10 life lessons from Tim Ferris
A Life / / December 19, 2019
Tim Ferriss
The American writer, speaker and investor.
1. Do not forget about gratitude
Many successful people who have achieved great heights, is still dissatisfied with themselves. The fact that self-improvement - it's not only the achievement of the objectives. Do not focus only on the future victories, be grateful for what you already have.
And not to forget about it, Tim advises to record, for which you are grateful. Enough to devote five minutes in the morning or in the evening and write a couple of sentences. It will take a new look at life and feel happier.
2. Perfection is not more than two spheres of life at the same time
Many people are constantly trying to improve something in yourself and in your life. But this excessive preoccupation with self-improvement can lead to depression and anxiety. No need to rush to improve everything at once. Highlight the two most important at this point the scope and leave the rest for later.
3. Be true to your values
Many people think that it is better to fail, doing their own thing than succeed by working for someone else. But, as Tim says, "you can open your own business, and to shackle themselves in chains, if you have to be yourself."
To avoid this, you need to define your core values. What are you willing to go on the way to his goal, and that just never go? What are you willing to tolerate and what not? Understand that it is important for you to remain true to yourself in every situation.
4. Concentrate on one project and do not make plans in advance
Do not plan your life for a few years ahead, as to predict what will happen in the future, it is impossible. It is not known what opportunities are open to you after you complete your current project or life stage.
So do not get hung up on the planning and be open-minded.
If you have a clearly defined moral principles and values, you can make the right decisions and avoid mistakes in most situations.
5. When there is no motivation, use external means to promote
When we've been working on a large project, such as writing a book or launching a new product, our motivation level drops. In such cases, Tim advises using various incentive measures, including carrots and sticks. Put yourself hard deadlines, inform about the planned timing of the outside or use sites that help achieve your goals. Ferris recommends himself stickK.
6. Benefit even from failures
Tim believes that the failure can not be considered a failure if in the process you get useful skills or communication. He advises taking important decisions and assessing the potential risks in the first place to think about two things: skills and attitudes. Ask yourself: "Even if this idea fails, I'll get some new skills, or the head of a relationship that will be useful to me in the future?" If the answer is yes, do not rush to give up.
7. Diversify your interests
If you love the business, there is nothing surprising in the fact that you put into it at 100%. But such dedication that you put everything on one card, can turn into trouble. Life is full of surprises and the factors that we do not control. Burn at any time. So try to diversify their activities and interests to your happiness and peace of mind does not depend on something one.
8. Do not be afraid to pause and Retirement
Tim Ferriss says that if you are really well versed in the business, not necessarily work tirelessly. Not necessarily live in operation every week, month or even every year.
Tim FerrissYou can take a break, just to think about. For you to retire and be a hermit. And when you are ready to continue working with the place where you left off.
9. Do not focus on criticism
When we are all the time trying to develop and improve their skills, we sometimes get too hung up on the criticism. We believe that praise, encouragement, and any positive comments do not carry valuables, because they do not help to get better.
However, this approach may hurt, especially if you work with people and leads them. Do not forget that positive assessment and encouragement are important for their development no less than criticism. And this applies not only to your colleagues, but you yourself.
10. Fame, money and power only to underline the character traits that you already have
Tim is familiar with a variety of successful peopleAnd, in his opinion, money, fame and power do not change a person, but only increase the already available to him for money.
"Unbalanced person who received 100 million, just superneuravnoveshennym will be!" - says Ferris. Generous only becomes even more generous. It is therefore important to work on yourself and improve more before you will succeed.