Good Advice
I found a lifehack list that is actually full of helpful advice. So many of these lists are full of statements vs. concrete things you can try to improve life. But this list contains helpful steps to take or ideological shifts that actually may make life… better.
Things I loved:
“If you want to get better at anything, do it for 30 minutes per day for 30 straight days. It’s easy to over-engineer progress—a bit of dedicated effort each day is all you need.”
So true — it’s better to do something daily for a short period of time than try to carve out large blocks of time in your week. That usually only works for a week or two before you stop doing the task.
“Make a rule to never think twice about investments in yourself. Books, quality food, fitness, and personal development all fit into this bucket. These investments pay dividends for a long time.”
Again, it was just an ideological shift, but I was thinking about how you won’t regret taking the time to cook a healthy meal because you know that investment helps you in the long run.
“In the short run, it is much harder to be exceptional than it is to be reliable, and in the long run, being consistently reliable makes you exceptional.”
What did you find on the list that spoke to you?
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Oooh, loved leaving room for the 5% chaos, and this:
“Reread your favorite books annually. You may read thousands of books in your life, but there will only be a few that deeply change you. Reread them every single year. The book doesn’t change, but you do.”
I also agree with this: “Being in the room pays off handsomely in the long run.”
And relationships: “Lack of appreciation is where relationships go to die. Vocalize appreciation in the moment—write it down, say it out loud, tell the person what you love about them. Applies to family, friends, and romantic partners.” Big fan of vocal appreciation.
Great post! So much food for thought!
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