Jan 20, 2026

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When someone talks, do listen
When it’s your turn, choose your words wisely. Think about Gandalf, from Lord of The Rings
Cook your meals
Sugar is not the enemy. Ultraprocessed foods are.
Reject fast fashion. Choose clothes with intention.
Iron your clothes
Keep yourself clean
Prioritize good sleep
Make being fit a habit. Don’t obsess over it. Somewhat athletic is good enough
Think four times before tattoos, cosmetic procedures, or any permanent changes in your body
Don’t smoke. Don’t do drugs
Recognize pointless distractions for what they are
Watch if you’re doing something as a genuine enjoyment or as a form of escape
If you’re going to drink, do it intentionally and lightly
Nurture the ability to put your phone down
Get money by doing honest, good work
Create more than what you consume
Value quality over quantity
Be honest. Don’t lie
Do good quietly
Say and do nice things to your loved ones
Be vulnerable when it matters
Similarly, make people feel proud of having been vulnerable with you.
Raise your concerns
Fight the argument, not the person
Be respectful
Value silence over noise
Observe
Breathe
Seek nuanced positions
Separate temporary growth discomfort from chronic toxic suffering
Know when advice is really just projection
Great pieces of art should confuse you from time to time
Confusion is to the mind what soreness after a good workout is to muscles: proof something is growing
Don’t rehearse conversations that may never happen
Choose what and who deserves your energy
Seek company across generations
Stay curious
Keep learning
Realize you’ll never fully understand quantum mechanics, no matter who you are
Don’t take life too loose
Don’t take life too serious
Do realize you’re not doing this alone
Do realize life is a gift you get to experience only once
And due to it, strive to craft your own path, step by step, day by day
Happiness isn’t hidden in the journey or the destination. It’s what remains when you stop looking