Principles

I first came across the Principles page on Bartosz Pucek’s website. These ideas resonated with me, so I wanted to share them here too. Some are reproduced in his original wording. Credit goes to Bartosz.

  1. Unmitigated daily discipline in all things. It’s the one thing that will make or break your life.
  2. Be an infinite learner. Reading (learning) is the ultimate meta-skill. Think about spending on books as an investment.
  3. Mindset sets your direction. Choose it carefully, and you will find your way.
  4. Our life is shaped by our mind; we become what we think.
  5. Understand the 80/20 rule.
  6. Over-prepare. Never be late.
  7. Underpromise, overdeliver.
  8. Always try to stay calm no matter what.
  9. All the real benefits in life come from compound interest. Understand compounding.
  10. Be endlessly curious. Hang out on the edges.
  11. Knowledge is the compound interest of curiosity.
  12. Everything has been done before. The scenes change, but the behaviors and outcomes don’t.
  13. Mistakes create opportunities for growth. Fail often, learn quickly.
  14. Be prepared to fight for your life. Learn how to fight. Try survival training.
  15. You never know what struggles people are hiding.
  16. Don’t criticize someone in front of others.
  17. Always demand a deadline.
  18. Listening > speaking.
  19. Do not complain.
  20. Don’t be the smartest person in the room.
  21. There is always a way out.
  22. Always give more than you take.
  23. Experiment and tinker — take lots of small risks.
  24. Encourage intellectual debate.
  25. Your habits make you. Stick to simple rules.
  26. Earn with your mind, not your time.
  27. Say “thank you” a lot!