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I turned 25 today.
In my life to this point, there have been many wins, losses, lessons, ups & downs
Here are 24 lessons, rules, observations, takeaways that serve as my personal compass
I call this The DEEP Principles
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In my life to this point, there have been many wins, losses, lessons, ups & downs
Here are 24 lessons, rules, observations, takeaways that serve as my personal compass
I call this The DEEP Principles
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1/ Always opt for long-term thinking over short-term gratification
In other words, use the compound effect in your favour, because it's either working for you or against you --but it's working regardless
This applies to business, relationships, content creation, fitness etc
In other words, use the compound effect in your favour, because it's either working for you or against you --but it's working regardless
This applies to business, relationships, content creation, fitness etc
2/ F*ck an âidentityâ
I used to struggle with this a lot when I got so wrapped up in being an "athlete" that when I got injured & could no longer play, I was lost
Do not identify by titles, emotions/feelings, tribes, religions, status, skin colour or anything else
Just be
I used to struggle with this a lot when I got so wrapped up in being an "athlete" that when I got injured & could no longer play, I was lost
Do not identify by titles, emotions/feelings, tribes, religions, status, skin colour or anything else
Just be
3/ The only real risk in life is not taking any
Itâs better to try something and fail than to never try at all, trying to be "perfect" (doesn't exist).
Often you'll find that there's actually beauty in "failure"
It's usually just a lesson in disguise
Itâs better to try something and fail than to never try at all, trying to be "perfect" (doesn't exist).
Often you'll find that there's actually beauty in "failure"
It's usually just a lesson in disguise
4/ I love learning, but I hate school
Education takes many shapes / forms, but for me personally? I found that all school did was:
a) try to force me in a neat little box for society
b) make me a good little employee
c) stifled creativity and critical thinking
d) give me debt
Education takes many shapes / forms, but for me personally? I found that all school did was:
a) try to force me in a neat little box for society
b) make me a good little employee
c) stifled creativity and critical thinking
d) give me debt
5/ We only have 1 life to live (surprising, I know)
I personally prefer to maximize actually LIVING as opposed to trying to "make a living"
Fulfillment, Joy, Connection, Calm ---These are the keys to "happiness" in my book
I personally prefer to maximize actually LIVING as opposed to trying to "make a living"
Fulfillment, Joy, Connection, Calm ---These are the keys to "happiness" in my book
6/ I learn more from having genuine conversations with people than I do in formal education
I can learn more about a certain topic by talking to someone who is passionate about it than struggling to read some textbook on the same topic
It's what makes me a good podcaster
I can learn more about a certain topic by talking to someone who is passionate about it than struggling to read some textbook on the same topic
It's what makes me a good podcaster
7/ I do not believe in retirement
The concept doesnât make sense to me
Work 40+ years for a (not guaranteed) pension so you can buy a boat or take that trip you've always wanted to go on when you're 70?
I'm good bro, keep your pension
*My view on this will likely shift*
The concept doesnât make sense to me
Work 40+ years for a (not guaranteed) pension so you can buy a boat or take that trip you've always wanted to go on when you're 70?
I'm good bro, keep your pension
*My view on this will likely shift*
8/ Being comfortable with being alone with yourself is a super power
Probably the most important lesson
I have learned more about myself spending time with no music, podcasts, TV, books, or any external stimulation than I have with all those things
Listen to yourself
OBSERVE!
Probably the most important lesson
I have learned more about myself spending time with no music, podcasts, TV, books, or any external stimulation than I have with all those things
Listen to yourself
OBSERVE!
