead a wholesome life.
Watch this video
8. Well there's one thing that's more important than the above
And that's your own health
Fast
Lift (body weight)
HIIT
Meditate
Drink water
Avoid sugar & packaged/outside food
Get your macros (prioritise protein) and micros (vit d, biotin, etc)
Have consistent sleep time
And that's your own health
Fast
Lift (body weight)
HIIT
Meditate
Drink water
Avoid sugar & packaged/outside food
Get your macros (prioritise protein) and micros (vit d, biotin, etc)
Have consistent sleep time
9. Find a mentor
Have mentors and role models to look up to
How do you find good mentors? Refer to pt 4 and pt 6
A good mentor doesn't have all the answers, but is someone who shows you your blind spots
Ideally, have at least 2 mentors for personal and professional growth
Have mentors and role models to look up to
How do you find good mentors? Refer to pt 4 and pt 6
A good mentor doesn't have all the answers, but is someone who shows you your blind spots
Ideally, have at least 2 mentors for personal and professional growth
10. Have a grand vision
Ask yourself, what do I want to be remembered for?
The earlier you find it, the better (it can change)
Even though you will be insignificant in the grand scheme of things, having a sense of purpose in life makes this game fun, challenging and fulfilling
Ask yourself, what do I want to be remembered for?
The earlier you find it, the better (it can change)
Even though you will be insignificant in the grand scheme of things, having a sense of purpose in life makes this game fun, challenging and fulfilling
11. But how do you find your purpose/vision?
This one is usually difficult to answer but there are some frameworks
I find the Ikigai framework to be interesting https://medium.com/thrive-global/ikigai-the-japanese-secret-to-a-long-and-happy-life-might-just-help-you-live-a-more-fulfilling-9871d01992b7
This article is also great https://markmanson.net/life-purpose
A good mentor can also help with this
This one is usually difficult to answer but there are some frameworks
I find the Ikigai framework to be interesting https://medium.com/thrive-global/ikigai-the-japanese-secret-to-a-long-and-happy-life-might-just-help-you-live-a-more-fulfilling-9871d01992b7
This article is also great https://markmanson.net/life-purpose
A good mentor can also help with this
12. What doesn't kill you makes you stronger
We all have battles to fight
But most of our battles are battles of the mind, not of the body
"You have power over your mind — not outside events. Realise this, and you will find strength."
Read this https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/kidding-ourselves/201405/the-remarkable-power-hope
We all have battles to fight
But most of our battles are battles of the mind, not of the body
"You have power over your mind — not outside events. Realise this, and you will find strength."
Read this https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/kidding-ourselves/201405/the-remarkable-power-hope
13. Have high moral boundaries and a value system others can admire
Set a high benchmark for yourself
The way you'd make non negotiables for your friend group, make them for yourself
Read them out aloud daily
Stick to them diligently and you will be silently rewarded
Set a high benchmark for yourself
The way you'd make non negotiables for your friend group, make them for yourself
Read them out aloud daily
Stick to them diligently and you will be silently rewarded
14. Don't chase awards
It's good to be recognised for your work but don't make that the sole purpose of life, it gets addicting and makes you toxic after a point
Focus on yourself, your work and value creation, cut out the BS. Everything else will automatically follow
It's good to be recognised for your work but don't make that the sole purpose of life, it gets addicting and makes you toxic after a point
Focus on yourself, your work and value creation, cut out the BS. Everything else will automatically follow
15. Kill your ego
It's easy to develop ego in the online world by having followers, likes, superficial appreciation, etc
It's nearly impossible to do great things in life with ego, as you won't be able to build a tribe
Refer to pt 2 above and let that video destroy your ego
It's easy to develop ego in the online world by having followers, likes, superficial appreciation, etc
It's nearly impossible to do great things in life with ego, as you won't be able to build a tribe
Refer to pt 2 above and let that video destroy your ego
16. Don't compare yourself
With everyone's lives and achievements publicly available online, it's difficult to not let it affect you
There will always be those who are greater or lesser than you
In the end, nothing will matter and it's foolish to compare and get sad
With everyone's lives and achievements publicly available online, it's difficult to not let it affect you
There will always be those who are greater or lesser than you
In the end, nothing will matter and it's foolish to compare and get sad
17. Take more shots
You miss 100% of the shots you don't take
Having a goal is useless if you don't take a shot at it
The more shots you take, the higher is your probability of scoring the goal
Most people are too afraid to take a shot
Remember, there's nothing you can lose
You miss 100% of the shots you don't take
Having a goal is useless if you don't take a shot at it
The more shots you take, the higher is your probability of scoring the goal
Most people are too afraid to take a shot
Remember, there's nothing you can lose
18. Compounding is the 8th wonder of the world
Our brains think linearly which is why most of us fail to benefit from compounding
Study about compounding and imbibe it into your brain
Leverage it in finance, habit formation, etc
Start small, start early and stay consistent
Our brains think linearly which is why most of us fail to benefit from compounding
Study about compounding and imbibe it into your brain
Leverage it in finance, habit formation, etc
Start small, start early and stay consistent
19. Focus on creating the right habits and killing the bad ones
"First you create your habits, then your habits create you" - @jamesclear
Exercise, Meditate, Journal, Read, Be Grateful, Manage your money,
"First you create your habits, then your habits create you" - @jamesclear
Exercise, Meditate, Journal, Read, Be Grateful, Manage your money,
20. Focus will be the superpower of the 21st century
We live in an age of information and distraction overload
Turn off most of your notifications. Check out the Indistractable book by @NirEyal https://www.nirandfar.com/indistractable/
We live in an age of information and distraction overload
Turn off most of your notifications. Check out the Indistractable book by @NirEyal https://www.nirandfar.com/indistractable/
21. Be a story teller
The human brain thinks in stories and visuals
The best route inside someone's mind is through a story
Learn how to craft good stories and tell them to create an impact
Watch this video to start your storytelling journey
The human brain thinks in stories and visuals
The best route inside someone's mind is through a story
Learn how to craft good stories and tell them to create an impact
Watch this video to start your storytelling journey
22. Learn to think for yourself
Information is free and abundant today
What remains scarce is insight
First principles thinking can probably have the highest impact on your intellectual growth
Learn it all here http://fpt.guide/
Information is free and abundant today
What remains scarce is insight
First principles thinking can probably have the highest impact on your intellectual growth
Learn it all here http://fpt.guide/
23. Bonus - Proactively learn new skills and sharpen your axe
“Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.” - Abraham Lincoln
Strive to be your best self in the limited time you've been given here on this mote of dust
“Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.” - Abraham Lincoln
Strive to be your best self in the limited time you've been given here on this mote of dust
There are many lessons which I missed out, I will try to cover them in a blog post soon
We're also working on something cool to help you learn some of the above lessons early on life, as schools don't teach them
Stay tuned and thank you for reading till the end :)
We're also working on something cool to help you learn some of the above lessons early on life, as schools don't teach them
Stay tuned and thank you for reading till the end :)
Just realised some tweets were published incomplete. Pardon the error. Will fix in the blog post.
