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Simple formulas for a good life (simple, but not easy).

Getting rich

• Spend less than you earn. Wealth is built by saving more than you spend and investing the difference.

• Invest early & consistently. Small, regular investments compound into massive wealth over time.

• Avoid bad debt. High-interest debt works against you—pay it off fast and focus on assets.

Being Healthy

• Burn more than you eat. Weight loss comes down to a simple calorie deficit.

• Exercise + good food = longevity. You need both for long-term health—one alone isn’t enough.

• Prioritize sleep. 7–8 hours a night improves mood, focus, and physical health.

Relationships

• Trust + honesty = strong bonds. Without them, relationships crumble.

• Listen more than you speak. Understanding comes from truly hearing others.

• Quality > quantity. A few deep relationships bring more happiness than many shallow ones.

Personal Growth

• Effort > talent. Hard work beats raw talent when talent doesn’t work hard.

• 1% better daily = massive growth. Small, consistent improvements lead to big results.

• Discomfort = growth. Growth happens outside your comfort zone—lean into challenges.

• Self-discipline = freedom. Control your habits, and you’ll control your life.

Productivity

• Focus on the vital few. The 80/20 rule: most results come from a few key efforts.

• Do one thing at a time. Multitasking reduces quality—focus wins.

• Plan your work, work your plan. A clear plan saves time and effort.

• Tackle the hardest task first. “Go ugly early” to gain momentum.

These are all simple, but not easy. Deploying these formulas in your own life will require effort and perseverance.

I'll add to the others about calories: eat a calorie deficit of cereal-based crap and you still get horribly out of shape, eat as much as you physically can of meat eggs butter fish and you will get lean even if you are a couch potato.

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This is false.

How so?

I cannot gain weight, and I fill up my stomach with as much fat animal food as I humanly can.

I have found more accounts on this from other people.

If you’re not gaining weight, then you’re not in a caloric surplus.

You may just have a limited appetite, but if you take in more calories then you expel, you will gain weight. It’s a very simple equation.

Individual differences surrounding metabolic rate, hormonal function, calorie expenditure, and digestion will affect one’s ability to be in a surplus.

Just filling up your stomach until you’re full isn’t a strategic enough plan to put on weight, especially if the goal is to build lean tissue. Taking in the right balance of protein, carbs and fats and at times that promote good digestion/assimilation is the strategic part of this.

Providing a strong enough stimulus to initiate muscle growth is the first step, of course.