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