2. Make 'No' your default. Whether it's new work projects or social gatherings, saying 'Yes' to non-priorities ruins your priorities. In the words of Mark Manson, if it's not a 'fuck yes,' it's a no.
Life hacks I know at 30 I wish I knew at 20:
2. Make 'No' your default. Whether it's new work projects or social gatherings, saying 'Yes' to non-priorities ruins your priorities. In the words of Mark Manson, if it's not a 'fuck yes,' it's a no.
4. You don't have to finish the book or movie if it sucks.
6. Success comes down to a simple choice: 1. Decide exactly what you want. 2. Determine the price you have to pay. 3. Choose if you're willing to pay it.
10. Score your day (like a movie) with music. Music is a powerful mood enhancer. Almost everything is more enjoyable with music. My go-to: Hans Zimmer.
12. Follow Japan's 80% Rule: "Eat until you're only 80% full." Nobody has time for a food coma
13. Normalize midday naps. You get two days of energy in one
16. Spotlight Effect (Bias): We think people are paying far more attention to us than they are. Harsh truth: Your freedom begins the day you realize nobody is thinking about you.
21. Master the "gift of goodbye." You don't owe loyalty to a friend, partner, or employer who belittles you. Successful & happy people simply say goodbye.
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Search millions of books on Open Library,
(available through digital lending).
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An email address.
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• 3 maintenance activities
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Delicious tacos, presentation you crushed, a moment of inner peace. Write it down.
Gratitude programs a mindset of abundance.
4. Lay out clothes
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Starts the night before.
9 evening habits that make all the difference:
1. Write down tomorrow's 3:3:3 plan
• 3 hours on your most important project
• 3 shorter tasks
• 3 maintenance activities
Defining a "productive day" is crucial.
Or else you'll never be at peace (even with excellent output).
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A best-selling author\u2019s 3-3-3 Method:
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Separating your life and work is key.
3. Journal 1 beautiful life moment
Delicious tacos, presentation you crushed, a moment of inner peace. Write it down.
Gratitude programs a mindset of abundance.
4. Lay out clothes
Get exercise clothes ready for tomorrow. Upon waking up, jump rope for 2 mins. It will activate your mind + body.
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