- Luck mostly happens to you at birth. Beyond that, you have to engineer it.
- Conviction is the only thing you cannot outsource.
- Success, wealth and happiness are all in your head.
- People love and respect you more than you think.
- Never settle for mediocrity. Don’t be obnoxious either.
- The formula to being world class is simple. Just outwork the 99%.
- Listen carefully but always form and update your own world views.
- Do not conflate contentment with happiness.
- Ego will be your biggest enemy. Fight it.
- Move with urgency but be patient.
- Your abilities can actually match your ambitions.
- Investing in people and relationships without expectations is wonderful.
- Hard work and obsession will take you infinitely further than raw talent.
- Happiness is in the pursuit. Continue to find new peaks.
- Doing what’s best is more important than being right.
- When recruiting, focus on learning rate and potential over experience.
- When faced with uncertainty, keep moving. Motion is better than stasis.
- Great execution makes up for any strategy. Good or bad.
- Momentum is a powerful force. Always double down until you need a breather.
- The compounding laws apply everywhere: business, people, health, knowledge...