The Most Powerful Life Hacks I've Found⁠↗

Spend more time in rooms where you don’t feel like you belong. Those rooms are all around you, but your fear of being “found out” holds you back from stepping into them. Remember: That feeling of uncertainty, fear, and discomfort is usually a sign of growth.

Wake up early. Waking up early is as close to a life cheat code as you will find. It requires intense discipline, and it creates evidence of your power and control over your world. That bleeds into every other area of life. Confidence is built, not born.

Make a rule to never think twice about investments in yourself. Books, quality food, fitness, and personal development all fit into this bucket. These investments pay dividends for a long time. Think about material purchases instead—wait 24 hours to complete an order to see if you still want it.

In your 20s and 30s, do a few things that you’ll be excited to tell your kids about someday. Go on an adventure, train for some challenging event, get your hands dirty on a crazy project, whatever. Create stories worth telling.

Build storytelling skills. World-changing CEOs aren’t the smartest people in their organizations. They are exceptional at aggregating data and communicating it simply and effectively. Data in, story out. If you can build that storytelling skill, you’ll always be valuable.

If you’re trying to make conversation with someone that you are intimidated by, ask what they’re currently working on that they’re most excited about. It’s a simple question, but it gets them talking and animated. Ask follow-ups and listen intently.

If someone regularly brags about their wealth, income, or success, just assume the reality is about 50% of what they say. People who are crushing it in life rarely feel the need to tell you they are crushing it.

Give a stranger a compliment every single day. Say you like their shirt or shoes, compliment their haircut, whatever. Don’t use it as a conversation starter—say it and just continue on. Getting a simple compliment from someone can make a person’s entire day.

If someone consistently drains your energy, stop spending time with them (or at least stop opening up your energy to them). Spend your time with people who create energy, who make your eyes light up.