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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.

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

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