Actively seek to learn and grow in all aspects of life, as ‘if you’re not growing, you’re dying.’ This involves challenging yourself, reading, and learning from others’ experiences.
Ask deep, curious questions and truly listen to people, as this helps you connect on a deeper level and formulate better follow-up questions in any conversation.
Create a yearly list of goals for personal life, relationships, career, and health to track progress and ensure continuous growth.
Strive to maximize every day and activity, approaching tasks with full effort and presence, rather than doing anything ‘half-ass.’
Aim to be fully present in each moment, whether in the zone or flow, to truly exhaust life and avoid dwelling on the past or future.
Mediate consistently, starting with 5-10 minutes daily and potentially increasing to 25-30 minutes, including visualizations, positive affirmations, and prayer, to feel better and foster clearer thinking.
Utilize silent meditation time to allow your mind to relax, as this state can foster new ideas and help solve problems that wouldn’t emerge otherwise.
Engage in about an hour of physical exercise daily, such as running, lifting weights, or playing tennis, to support longevity and overall well-being.
After experiencing or witnessing difficult events, take a brief moment to absorb what happened without dwelling on it, to prevent paralysis and maintain emotional well-being.
Don’t lose your human touch or be afraid to show emotion, even in professional contexts, as it’s crucial for empathy and connecting with others.
Simplify your core life philosophies to fundamental principles like ‘don’t judge others, be a good person, and know that this thing that you’re living through, it’s not about you,’ to live a meaningful life.
Focus on spending time with the core 20% of friends and family who bring 80% of your happiness, as strong relationships are crucial for well-being.
Reduce news alerts, stick to trusted news organizations, and be mindful of opinion-based journalism and unverified sources from social media to avoid feeling overwhelmed or constantly enraged.
Promote an environment where diverse voices and ideas are heard, asking questions and ‘red teaming’ concepts to ensure comprehensive and accurate outcomes.
Embrace the philosophy of ‘I don’t know where I’m going, but I know how to get there,’ by listening to your intuition and following subtle cues in life, even when the path ahead is unclear.
Recognize that ’too much chaos is unstable, but too little is not living,’ encouraging an acceptance of change and dynamic experiences.