9/ A calm mind, a healthy body and lack of suffering for myself and loved ones is the only thing that matters
- Calm mind trained through mindfulness
- healthy body achieved through proper nutrition, fitness, mobility
- lack of suffering through faith, prayer, love, connection
- Calm mind trained through mindfulness
- healthy body achieved through proper nutrition, fitness, mobility
- lack of suffering through faith, prayer, love, connection
10/ credit to @naval for this one, but I prefer to play in the arena of wealth over the arena of status
We all play games in life - pick the one worth playing
- Status games (new lambo, reality tv show, poppin' ace of spaces)
- Wealth games (assets, FF, generational wealth)
We all play games in life - pick the one worth playing
- Status games (new lambo, reality tv show, poppin' ace of spaces)
- Wealth games (assets, FF, generational wealth)
11/ If you really want anything, stop chasing it
Become the type of person who gets it
Actually become the type of person you want to be by reverse engineering the traits, habits, routines of somebody capable of achieving whatever it is
(cc: @BenWByrne @realryanbooth)
Become the type of person who gets it
Actually become the type of person you want to be by reverse engineering the traits, habits, routines of somebody capable of achieving whatever it is
(cc: @BenWByrne @realryanbooth)
12/ Whatever you are not changing, you are choosing
I don't know where I saw this on twitter, but it became my phone wallpaper for a reason
We complain about shit that we don't like, but ultimately it's often our choice to accept that as our reality - otherwise...we'd change
I don't know where I saw this on twitter, but it became my phone wallpaper for a reason
We complain about shit that we don't like, but ultimately it's often our choice to accept that as our reality - otherwise...we'd change
13/ Deliberate Discomfort is the key to building a life worth living
It's putting yourself in uncomfortable situations intentionally
You learn that its possible + it's where growth happens
Try this challenge if you need a reset https://andyfrisella.com/pages/75hard-info
It's putting yourself in uncomfortable situations intentionally
You learn that its possible + it's where growth happens
Try this challenge if you need a reset https://andyfrisella.com/pages/75hard-info
14/ If you're going to pursue something in life, chase fun - not money, status, fame or ass
Having fun is....fun
This doesn't need some deep, intellectual explanation, it's just fun
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Having fun is....fun
This doesn't need some deep, intellectual explanation, it's just fun
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15/ Sometimes in order to move forward, you have to move backwards & thatâs okay
Heard @naval & @tferriss say something like "sometimes you have to climb down the mountain to make it to the top; few are willing to walk down in the first place"
Takes humility + self-awareness
Heard @naval & @tferriss say something like "sometimes you have to climb down the mountain to make it to the top; few are willing to walk down in the first place"
Takes humility + self-awareness
16/ Unlearning is the real learning
Often, it's more important to SUBTRACT than it is to ADD
Many of us think buying that new book, enrolling in that course, listening to that podcast will propel us forward (guilty)
This just leads to information overload
Principles>tactics
Often, it's more important to SUBTRACT than it is to ADD
Many of us think buying that new book, enrolling in that course, listening to that podcast will propel us forward (guilty)
This just leads to information overload
Principles>tactics
17/ Human beings are fundamentally the same
We all want similar things in life: health, wealth, happiness, lack of suffering for ourselves and our loved ones, a roof over our head, laughter, connection
It's because of this principle that I'm able to relate almost anybody
We all want similar things in life: health, wealth, happiness, lack of suffering for ourselves and our loved ones, a roof over our head, laughter, connection
It's because of this principle that I'm able to relate almost anybody
18/ Podcasting helps people find their voice
In a world where you can create and publish a podcast from your smartphone, there's almost no excuse not to if you're looking for a medium to expand on your creativity, find your voice, grow your network, or monetize your brand
In a world where you can create and publish a podcast from your smartphone, there's almost no excuse not to if you're looking for a medium to expand on your creativity, find your voice, grow your network, or monetize your brand
19/ 10 Daily Practices that make me a better person
1) AM meditation
2) AM Affirmations
3) AM journaling
4) Mind Clearing Walks
5) Exercise for 45 minutes
6) Reading
7) Eat at least 80% clean
8) BREATHE MOTHERF*CKER @Iceman_Hof
9) Learn something every day
10) SLEEP 8 HOURS
1) AM meditation
2) AM Affirmations
3) AM journaling
4) Mind Clearing Walks
5) Exercise for 45 minutes
6) Reading
7) Eat at least 80% clean
8) BREATHE MOTHERF*CKER @Iceman_Hof
9) Learn something every day
10) SLEEP 8 HOURS
20/ Your network IS your net worth
Pretty self explanatory, and you've heard it before - you're the sum of the people you're around
Don't be the smartest person in the room
Don't be afraid to trim the fat
Do connect & collaborate
Pretty self explanatory, and you've heard it before - you're the sum of the people you're around
Don't be the smartest person in the room
Don't be afraid to trim the fat
Do connect & collaborate
21/ Add value to peoples lives & you'll never worry about money again
While you're young invest in learning high-income skills that allow you to generate income at will
If you're selling your time for $ at a job, just remember you're expendable
Don't overthink this
While you're young invest in learning high-income skills that allow you to generate income at will
If you're selling your time for $ at a job, just remember you're expendable
Don't overthink this
22/ Strategies to cope when sh*t seemingly hits the fan
- pen to paper, dump everything on your mind onto that paper
- keep things in perspective. A year from now, it almost definitely won't matter
- don't respond when emotional
- go for a long walk
- go for a long drive
- pen to paper, dump everything on your mind onto that paper
- keep things in perspective. A year from now, it almost definitely won't matter
- don't respond when emotional
- go for a long walk
- go for a long drive
23/ If you can't train yourself to be happy right now with what you have, you'll never be happy
People waste their whole lives embodying the "Arrival Fallacy"
Oh once I get X, THEN I'll be happy
F*ck that noise
All we have is right now
People waste their whole lives embodying the "Arrival Fallacy"
Oh once I get X, THEN I'll be happy
F*ck that noise
All we have is right now
24/ It's Not That Deep
Seriously
None of this means shit
Don't take yourself, myself, or any of reality too seriously
Don't overcomplicate life
Have fun with it, friends :)
If you enjoy content like this, subscribe to my email list & podcast @ http://deepaksharma.co
Seriously
None of this means shit
Don't take yourself, myself, or any of reality too seriously
Don't overcomplicate life
Have fun with it, friends :)
If you enjoy content like this, subscribe to my email list & podcast @ http://deepaksharma.co
