Actively seek out and endure difficult, uncomfortable situations (the ‘suck’) as the primary path to personal growth and deep self-knowledge, rather than avoiding them.
Engage in deep, honest introspection to understand and manage all your inner voices, including self-doubt and fears, using this internal conversation to drive action rather than inaction.
Deliberately choose and consistently engage in activities you don’t want to do to build mental resilience and willpower, recognizing this is a perishable skill requiring continuous upkeep.
Be brutally honest with yourself and others about your true identity, needs, and demanding lifestyle upfront, even if it’s uncomfortable, to foster genuine relationships and self-integrity.
Cultivate self-reliance and internal drive by doing hard work independently, without needing external validation or relying on ’life hacks,’ as true motivation comes from within.
Access your unconscious mind through daily, rigorous self-examination (‘spring cleaning’ the ‘cupboards’), starting with your deepest fears and insecurities, to uncover and address buried truths.
Anticipate and mentally prepare for failures, then process them thoroughly without dwelling, as understanding and overcoming setbacks is a necessary precursor to victory.
Engage in deep self-questioning to uncover your authentic self and purpose, rather than conforming to external expectations, to reveal a clear and individualized path of necessary actions.
Overcome procrastination and the wait for motivation by focusing on immediate action (‘just doing’), especially when facing overwhelming challenges, as consistent action builds momentum.
Deliberately limit financial or external success to ensure continued engagement in foundational, challenging activities that maintain willpower and self-identity, preventing complacency.
For difficult subjects, use handwriting and repetition to achieve photographic memory, learning the bulk first, then dissecting small details like pronunciation and dosage.
If physically limited, focus on how to get the best performance out of your current physical state, rather than being deterred by injuries or imperfections.
Practice complete concentration on whatever you are doing at that moment, avoiding multitasking to maximize effectiveness and mental training.
When studying, write notes in a way that allows you to mentally ‘flip through pages’ and visualize the information during tests for better recall.
If at rock bottom, create a powerful, aspirational ‘false reality’ or future self to serve as a strong internal motivator for initial action and self-improvement.
Drink 16-32 ounces of an electrolyte mix (like Element) first thing in the morning and during physical exercise to ensure proper hydration and optimal brain/body function.
Utilize meditation apps for various types of meditation, including Yoga Nidra or NSDR, to restore cognitive and physical energy, even with short 10-minute sessions.