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Sharing stories about high performers and timeless strategies to help you perform at your best. Ex engineer. Markets.
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It was the day before the 1975 Mr. Olympia tournament. Arnold Schwarzenegger was sitting down to have breakfast with fellow competitor Lou Ferrigno, and his parents. The interaction was captured in the classic bodybuiling film "Pumping Iron". During the meal, Arnold
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The internet gives you the information you need early on. You likely already have all the knowledge necessary to achieve your goals. From there, it's about discipline and taking action, not seeking more information.
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"Be satisfied with even the smallest progress." - Marcus Aurelius
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Most of lifes problems are solved by some exercise and a good nights sleep.
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A Guide to Systematisation: When considering what aspects of life to systematise, one of the critical factors to take into account is if there will be short-term or long term consequences.
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Don’t get too reliant on routines. Life is going to get in the way and your routines will be disrupted. Being good at routines means being as disciplined as you can while also forgiving yourself if life gets in the way.
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"Dopamine is not about the pursuit of happiness, it is about the happiness of pursuit" - Dr. Robert Sapolsky
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“People are stunned when I tell them the quarter-life of caffeine, It’s 12 hours. So if you drink a coffee at noon, at midnight a quarter of that caffeine is still in your brain.” - Dr. Matt Walker
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Sir Alex Ferguson on the Importance of High Standards: “We never allowed a bad training session. What you see in training manifests itself on the game field. So every training session was about quality." “We didn’t allow a lack of focus. It was about intensity, concentration,
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Don't expect to be motivated every day. Instead, focus on building good habits and practicing discipline.
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Don’t attach your self worth to things outside of your control.
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Reading everything in the news cycle will permanently change your view of the world for the worse.
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There is no secret to high performance, it’s simply turning up day in, day out whether you feel like it or not.
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Having a purpose that is bigger than you allows you to keep going when times get tough.
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"The quality of a person's life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavour." - Vince Lombardi
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If you make a serious error or encounter a setback. Your immediate goal is to regain clarity of mind and presence as soon as you can. If you don't, you can spiral downward quickly.
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Abraham Maslow: “Growth and improvement can come through pain and conflict. If you tell me you have a personality problem I am not certain until I know you better whether to say “Good!” or “I’m sorry.” It depends on the reasons."
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You can't do everything in life. Prioritise what's most important to you and do it well.
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"A fit body, a calm mind, a house full of love. These things cannot be bought - they must be earned." - @naval
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