Fuck them

Something I read every so often. If you’re starting a business, trying to lose weight, or doing things normal people are not willing to do, you need to know this: > If you try to become excellent, normal people will judge you. Fuck them. Seriously, I said it and

Richard Feynman - a guy worth reading

Recently finishedSurely You’re Joking, Mr. Feynman! (Adventures of a Curious Character) [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0393316041/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0393316041&linkCode=as2&tag=chiaracokieng-20] Immediately said, “Wow, this guy is fantastic. The kind

How to be grateful for vampires in your life

What are vampires? Vampires are people who take a lot from you emotionally. They complain incessantly, engage you in pointless arguments, defend their points to no end, and otherwise make a living out of stirring you up emotionally. Mostly to look smart. My general strategy is to avoid them. I

On becoming so good they can't ignore you

> Don’t obsess over discovering your true calling. Instead, master rare and valuable skills. Once you build up the career capital that these skills generate, invest it wisely. – So Good They Can’t Ignore You: Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love [http://www.amazon.

Business should be fun

I can’t seem to sit still. It doesn’t feel like it… The days are long but the years are short and stuff. But as I learn more about how the world really works, my values change too. For example: * I used to want to be super duper smart.

How I'm quitting chocolate cake

Tony Robbins’s mom is very smart. When Tony was a kid, he wanted to drink beer like dad does. ‘Cause if he did, he’d look cool and mature. Just like dad. Naturally, mom told him it’s bad for him. Tony persisted. So mom said, okay. You can

Why people don't *let you know how you can help*

How will I get people to notice me? That’s what I obsessed with when I was just starting with this entrepreneurship thing. Every guru I listened to, every book I read…  said one thing: Provide value. Help people. OK! So I’d end emails and comments I’d leave

How to stop self-sabotaging in 3 easy steps (really)

I’m addicted to buying books. Every time I finish training in the gym (3-4 days/week), I’ll get an idea to buy some book I’ve been meaning to read. I try to resist this because I already have about 20+ books open + 20+ more I’ve

Why aren't there mental gyms yet?

I’ve been thinking about the kind of person I have to become in order to do the things I want to do. My answer: A person who consistently takes action with chutzpah, resiliency, and outrageousness. A person who delivers WOW! I thought about how exactly I’m going to

Why high expectations may lead to lower achievement

I’ve always believed in setting high expectations. Because why not? Here’s how I saw it: If you set and reach high expectations, that’s awesome obviously. And true, you might risk disappointment if you fall short, but you also probably achieve something greater than if you set (and