This week's article: the miracle of forgetting

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Be among the best. Pretend you're not. Work harder than everyone else.

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The harshest truth is that potential means nothing without persistent execution. Dreams decay without daily discipline. Your 30s reveal that talent is cheap, but consistent effort is rare. The gods do not gift success - you forge it through relentless commitment.

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You become a liability when you lack foresight.

If you can't make decisions that would help your future, you become a liability.

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I am going to continue to post brilliant quotes here until everyone of you has no choice but to live incredible lives.

You're anxious because you know there's a better version of yourself you could become if you stopped BSing yourself.

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You have to get comfortable with writing when no one is reading. Creating when no one is consuming. Putting in the hours when you know no one is clapping. No one is listening. No one is watching. That's it. That's the big secret.

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Most people think too much and do too little. It's easy to overthink things. To see all the potential downsides and talk yourself out of action. But that's not how you make an impact or build something meaningful.

Pick something. Believe in it. And follow through.

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Early 20s (Age 24)
* Peak of brain plasticity and cognitive function
* Brain development reaches completion
* Optimal learning and memory formation

Age 30
* Healing processes begin to slow
* First subtle signs of aging may appear
* Metabolism gradually starts to decrease

Age 40
* More noticeable changes in metabolism and energy levels
* Muscle mass begins to decline without consistent exercise
* Vision changes may become apparent (presbyopia)
* Recovery from physical exertion takes longer

Age 50
* Hormonal shifts intensify (menopause for women, decreased testosterone for men)
* More pronounced changes in skin elasticity
* Greater importance of strength training to maintain muscle mass
* Cognitive processing may require more focused attention

Age 60
* Increased risk of chronic health conditions
* More pronounced changes in hearing and vision
* Greater need for preventative healthcare
* Wisdom and emotional regulation often peak

Age 70 and Beyond
* Maintaining cognitive engagement becomes increasingly important
* Regular physical activity critical for maintaining independence
* Social connections play vital role in overall health
* Emphasis shifts to quality of life and functional ability


Do you have as much time as you think?

Every day is easier than most days.

The mistake a lot of people make is that they think they'll be able to be more consistent by taking a few days off here and there, when in reality, that actually makes it more difficult.

This is a counterintuitive truth:

It's easier to do something every single day than it is to do something most days.

Every day becomes an identity. It's a routine, a lifestyle, a structure, a schedule. It's daily evidence of who you really are.

Every day is easier than most days.

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Fire in the act, grace in the amount.

To do something every single day, you need a unique approach.

Traditional wisdom says you have to choose between:

Holding your feet to the fire (i.e. pushing yourself); and
Giving yourself grace (i.e. being understanding about slips)
In my experience, the best approach for consistency is actually a hybrid:

Hold yourself to the fire when it comes to the act, but give yourself grace when it comes to the amount.

In other words, make sure you do the thing, but don't worry about how much of the thing you do.

This approach gives you the flexibility to adapt to the natural chaos of life without breaking the streak, recognizing that anything above zero compounds.

Functionally, I approach this with my ABC System:

A Goal: Most ambitious, perfect case
B Goal: Middle ground, base case
C Goal: Minimum viable level, downside case
On days when you feel great, you hit your A Goal. On days when you feel ok (most days!), you hit your B Goal. On days when you feel bad, you hit your C Goal.

Fire in the act, grace in the amount.

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Harness the power of peer accountability.

Reflecting on the last 20 years of my life, a single factor determined my success or failure at sticking with any new endeavor:

Peer accountability.

The harsh reality is that consistency is lonely. Few will support you on the path. In fact, you will probably lose friends as you grow.

But it's hard to do things alone. Having one person with whom you can take on the challenge makes all the difference.

Find one accountability partner for your consistency journey.

Create a "Consistency Chat" where the sole purpose is to message "DONE" when you complete your one action for the day. Having one person to keep you accountable makes all the difference.

Harness the power of peer accountability.

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Harness the power of peer accountability.

Reflecting on the last 20 years of my life, a single factor determined my success or failure at sticking with any new endeavor:

Peer accountability.

The harsh reality is that consistency is lonely. Few will support you on the path. In fact, you will probably lose friends as you grow.

But it's hard to do things alone. Having one person with whom you can take on the challenge makes all the difference.

Find one accountability partner for your consistency journey.

Create a "Consistency Chat" where the sole purpose is to message "DONE" when you complete your one action for the day. Having one person to keep you accountable makes all the difference.

Harness the power of peer accountability.

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One thing.

And make it worth focusing on.

A big, slightly scary, but attainable goal.

If you had to choose, what would that be?

What would make the biggest dent in your life given what you are looking for right now?

Let the other things receive less attention - not because you’re lazy, or confused, or negligent.

But because you’re stepping up.

You’re committing to less.

That’s a bold thing to do that few do.

It’s time to throw out the junk and get focused.

What’s your one thing?

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