“Be tolerant with others and strict with yourself.”
"Belief in yourself is overrated. Generate evidence."
Think of each single day as a single life."
"Have the courage to be wrong alone. That's leadership."
"If powerful assholes don’t find you 'arrogant,' it means you are doing something wrong."
“‘The fewer moving parts, the better.’ Exactly. No truer words were ever spoken in the context of engineering.”
"Don't bend; don't water it down; don't try to make it logical; don't edit your own soul according to the fashion.
Rather, follow your most intense obsessions mercilessly."
"First do it, then do it right, then do it better."
Turn your stresses into excitement, and your anxieties into action.
"fuck it and fuck you, you're not worth my time or my breath." I will tolerate you to a certain point, and you will know, when you cross that point.
Calmness is not the absence of passion; it is the fuel for a daily dose of a tiny riot.
Percentages are reversible. Working out 4% of 50 will give you the same result as 50% of 4
"Do not go gentle into that good night,
Old age should burn and rave at close of day;
Rage, rage against the dying of the light."
"Master your mind. Practice selective indifference."
"You only need to know the direction, not the destination. The direction is enough to make the next choice."
“The rich buy time, the poor sell it.”
1.-You're Not Special, and That's Okay
Let's get real, folks. In a world of over 7 billion people, the chances of you being the chosen one are slim to none. Embrace your mediocrity, acknowledge your flaws, and understand that the world owes you nothing. Once you drop the entitlement, you'll find the freedom to work for what you want.
2. Failure is Your Best Friend
Guess what? You're going to fail. A lot. It's not a matter of 'if,' but 'when.' Instead of crying about it, learn from your failures. Each stumble is a lesson, and if you're not failing, you're probably not trying hard enough. So, get comfortable with the taste of defeat because success is often just a few failures away.
3. The Power of Uncomfortable Truths
Sugarcoating won't get you anywhere. Face the harsh truths about yourself, your situation, and the world around you. Are you lazy? Procrastinating? Playing the victim card? Own up to it. Only by acknowledging your shortcomings can you start the journey towards improvement.
4. You Can't Read Your Way to Success
Sure, reading is great, and knowledge is power, but let's not kid ourselves. Reading alone won't transform you into a success story. It's what you do with that knowledge that matters. Take action, apply what you've learned, and stop using books as a shield against the real world.
5. Your Dreams Won't Work Unless You Do
Dreaming big is fantastic, but dreams without action are just that—dreams. You won't achieve anything by sitting on your couch, daydreaming about success. Get up, hustle, and put in the work. Success is earned, not given.
6. Comfort is the Enemy of Progress
If you're cozy, you're probably not growing. Challenge yourself, step out of your comfort zone, and embrace the discomfort of growth. You won't find success in the warm embrace of familiarity. Take risks, face challenges head-on, and watch yourself evolve.
7. Time is Your Most Valuable Asset
Stop wasting time. Procrastination is the silent killer of dreams. Every moment you spend scrolling mindlessly through social media is a moment you're not investing in yourself. Be ruthless with your time management. Every second wasted is a step away from your goals.
Conclusion: Tough Love for a Tough World
"Where we go is where we belong"