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Here’s the Blunt Truth I Would Tell Myself Five Years Ago.
There are no secrets.
There are no secrets. It’s just about working hard and learning more than anyone.
Surprisingly, you’ll actually find yourself very happy when you’re doing the work. It’s not about not-working and sipping margaritas on the beach all day, it’s about doing excellent work and loving the process.
If you keep comparing yourself to other people, you’re going to hate yourself and nothing will seem good enough. So stay off social media and don’t ask anyone else about how well they’re doing. Just work your ass off.
One more time: just work your ass off.
You’re going to meet some assholes. That’s fine. Just keep working your ass off.
Read a lot. Like, read until people start asking you why you read so much. Seriously, make people uncomfortable with how many damn books you read.
The more you invest in yourself, the better your future will be.
Some good personal investments:
- Anything that helps you sleep better. Buy a ballin’ pillow, a weighted blanket, fancy eye mask, ear plugs. If you sleep well, you work well, which means you achieve your goals faster.
- Good food. Start buying organic eggs and…
