We're all just pretending

Everyone should experience bankruptcy at least once, so they realize they can always make money again at any age. No one has life figured out. We're all just pretending. Now you know. The solution to all money problems is to make more money. Expense management won't help.

Your brain is primal

Your brain is primal. It doesn’t care about anything but keeping you alive. This is why meaningful hobbies or goals matter so much. If you leave your brain to its own devices, it will only focus on the fear of the unknown.

Actively do not tolerate insecure thoughts

We all have insecure thoughts, no matter how seemingly confident we are on the outside. The difference is how willing we are to turn towards these thoughts, rather than to turn away back to what is more relevant for you. Make an agreement with yourself, right now, that you will no longer tolerate thoughts that bring you down.

Division stems from a lack of understanding

Division stems from a lack of understanding. That’s not to say we can’t do stupid or bad things. However, when we lack understanding, we struggle to be compassionate, and this can make us sour-faced and prone to anger. So ask questions. Why are they the way they are? The more you know, the more you’ll find a natural love rise up.

Collect hero origin stories

Everyone who irritates you is the hero of their own story. You gotta find it. That insufferable colleague? They might be the first in their family to graduate. That slow cashier? Maybe they’re working three jobs. Perhaps you just have to make it up in your head. You design how you respond. Everyone can be a hero in some form.

Remember your mistakes

Next time you’re about to fuss about someone else’s choices, just think back real quick to the dumb decisions you made in your life. Humans aren’t without flaws, and neither are you.

We behave based not on our realities

We behave based not on our realities, but on our thoughts. This applies to you too. You did things you regretted, but that felt totally the right thing to do at the time because of your thinking. It’s a great way to forgive yourself and others, and uncover the warmth of compassion you have for everyone.