The one, most important thing

“What is the one thing I can do, such that by doing it everything else will be easier or unnecessary?”

This is one of the most powerful focusing questions you can ask yourself. You won’t always find a magic bullet that renders everything else unnecessary, but there is an emotionally stabilizing effect of just deciding to focus on one thing to the exclusion of all else.

There are infinite ways to direct your energy. There is no power like that of consciously directing yours where it’s most beneficial.

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How to improve your luck

No matter your work ethic or intelligence, luck is a major variable in any successful outcome. I learned a phrase that’s worth sharing: “increase the surface area of luck.”

It’s almost impossible to connect dots forward, but easy in hindsight. Who knew that offering helpful advice would turn a stranger into an investor? How could you have foreseen that selflessly promoting someone’s work would lead to a lifelong relationship with one of that person’s close friends?

Increasing the surface area means expanding your influence, assistance, wealth and knowledge with others. This catapults the probability that so-called serendipities, unexplainable circumstances, and unpredictable luck will seem to land in your lap.

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Not all advice from smart people is smart

Wise people seek advice from others who may know more. But we need to evaluate any advice in light of our current needs. There is no universally perfect guidance for some dilemmas, especially when it comes to money and career advice.

Quit your day job to “follow your dreams” is not sensible advice for most people.

Even intelligent, well-intended people may make the mistake of advising you through the lens of their own experience, and they won’t have to live with the outcomes. There is plenty of great advice – just make sure whatever you act on is useful and relevant for you, right now.

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