In an effort to help me keep up with everything I post each week, here is my latest “Sunday Summary” of my posts from the week.
Mon, March 4: In the last five years, what new habit has improved your life the most?
“When I’m old, how much would I be willing to pay to travel back in time and relive the moment that I’m experiencing right now?”
Tue, March 5: What advice would you give to a smart, driven college student about to enter the “real world”?
“First, seek out dissenting opinions. Always try to find people who disagree with you, who can honestly and productively play devil’s advocate.”
Wed, March 6: What are bad recommendations you hear in your profession?
“Be your authentic self.” I understand the intent of this statement, but it can be used as a lethal weapon to hurt others.
Thu, March 7: In the last five years, what have you become better at saying no to?
“One distraction I’ve learned to avoid is consuming media that’s just telling me things I already know and agree with (for example, about politics). That stuff can be addictive because it feels so validating.”
Fri, March 8: When you feel overwhelmed or unfocused, what do you do?
“Overwhelmed and unfocused seem like two different problems. I’m thinking that overwhelm is about mentally managing what’s coming from outside yourself, while unfocused is about mentally managing what’s going on inside.”
Sat, March 9: Why do billionaires read so much?
“I know a bunch of middling entrepreneurs, who aren’t that successful, and they don’t read at all. And then yet I spend time with all these billionaires and they read all the time. It’s like, why do billionaires read so much?”
I hope you found some value in this. If you ever have questions, ideas, or disagreements regarding anything I write, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
