Stay humble, but strive for an unbreakable confidence in your convictions and choices. Spend time periodically reflecting on those convictions and making sure they don’t suck.
If you’re ever feeling down on yourself, pick a thing you’ve wanted to learn, practice it 30 mins a day, film your progress. In 3 months you will feel at least slightly better.
If you have kids, get a dog. I have no hard evidence to back this up, but I cannot imagine the unrelenting love a dog shows it’s people wouldn’t rub off in some wonderful way.
There is a severe drop off on the value that money will bring your life. Meanwhile, spreading love in every interaction only increases life value exponentially.
Treat every item like you can’t take it with you. Treat everyone you meet or love like it’s your last time with them. Some of these sound corny, but they’re still true.
If you are constantly outputting positivity, value, and an enthusiasm for learning, there is no stopping you in the long run. It’s the biggest cheat code.