Lesson-1 ๐๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ง๐๐๐ซ๐๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ฉ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ
I believe that some of what we call “luck” is actually the macro result of 1,000s of micro actions. Your daily habits can put you in a position where “luck” is more likely to strike. Increase your serendipity surface area & engineer your own serendipity.
Lesson-2: ๐๐ก๐ ๐๐ฑ๐ฉ๐จ๐ง๐๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐๐ฅ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฐ๐ญ๐ก ๐๐ก๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ ๐
Human brains cannot fathom the insane power of exponential growth. We consistently underestimate its impact. When you’re on an exponential growth curveโstop trying to set specific goals. Strap in, keep your head back, and enjoy the ride.
Lesson-3 ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ค ๐๐ข๐ค๐ ๐ ๐๐ข๐จ๐ง
Most people are not wired to work 9-5. Modern work culture is a remnant of the Industrial Ageโlong periods of steady, monotonous work. If your goal is to do inspired, creative work, you have to work like a lion. Sprint when inspired. Rest. Repeat.
Lesson-4 ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ง๐๐๐ซ๐ญ๐๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐ฒ
Having a high tolerance for uncertainty is a unique competitive advantage. It prevents you from settling. When we fear uncertainty, we settle to escape its grasp. Tolerate uncertainty for a bit longerโnever settle for less than you deserve.
Lesson-5 ๐
๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐จ๐ง๐ ๐จ๐ ๐๐๐ง๐ข๐ฎ๐ฌ
Your Zone of Genius is where your interests, passions and skills align. Find yours, then slowly shift your life to spend more time in it. Start playing games you are uniquely well-suited to win. You’ll find more happiness, fulfillment, and success.
Lesson-6 ๐๐ก๐ ๐๐ข๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ง๐ ๐ ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐๐ฆ๐ฆ๐
Small changes can happen naturally. Big changes only happen with a massive, deliberate push. You cannot expect big changes to happen on their own. You have to force the issue. It’s scary as shit. If you believe in something, close your eyes and jump.
Lesson-7 ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ ๐๐ญ๐ ๐๐ง๐๐จ๐ฆ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐๐ซ๐ฅ๐ฒ
If you have to ask if it’s time to delegate, it’s already too late. Trust me, I learned this the hard wayโฆโฆ.When you’re building and growing, delegate and outsource so early it feels uncomfortable. Leverage is a beautiful thing.
Lesson-8 ๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐ญ ๐
๐จ๐ซ๐ฐ๐๐ซ๐
No matter how far you go, always remember that you didnโt make it on your own. Pay it forward. Be a mentor. Be a champion for others. Their growth should become a source of tremendous joy and pride.
Lesson-9 ๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐ก๐๐ง๐ค ๐๐จ๐ฎ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐
Show more gratitude to the people who have mentored, supported, or helped you. Not just on special occasionsโevery single day. “I appreciate you” is my most frequently sent tweet and text. Why? Because it’s true. Gratitude makes the world a better place.
This was my –hopefully successful– attempt at abstracting the chaos of my life through which some others can also learn something.