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A Notion page where I share the most valuable lessons as I progress through life!

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7 Rules I Live By

  1. Be humble, authentic, and charismatic.
  2. Love your family and friends.
  3. Be proud of what you have accomplished.
  4. Strive to become 1% better every day.
  5. Love is giving without expecting anything in return.
  6. You don't always know what you have until you lose it.
  7. A healthy body gives you a healthy mind and vice versa.

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👨‍🎓 30 Life Lessons at 30 I wish I Knew In My Early Twenties

1️⃣ Timing is a Science

→ Align tasks with your energy levels to maximize efficiency and results.

→ Our energy and mood follow natural daily cycles called circadian rhythms:

→ This is different for everyone. Most people have the circadian rhythm above**.** Find your own!

2️⃣ Big City Life = Big Opportunities

→ Big cities have more opportunities for growth.

Find endless inspiration.

Create unique experiences.

3️⃣ Control Your Negativity Instinct

→ Your brain is naturally wired to focus on negative information — it’s a survival mechanism, not reality.

Counteract this by seeking balanced perspectives. Look beyond the bad headlines to uncover the broader trends and progress.

Ask questions like: Is this situation improving over time? What positive changes are happening alongside the challenges?

Remember: Progress and problems coexist. Recognizing both fosters a healthier, more accurate outlook on life.

4️⃣ Smile, and the World Smiles Back

→ A simple, universal gesture to make people feel welcome and valued.

Smiling tricks your brain into releasing happiness hormones, making you feel better instantly.

5️⃣ Be genuinely interested in others

Ask about their lives, opinions, and passions — it shows you care.

6️⃣ Health Comes First — Always

Good health is your foundation for everything else in life.

7️⃣ Find Yourself in Loneliness

Learn to enjoy your own company and love yourself.

Travel solo—hostels are great for meeting amazing people.

8️⃣ Code Outside the Classroom

Use your free time to build projects and sharpen your skills.

9️⃣ Listening is a Superpower

Give people space to share their stories — it shows respect and builds trust.

Rephrasing what your conversation partner has shared is an effective way to demonstrate active listening.

🔟 Flow State: Where Magic Happens

Discover what stimulates your brain and helps you reach your flow state.

→ Have a big vision, medium-sized projects, and small actionable tasks.

1️⃣1️⃣ Resist the Urgency Instinct

Not every problem demands an immediate solution — acting in haste often leads to poor decisions.

Take time to gather facts, understand trends, and assess the bigger picture before deciding.

Ask yourself critical questions: Is this truly urgent? What happens if I delay to investigate further?

Breaking problems into manageable steps ensures thoughtful and sustainable solutions.

1️⃣2️⃣ Growing = Happiness

Keep growing to stay engaged and fulfilled — stagnation kills joy.

1️⃣3️⃣ You Can Grow in Every Aspect of Your Life.

Focus on hobbies, relationships, health, and mindset — growth is not limited to work.

1️⃣4️⃣ Praise every improvement, no matter how small

→ Recognize progress to encourage growth.

1️⃣5️⃣ Internalize Your Ability to Change

You are not defined by your past or limited by who you are today — growth and transformation are always possible.

Challenge the belief that your habits, personality, or circumstances are fixed. Small, intentional changes compound into significant progress over time.

Look for personal evidence of how you’ve evolved in the past, and use it to inspire confidence in your ability to adapt and improve.

When you feel stuck, focus on actionable steps, however small, to create momentum and break through limitations.

1️⃣6️⃣ Turn Investing into a Passion

→ Invest as early as possible.

Enjoy tracking your progress and learning the game.

→ Learn to stay calm during market swings—it’s part of the journey.

1️⃣7️⃣ Give honest and sincere appreciation

→ People crave appreciation, not flattery.

→ Recognize genuine efforts and accomplishments.

1️⃣8️⃣ Charisma is a skill that can be learned!

→ Charisma = high power + high warmth + presence.

→ If you talk to charismatic people, you feel like they like you a lot, have great power, and are totally present in the moment.

→ Presence is the core component of charisma (being completely present in the moment).

1️⃣9️⃣ Don’t criticize, condemn, or complain

→ Criticism demoralizes and breeds resentment.

→ Focus on encouragement instead.

2️⃣0️⃣ The more you chase pleasure, the more pain follows

→ Overindulging throws your brain off balance, making you feel worse.

→ True happiness = moderation.

2️⃣1️⃣ Study Abroad: Your Ticket to a Bigger World

Expand your perspective through new cultures.

Step out of your comfort zone and grow.

Form connections across the globe.

2️⃣2️⃣ Pain + Reflection = Progress

→ Failure is a critical part of success.

→ Use setbacks as opportunities to reflect, learn, and improve, turning pain into progress.

2️⃣3️⃣ Embrace Reality and Face the Truth

→ Confront challenges head-on and deal with reality as it is, not as you wish it to be.

→ Radical honesty and openness are the foundations of personal and professional growth.

2️⃣4️⃣ Always keep learning!

→ Stay curious and open-minded

→ Growth comes from embracing new knowledge and experiences.

2️⃣5️⃣ Use Power of Autosuggestion

Your subconscious mind is your greatest ally — feed it intentionally.

Visualize your success in vivid detail. Emotionally charged mental images make your goals more likely to manifest.

Replace negative self-talk with positive affirmations to maintain a constructive mindset.

2️⃣6️⃣ Live a Life You’ll Be Proud Of

Prioritize experiences over things.

→ Don’t be frugal when it comes to experiences.

2️⃣7️⃣ Appreciation: The Key to Connection

Show them their presence and contributions truly matter.


🪴 What I Consume to Grow - And You Should Too!

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