You've gotta be more afraid of wasting your life than embarrassing yourself. Embarrassment fades in days. The memory of something cringe disappears faster than you think and nobody is replaying it as much as you are. But a wasted life does not fade. The chances you never took, the things you never said, the version of yourself you never became because you were too worried about how it looked - that sits with you. Flip the fear. The embarrassment was never the real danger. Staying small was.
The best advice I heard from a stranger was this: give luck more opportunities to bump into you. Leave the house, take a different road, travel, say yes to new experiences. The more you do, the more life surprises you in the best ways.
Keep knocking on those doors, someone will eventually let you in. Don’t grow despondent even in the face of rejections. Continue to hang around the barbershop, you’ll eventually get a haircut one day.
A Harvard study found the average successful startup founder is 45 years old. Not 22. The media makes it appear like if you are not successful early you are done. That is complete nonsense.
No matter what situation life throws at you, there is a way in the infinite field of possibilities to deal with it.
This truth alone should give you enormous confidence that there is a possibility for you to win, no matter the cards you've been dealt.
Tune your mind to the solutions instead of the problems.
Because you cannot solve your problems with the same mind that created them.
realistically speaking, no matter what it is that you want, it will require above average amounts of money to make it happen
oh you just want a family? you need a house, cars, insurance, education. THAT’S MONEY
oh you just want to be loved and have fun? poor finances are a leading factor behind interpersonal problems. THAT’S MONEY
oh you just want to live a healthy, normal life? you need top tier food to avoid being literally poisoned and you need to own your time to avoid stress. THAT’S MONEY
so tell me WHY THE FUCK ARE YOU, A YOUNG HEALTHY PERSON BEEMING WITH VITALITY AND POTENTIAL, NOT WORKING ON THINGS YOU LOVE WITH ASSYMETRICAL UPSIDE FOR WEALTH EVERY WAKING HOUR THAT IS NOT DEDICATED TO SOMETHING ELSE THAT IS IMPORTANT.
WHY ARE YOU WASTING TIME
Whenever you see someone that hates on the wealth and success of others, you are looking at someone who will never achieve the same for themselves.
Anyone who is truly self-made celebrates success bc they know of the sacrafice and conviction it takes to achieve in the face of all odds.
You should be cheering the success of others not only bc its where you should aspire to be, but also because it is energetically healthy.
That doesn't mean dont be competitive, but the truth of the matter is that there is more than enough for everyone (who have ambition).
You cannot attract to you what you resent.
Relax. Everything is always working out in your favor. Everything is exactly how you want it to be. Things always go better than expected for you. You are the creator of your reality. You are the only one in control. You always get exactly what you want. Things always go your way.
In a recent interview, Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, made a profound statement. He said he is past the stage of doing business simply to create more wealth. His focus today is no longer on accumulating money but on industrializing Africa and leaving a lasting mark on the continent.
That's some level in life.
The philosophy of... "There comes a stage when wealth is no longer the destination. The real mission becomes building institutions, industries, and opportunities that outlive you. Money becomes a tool; legacy becomes the objective."
Your dream life isn't just about your possessions and you living large. It boils down to how well you've curated a strengthened personality that communicates knowledge, financial independence and efficacy, wisdom, personalized-style of behavior. And that's why your everyday habits serves as foundational structure.