- study people with a [[lifestyle]] not outliers like Bezos - compare techniques not outcomes - when you have an audience you get free market research - laziness is enduring an existence you dislike, and doing nothing about it. - Like to code, but not for money, create systems for money. - Add [[excitement]] to life, not [[expectations]]. - As soon as you can afford to , work on what gives you [[energy]]. - A good [[life]] is a story you are proud of - systems > goals. writing > reading . problems > solutions - Do something interesting, then promote. - If you can't leave money on the table, then you become addicted to income maximization. You are not in charge of your destiny. You will go where the money is at all costs, Its tragic - Good habits emerge from badly wanting to do something well. The order matters - Make the most of one opportunity & it leads to another. - Competition makes you live the life of others. - Avoid boring work even if it works, who cares - Trial and error > trying to understand - Spurts of intensity and rest > never ending slog - [[idea]] validation - Can I do it? - Is it likely to work? - Will I enjoy? - Is it ok if it doesnt? - Best way to promote an [[idea]] is to live it. - Treat Life as an Adventure, not competition