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How to Cut Your Road to Success in Half and Achieve Your Goals Years Before Anyone Else
How to have an old person’s wisdom in a young person’s body
“Young people are stupid. Old people are wise. Which do you want to be?” -Ryan Holiday
Most people are following a very conventional path right now.
They’re planning on doing things when everybody else does them. They’re getting the same kinds of jobs, spending money on the same kinds of things, and spending their time in the same ways as everyone else.
Most people are triggered by the actions of others, living in a constant state of reaction, instead of proactive progress towards their goals.
As a result, most people are broke, empty, and behind the game.
In the words of Neil Patel:
“It’s absurd that we would prioritize the hottest new device, the cool car, or trendy toy over owning that which makes us feel the most engaged and most alive.”
In every part of life, there is a conventional path and an unconventional path. Most people choose the traditional, familiar path — even if it takes years and years of unnecessary…
