In this context, I'm referring to lessons I've learned that have had an outsized impact on my life.
And I bet they will for you too.
Let's dive in 👇
Live with purpose, reach your potential, and master your mindset...
19 of life's secret weapons: 🧵
In this context, I'm referring to lessons I've learned that have had an outsized impact on my life.
And I bet they will for you too.
Let's dive in 👇
It’s about how you use them.
The best baseball players will hit my fastball no matter what bats they use.
The best marketers will succeed no matter what tech stack they choose.
Stop looking for a magic wand and start mastering the basics.
It’s either a "hell yes" or a "no thank you."
Be deliberate with how you spend your time. It's the most precious asset.
h/t @dklineii
Want to learn something? Do it.
You can read every book on the fundamentals of writing.
But you won't truly learn anything until you start writing and publishing.
Start looking for this. It’s everywhere.
20% of your customers produce 80% of revenue.
20% of your threads generate 80% of your impressions.
Ready for this?
20% of the 20% drives 80% of the 20% 🤯 (re-read that 5 times)
Have people in your corner that are not afraid to tell you the hard truth.
These are the people that deeply care about you and your well-being.
Track your progress. Keep a journal.
It's amazing what you'll learn by keeping track of your actions.
It's incredibly motivating too. https://t.co/SMprXHbuvu
For the past 660 days, I blocked out 2 minutes at the end of each day.
— Joe Portsmouth \U0001f9f2 (@joe_portsmouth) January 30, 2022
In those 2 mins, I reflected and wrote down one thing that made me happy that day.
2 minutes per day.
~2 years of notes collected.
I recently went through those notes.
And the results were eye-opening.
Start having conversations.
Get past the surface-level stuff.
e.g. Do you know the hardest thing your best friend has ever had to go through?
If not, find out. You’ll be 100x closer for it.
h/t @ShaanVP
When you do the math, it's scary how much time you have left with your family.
Make more time for them and cherish it.
https://t.co/Cqqw99XbDT
FAMILY (7.3%)
— Joe Portsmouth \U0001f9f2 (@joe_portsmouth) January 30, 2022
\U0001f6a8 If you remember nothing else from this thread, remember this section.
I see my family ~10 times per year.
Average 2 days per visit.
That's 20 days per year.
If they live 20 more years, that's 400 days left with them.
A little more than a year...
You have 2 ears and 1 mouth for a reason.
People like to talk about themselves.
Shut up and listen.
In school, we're taught to strive for perfect scores and memorization.
But in the real world, if you try to be perfect, you’ll take too long and miss opportunities.
Get something live. Test and iterate.
Give more than you take.
Provide value before selling.
So simple, but so powerful.
You'll end up getting more in return
vs.
Sell. Sell. Sell.
h/t @garyvee
Doing something consistently for a long period of time will unlock amazing results.
e.g. Anybody can start writing a book. Few can finish one.
You can accomplish so much by just sticking with it.
Growing up, we're taught that quitting is a sign of failure.
But it's actually a skill.
Picking the RIGHT projects to work on (and stick with) is crucial to success.
Drop the distractions when you realize you're wasting time.
You spend 16% of your life working.
Don't waste it doing something you hate.
When you find your passion, the quality of your work and life improves dramatically.
Nobody is always right.
You will get more respect for admitting mistakes than pretending to know everything.
Nobody else will. Even if you deserve it.
Have confidence in yourself.
So much of life is simply asking.
Want a raise?
Want a promotion?
Want to close a sale?
Ask.
You almost always have nothing to lose.
Every day isn't going to be the thrill of a lifetime.
Enjoy the little moments of happiness.
Like using Rock-Paper-Scissors to settle anything.
h/t @NeilPasricha
Read a book for 30min instead before your head hits the pillow.
You’ll learn more (by reading) and get much better sleep.
You change over time.
Something that didn’t click round 1 might hit different later on.
A few personal examples:
• Running
• Meditation
• Game of Thrones
• Writing on Twitter
I tried all of these and stopped at first.
Now, I love them all.
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Here's another thread you'll love: https://t.co/TXh5IUcWdv
If you're 47 or younger, you're a time billionaire.
— Joe Portsmouth \U0001f9f2 (@joe_portsmouth) November 21, 2021
Are you using that time wisely?
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make products.
"If only someone would tell me how I can get a startup to notice me."
Make Products.
"I guess it's impossible and I'll never break into the industry."
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