One day, you'll bury your dad, and that's the day you'll realize you lost the only man who genuinely wanted you to do better than him.
Take care of him if he's alive.
As a man,
- Wake up early
- Hit the gym
- Eat real food
- Lift heavy
- Get off social media
- Stop chasing people
- Build your money
- Read every day
- Find your purpose
- Protect your energy
- Stop seeking approval
- Stop being soft
- Stop making excuses
- Learn a new skill daily
- Invest before you spend
- Control your emotions
- Stay away from drama
You won in life.
Be boring. Live your life your way. Go to bed at 9. Wake up at 5. Eat simple foods. Go for 2 hour walks. Read 900 page books. Avoid drama. The world chases excitement. More noise. More excitement. But you chase real. Things that align with your soul. A calm routine. A quiet mind. A healthy body. A small circle. A private life. Shit that make you feel like you. Depth over noise. Always...
The person you will be in 5 years depends largely on:
1. The books you read
2. The food you eat
3. The habits you cultivate
4. The people you surround yourself with
5. The conversations you engage in
6. The mindset you adopt
7. The risks you take and lessons you learn
intellectual compatibility is so underrated. the way you can discuss topics, teach each other, put each other onto new books, new perspectives, new ways of thinking, just learn & grow together is top tier. Looks fade, vibes fluctuate but being able to sit down and actually talk?
Peak male experiences;
1. First heartbreak
2. Ending imposter syndrome
3. Finally understanding your Father
4. Owning your first car
5. Owning your first real estate property
6. Someone calling you “sir” and realizing they mean it with respect
7. Fixing something with your hands that once intimidated you
8. Sitting in silence after a major win, realizing you don’t need to prove anything anymore
9. A younger man seeking your advice and recognizing yourself in him.
10. Accepting the man in the mirror
11. Randomly realizing this is the woman you will marry
12. Becoming successful with your childhood friends
13. Sports team winning a title
14. Watching your kid grow
15. Giving back to your parents
What else would you add?
When you stop reading books, you start losing verbal dexterity, depth of thought and imagination.
A closed book is a closed mind.
Don't EVER stop reading.