Before a few years ago, I was so serious about my life that you wouldn’t believe it. In retrospect, I find it hilarious. I recall getting worked up over the tiniest of things. As a marketing consultant a few years ago, I was taking myself way too seriously. I spent all of my money on the outside. In addition to a Don Draper haircut and tailored suits, I had a V10-powered SUV and a Don Draper haircut. I was trying to be someone I’m not, and it was exhausting. I once went out to lunch with a potential client to meet with him face-to-face. I’d wanted to work with him as a marketing director for a large company for a long time. My suit jacket was ruined after I spilt a large amount of liquid on it during our first meeting. I thought it was awful. The situation is abysmal,

If you put your mind to it, you can accomplish anything in this world… Focus on one goal at a time, and you’ll be fine. As many successful people have shared, this is a tried-and-true method. This simple concept was the subject of an entire book by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan. However, don’t be fooled by the apparent simplicity of this concept. It’s one of the most difficult things to put into practice in your daily life. “The Power of Compounding” was an article I wrote last year about focusing on one thing. More than a few people have written to ask, “I get the concept. “However, I have a hard time putting it into action. “That’s because we, as human beings, are easily swayed by new information. There is no such thing as a fixed set of desires. It’s easier to start something new than finish something we’ve

I have a 71-year-old mentor who is a successful entrepreneur. He began working at the age of twelve. He has never contemplated quitting his job. He told me he plans to work until the day he dies because he truly enjoys it. As he put it, “You’ll hear that working hard is bad for you. And that you should put in less time at the office. Don’t take their advice. People who don’t enjoy what they do try to convince others of the same thing.” My mind was boggled. What if someone who enjoys what they do says you shouldn’t put in the effort? There’s no way that’s going to happen. Lazy people, like me back then, are the ones who always make these statements. It took me about five years to understand why my mentor worked seven days a week at his age when I first met him. Why?

I’ve written a manifesto that serves as a guide for my life. Think about it for a moment; aren’t you familiar with your own thoughts and feelings? No, I don’t suffer from dementia or a mental illness of any kind. I believe that as you get older, you begin to discover who you are. I summarised what I’ve learned in a graphic manifesto, which I originally made for personal use. My values and the way I want to live my life are brought back into focus. A great deal of one’s core values can be thrown out the window when times are tough. When things get tough, I tend to fall back on my default response of “I don’t give a shit.” However, the truth is that I care. My manifesto serves as a reminder of who I want to be. “This is how I am” is a common refrain.

Everyone has issues. No one I know has ever had an ideal life. I’m going to have to rephrase that. I’ve come across people who are constantly pretending to have a perfect life. In the same way, you ask someone, “How are you?” when you first meet them, Often, they’re just full of shit when they start talking about how wonderful their life is, and how wonderful everything is going for them. Real people, on the other hand, have issues. What’s the matter with you? A bad relationship won’t let you go? Depressed? Here’s some help. Are you always dishonest? What’s the matter? Substance abusers? What about video games, pornography, and dating, for example? You’re unable to stop moaning? The world and everyone in it makes you angry. Are your parents still in touch with you? Keep putting off important tasks? I’m a person who truly cares about other people’s

Talking is one of my favourite pastimes. This is how I’ve always been. When I was 14, I and a friend watched Fight Club twice in a row because it blew our minds. That movie captivated us for hours. We started late and didn’t finish until 5 a.m. the next morning. It was an amazing experience. In addition, I’ve had numerous late-night discussions with friends, girlfriends, and family members on a wide range of topics (with the exception of news, politics, and religion, which I avoid at all costs). My mind gets a kick out of talking. There is sex for the brain in deep conversation, as well. Two things hold true, however, when it comes to the habit of oversharing. 1. When you’re talking, your ears are closed. I became a person who was always looking for an opportunity to speak. I always had something to say when I

Since I write about personal development and investing, you might be surprised to learn that I’m a pessimist at heart. The pull of pessimism is so strong that I had to force me to adopt an optimistic outlook on life. An optimist, on the other hand, has a more pessimistic outlook on life. Philosophically, an optimist is someone who believes that good will eventually triumph over evil and that our world is on the right path. The opposite is true of a pessimist. If you believe evil is always victorious, you are a pessimist. We’re going to go extinct soon enough. People, in my opinion, aren’t all in or all out. As a general rule, most people are prone to both optimism and pessimism. When it comes to technology or the climate, many people have a very pessimistic outlook. When it comes to green energy or the ability to educate

When someone attacked or criticised my ideas, I used to feel the need to defend myself. “I’m going to have to say something!” But now I’m not sure what the point is anymore. You can’t make someone else change their mind. When was the last time this was said? Well, John and I disagreed on X. Nonetheless, John’s argument convinced me to re-evaluate what I believe. This will be the beginning of a new chapter of my life. “John was absolutely correct! “For the life of me, I can’t recall ever hearing anything like that. In the workplace, in your home and even while working out at a gym, you’ll find yourself in disagreement with others on a regular basis. When was the last time you felt the need to stand up for your beliefs? We’re enslaved by our own ideas and spend our time trying to persuade others that

Is it exhausting trying to find a work-life equilibrium? Getting through this is a challenge. On the one hand, there’s a job, a promotion, a goal, and a paycheck. Health, family, friends and holidays are all on the other side of the coin. Here’s the big question: How do you do it all? To achieve a healthy work-life balance, one must set priorities and divide one’s time between work and personal responsibilities. What’s your occupation? pursuing one’s career versus finding a life partner Take a chance or play it safe? Intrinsic rewards vs. chasing money. Relaxation vs. working To give or not to give Self-centeredness as opposed to altruism Spending time with loved ones vs. spending time with others Making a decision appears to be an insurmountable challenge. The end result? Anxiety, stress, and worry. People who believe they don’t have the time or energy to devote to their personal

Nature’s laws were straightforward in antiquity. You would die if you didn’t compete for food, shelter, or sex. There is still a lot of competition for those things, but it actually makes us weaker. Two things can go wrong when we compete. We begin copying our competitors. We spend too much time focusing on our competition rather than our own company. Imitating competitors in our personal lives is a common trend. We’re all in it for the money, whether it’s with our co-workers, friends, or even our own families. You’ll be stripped of your sense of self and dignity as a result of this. True power comes from within oneself. Avoid comparing yourself to others. It isn’t necessary to drive a more expensive car. This can also be used in the workplace. It was during this time that Apple became one of the world’s leading technology companies. Microsoft squandered a