From a more broad perspective, I don’t care about competing with others.
I want to be so special – that it is impossible to compare myself with others. I want to be in a category in my own race. I want to run fast. But I want to be alone on the track.
That said – I still think about the competition. It’s not because I’m a hypocrite. Well, maybe I am. But then again, who cares? As Walt Whitman said:
Do I contradict myself? Very well then I contradict myself. I’m big I have a crowd
I think of competing with others as a powerful instinct we are all born with. And when used appropriately, your competitive instincts can help motivate you to better yourself.
Here are 14 life cheat codes that will get you ahead of the majority:
1. Fall in love with failure
Most people think that failure is the opposite of success. However, this is not the case. Failure is the first condition of success. If you keep failing at the same thing, sooner or later you will succeed. However, if you hate or are afraid to fail, you won’t try – and you’ll lose. That’s why it’s important to fall in love with failing—or at least, be neutral about it.
2. Change your identity
Don’t say, “I’m trying to eat clean.” Instead say, “I’m the kind of guy who orders a salad when everyone else orders a burger.” And then act according to your identity. When you “try” you are telling your subconscious that you are going against your identity – and that doesn’t work in the long run. When you change as a person then only you can do good deeds again and again. stop trying to become.
3. Play money game without ceiling
It’s okay to have a job. But there’s a limit to jobs – your employer will never pay you outrageous. On the other hand, there is no limit to building a business. You can always find ways to grow your business so that you get exponential profits.
For example, you can sell millions of books as an author. Or you can teach online marketing skills to thousands of people through digital courses. Of course, it’s not easy. But these are games that have no boundaries. My advice? Have a job to pay the bills – but try building a ceiling-less business on the side.
4. Find a winning friend
An obese friend of mine tried to lose weight for years but failed. Then she started dating a guy who was a textbook fitness freak. And months later, she has lost all the weight she wanted and is now a fitness freak herself. Of course, he didn’t plan it. But it is said who you hang out with. So… find a winning friend. It will do incredible things for you – without you even knowing it.
5. Design Your Environment
You can assume control when you design your environment – but once it’s designed, it will affect your life day in and day out. You lose at least some control after that. For example: If you have beer in your fridge, you are going to gain weight. It’s hard not to drink beer when it’s sitting in your fridge.
On the other hand, if your fridge is stocked with vegetables – that’s what you’ll eat. Therefore, it is wise to design your surroundings for greatness. Keep books in your room, not video games. Have a standing desk in your room, not a bean bag chair. Take the time to design your environment in the favor of greatness – and it will continue to pay dividends forever.
6. Write about self-improvement online
Teaching is the best way to learn. So if you teach self-improvement online (even if you don’t know anything about it yet), you’ll start to understand it much better than people who are just passively consuming knowledge. As a result – your life will improve faster than others. So – write self-help online in any forum that pleases you. That’s the best advice I can give you. Don’t do it for money, followers or fame. Do it to better yourself.
7. Look at the sky first thing in the morning.
When you wake up, run to the balcony to gaze at the sky for five minutes. when you do that, Sunlight enters your eyes, and this optimizes your sleep-wake cycle and the associated hormones.
This consequently optimizes your energy and productivity will come more easily to you.
Note: If the sun harms your eyes, don’t look at it directly. Duh!
8. Stop Avoiding Pain
I recently saw Imagine Dragons perform live. And the lyrics of one of his songs are, “Dard…hey, chalne do goliyon, barsne do. My life, my love, my drive, it…has come from pain! And I can’t help but feel how true this is.
Look back on your life and you will also realize that your most painful months or years were also the ones where you learned the most about life; Where you developed a reason to live a great life. Lesson? Stop avoiding the pain. find it The pain will go away, but the lessons and excitement will remain.
9. Buy Digital Courses
Stop trying to figure everything out on your own. You don’t need to spend that extra time.
You can give yourself a fresh start by learning from someone who has achieved exactly what you want to achieve. And in the age of the Internet, everyone is releasing affordable (much cheaper than college) digital courses. use them. Find a good teacher. See if they have any courses. Buy it (if you can afford it). Suspend your disbelief and follow his advice verbatim.
10. Choose the enjoyable route instead of the shortest route
When you make a plan to achieve a goal, your instincts will tell you to look for the shortest way to achieve something because of your desire for instant results. But the problem with the shortest path is that it paradoxically takes longer to walk because it’s not as enjoyable.
So you often leave. You pause often. You often walk in the opposite direction. On the other hand, choosing some long route – that is pleasant – guarantees stability and continuity. This ultimately makes it the fastest route, even if it is not the shortest route.
11. Fast for 24-36 hours once a week or every two weeks
Fasting is wonderful. It cleans your intestines. Removes brain fog accumulated over the week. Kills pre-cancerous cells. Stimulates growth hormone. makes you more productive. Burns fat. Makes you mentally strong.
And so, this is one of my favorite cheat codes in life. However, note that you should do this only if you do not have an eating disorder or any such tendency. Consult your doctor before trying anything new.
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12. Master the 20-30 Minute Power Nap
Power naps are exceptional.
They are an important tool for making the second half of my life as productive as possible. However, power naps are not easy. It’s a skill. You need to learn how to fall asleep quickly. And also how to end your naps on time and not end up sleeping for hours. Like any other skill, it takes practice to master.
13. Look Sharp
It is an obvious fact that looking good has its advantages. So… why not use them? Stop focusing on its superficiality. Stop hoping for a dream world where looks don’t matter. they do. People react to how you look. And no – you don’t have to be a model. Just be well prepared, and wear nice clothes. This will help a lot.
14. Learn to Prioritize Consistency > Intensity
This is difficult. Again, your mind wants everything now.
So when you create a plan for your goals, go for a “maximize your day” approach. And inevitably, you’ll burn out. Leave. restart. The cycle will repeat itself. You have to re-wire your brain and teach it to prioritize consistency over intensity. This can be done by starting small but committing to showing up every day. no matter what.
Akshad Singi, MD has been published in Better Humans, Mind Cafe, and more.
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