1. Productivity: if you want to do deep focus, close ALL the tabs, applications, and windows on your computer except for the ONE that you are working on
2. When flying with a checked bag, tell them that it is fragile. This often means that they will treat it better and put it in last so that it is first out
3. Record the doubts - you’ll cherish it later. Like actually video record them
4. Key to life: take responsibility for everything
5. Nothing will ever beat in person. Go the extra mile to see people face to face. This is applicable to both personal and professional relationships
6. Give people more than they ask for and you will have them for life. If they want 10 - give them 20. Play the long game
7. Never take a red eye shorter than 8 hours. You won’t be able to sleep and you will just lose the next two days instead of gaining one
8. If you’re feeling down, get a HARD workout in. One that gets you up to max heart rate. For some magical reason, problems typically disappear afterwards…
9. Great way to make an excellent first impression as a guest: do the dishes after the meal.
10. Instead of asking “what do I want to do” in life or with a career, instead ask “who do I want to be”. Then go seek out that person or people, learn about the history of their lives. And repeat the lessons. History is the closest thing you’ll get to a career playbook
11. Put a spare toothbrush and deodorant in your backpack, you’d be surprised how often it comes in handy
12. Take flights early in the morning. After traveling, always leave one day to relax at home rather than one extra day of vacation
13. If you’ve lost something (keys or remote etc.) make a mental list of the areas you’ve already checked as to not repeat searching in those locations. I can’t tell you the countless hours wasted quadruple checking the same drawer and still not finding the item. Insanity at its finest!
14. Always bring a swimsuit with you when you travel
15. Always bring running shoes when you travel. Running is a great way to get exercise in and also get your bearings in a city
16. On an international flight, book a seat in the very back where no one wants to sit. Sometimes even the dreaded last row middle seat. The International flights don’t always sell out, so you can end up with a whole row to yourself. Take that business class!