Being pleasant and having a good attitude is a...

Being pleasant and having a good attitude is a simple way to become luckier. Opportunities come through people, and people are more likely to bring opportunities to people they like. It's hard to win if your attitude adds friction to every interpersonal experience.

Most people optimize for the...

Most people optimize for the day ahead. A few people optimize for 1-2 years ahead. Almost nobody optimizes for 3-4 years ahead (or longer). The person who is willing to delay gratification longer than most reduces competition and gains a decisive advantage.

The only disturbance there is...

The only disturbance there is a feeling of leaving one's comfort zone. If you aim for the better, fear not!

Know your limits

Know your limits, but operate without boundaries. Only you have the power to control your emotions. Use it.

To say “don’t judge” is close to...

To say “don’t judge” is close to impossible. We are human, judging is an instinct we have. In many cases, maybe we can realize we are judging and not make an evaluation of someone without further getting to know them.

If you’re truly great your results will...

If you’re truly great your results will show for it. Pointing out the inferiority of others is what delusional people with no results do to feel better about themselves. What other people can & can’t do is irrelevant to your process & your results.

Don’t be intimidated by...

Don’t be intimidated by what you don’t know. That can be your greatest strength and ensure that you do things differently from everyone else.