Only You Can Be You

What we can learn about ourselves and our journeys from the movie Good Will Hunting.

Two phases, but you can only be in one at a time. Are you taking action, getting shit done? Or reflecting, realigning with who you are? There’s value in both. Be mindful of where you are

How should you think about work and money once you have enough money to not need to work?

Spend more time doing work of consequence, by balancing thinking and doing

Quick reminder and exercise to take 2-3 minutes aside right now for gratitude.

When pessimism can help, and when it cant

What are the things you do that will be relevant across time?

Change the things you can, and don’t worry about the rest. Embrace those beliefs that let you be better

The two key ideas that you need to incorporate if you want to move forward with your life

If you want long term fulfillment, success, and really anything else that makes for a great life, even happiness, pursue meaning! Shout out to The Upside of Stress, which offers a life changing mindset shift on the (positive) impact of stress

Don’t get stuck between where you are and where your goal is. Have something to look forward to and anticipate. A transcendent reason for your goal

When you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice.

Navigating uncertainty by gut feel. Helping others, not by telling them what to do, but by helping them gain the tools and perspectives they need to reach that better way of living.

A lot of energy comes from being afraid of something. Light a fire under your butt.

Suffering leads to lack of suffering. Lack of suffering leads to suffering. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck

Listening to a guy at the dog park gripe about his life, I saw how his life is being made actively worse because of his worldview. And what you can do to make sure you’re enjoying the best life possible.

What is your best life in 10 years? Why asking that question can unlock an entirely new, better future for yourself, and how to implement it so that your vision comes true

Why you should be willing to push some customers away, and why clarity means knowing WHY you do what you do, as well as what you are and what you are NOT!