Issue No. 37

Too many people go through life complaining about their problems. If you took one-tenth the energy you put into complaining and applied it to solving the problem, you’d be surprised by how well things can work out. [The Last Lecture]

Choose friends wisely: Surround yourself with people who share your values and support your growth. Seek out friendships with those who challenge you intellectually and emotionally, rather than those who simply agree with you. [Letters from a Stoic]

Small habits lead to significant change over time: Examples of small habits include doing one push-up, reading one page of a book, or writing one sentence in a journal. Over time, these small habits can lead to significant progress towards a larger goal. [The Atomic Habits]

A balanced life is a myth; extraordinary results require focused attention and time. [The One Thing]

Rule 2: Treat yourself like someone you are responsible for helping. [12 Rules for Life]

Embrace Life's Impermanence: Paul Kalanithi confronts the impermanence of life through his battle with terminal illness. Despite his diagnosis, he continues to find meaning in his work and relationships, embracing each day with purpose and gratitude. [When Breath Becomes Air]

Procrastination Can Be Productive: Procrastination isn't always a negative trait. Procrastinators can use their tendency to delay tasks to incubate ideas and improve them over time, leading to more innovative outcomes. [Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World]

Suffering Ceases to be Suffering if Meaning is Found: Even in the most dire circumstances, finding meaning can transform suffering into a bearable experience, suggesting that the search for purpose is integral to human resilience. [Man's Search For Meaning]

Combine your passion, mission, vocation, and profession: Find the intersection between what you love, what the world needs, what you are good at, and what you can be paid for. [Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life]

Manners are essential to a gentleman: Being polite, respectful, and considerate towards others is a mark of a true gentleman. [50 Things Every Young Gentleman Should Know]

Self-Confidence is Irresistible: Cultivating genuine self-confidence by embracing one's worth and pursuing personal goals not only attracts romantic partners but also enhances overall life satisfaction. [How to be a 3% Man]

Happiness is not something that can be found outside of ourselves: It is a state of mind that can be cultivated through our own thoughts and actions. [The Art of Happiness]

Building wealth through specific knowledge and leverage: Acquire specific knowledge, skills, or expertise that are rare and valuable, and then use leverage (capital, labor, or technology) to amplify the impact of that knowledge. [The Almanack of Naval Ravikant]

Seek inner peace through simplicity: Embrace a minimalist lifestyle by simplifying your surroundings and focusing on essential aspects for a sense of tranquility and clarity. [Zen: The Art of Simple Living]

Digital Detox: Set aside specific times to disconnect from electronic devices. Create tech-free zones in your home. Example: Designate the first and last 30 minutes of your day as screen-free to promote relaxation. [How To Relax]

Behavior is more important than intelligence when it comes to managing money: Successful money management requires discipline, self-awareness, and a willingness to learn from past mistakes. [The Psychology of Money]

We are born in different states but each of us has his own set of advantages that others don't have. Use them properly and expand them through hard work. Stop complaining that you're born like this. Do the work. [The Unfair Advantage]