Here are some of the lessons 2024 taught me:
- It’s okay to make mistakes. Acknowledge them early, learn from them.
- Ego is the enemy.
- It’s okay to optimize for the short term.
- Forgive yourself. Forgive others. Often.
- The quality of your life is determined by the quality of your decisions.
- Guard your integrity jealously.
- It’s not too serious. Don’t take yourself too seriously.
- Self-isolation is dangerous.
- Embrace the chaos. Embrace the uncertainty.
- There’s no light at the end of any tunnel. Carry your torch.
- Life is hard. Equip yourself to deal with the suffering. Find ways to increase your pain tolerance.
- You attract the energy you give off.
- Always think positively, regardless of the situation.
- Never complain. Focus on what you can control.
- Purge every form of negativity - people, thoughts, habits - out of your life. It will kill you.
- It’s okay to start over again.
- Filter out the noise and play the long game.
- Think twice before you burn a bridge.
- Always ensure you are clear about expectations when dealing with people.
- Uncontrolled anger blinds you to manipulation, making you a puppet dancing to the strings of your own rage.
- Giving up is the greatest betrayal to oneself.
- To be super productive, manage your energy and not just your time.
- Choose kindness, always
- Embrace simplicity. Complexity is overrated (keep it simple stupid)
- Your environment shapes your mindset and energy
- True fulfilment comes from selfless service to others
- If there is no love inside, there’s no love outside. #Love Yourz.
“In life, unlike chess, the game continues after checkmate” - Isaac Asimov