1. SPEND YOUR FREE TIME
READING
Read books that challenge you:
•Health
•Wealth
•Persuasion
•Philosophy
Best books of all time:
•Antifragile
•Fallen Leaves
•Lessons of History
•Proverbs/Ecclesiastes
2. Consume old content to find new ideas
•Observe old art
•Read classic books
•Visit old architecture
•Visit your grandparents
•Watch the best movies of all time •Spend time in nature
The older the content, the better the ideas.
3. Eat better food
A sharp brain starts with your diet:
Foods high in:
•B12
•Zinc
•Folate
•Antioxidants
This will improve your energy, mood, and prevent unnecessary illness.
4. Play chess and poker
It activates both sides of your brain
You will get better at:
•Math
•Focus
•Psychology
•Problem solving
•Pattern recognition
•Strategy and tactics
If you want a challenge, try blindfolded chess.
5. Spend time with good people
Being part of a community gives you:
•Meaning
•Social connections
•A sense of belonging
Chose friends who focus on becoming better
•Growth
•Fitness
•Business
•Accountability
6. Exercise and movement
30 minutes of exercise produces serotonin and endorphins in your brain, giving you:
•Calm mind
•Confidence
•Better sleep
•Increased blood flow
Movement is one of the best ways to keep your brain sharp as you get older.
I try and walk 1 hr/day
7. Have amazing sleep
Do this by:
•Weighted blanket
•Comfortable bedding
•Completely dark room
•Consistent sleep times
•Nose strips/mouth tape
•Cold temperature (17-20 Celsius)
In the evenings, try:
•Valerian root (ask ur doc)
•Magnesium + L-Theanine
8. Challenge yourself with new skills
Skills like:
•Coaching
•Copywriting
•Email marketing
•Learn a new language (seriously underrated)
It’s not about unique skills… It’s about you, a unique combination of skills.
Now put yourself in challenging situations where you’re…
9. Cultivate your garden. Get rid of the weeds.
Your brain doesn’t need new information.
It needs to declutter the garbage society puts in it.
Never play the victim.
Don’t explain, Don’t complain.
The good seeds you plant are your habits.
Your future self will thank you…
10. Create
You will be happiest when creating your...
•Body
•Mind
•Family
•Business
You are meant to create more than you consume.
Examples of a few prolific creators:
•Picasso
•Da Vinci
•Ben Franklin
The most successful people I know ask a lot of questions because they want to know how things work (and possibly make it better).
They run experiments all the time.
When something works, they focus on that.
When something doesn’t work, they pivot and continue to try new…
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