Any standard of living is achievable. Pretty much any goal too.
The whole "impossible" thing usually comes down to two things: either a person has too little energy and enthusiasm, so they can't force themselves to work, or they can't focus and tune out distractions.
But there's another trap: we try to mentally live our entire life flawlessly all at once.
Keep track of everything. Control everything. Plan everything. Never slip up.
And at some point the psyche says: "Fuck, this is impossible." After which it just stops allocating energy to it.
So don't promise yourself a perfect life.
You wake up in the morning and say: "Today I'll live a perfect day. I'll do my best. And what happens tomorrow — I don't give a fuck."
Feel the relief?
Because it's just one day. Being flawless for one day is bullshit, it's easy. And tomorrow you'll wake up and do the same thing again.
That's how you move from day to day.
When you've got energy, focus, and no distractions, you're capable of almost anything.
If you're wondering why I need a text blog on the website when everyone reads posts on TG and articles can be published on Medium or Zen, the answer is simple:
I want to gather there the most useful, essential, and valuable of what I've written since launching my Telegram channel. Posts that haven't lost their relevance over the past year and won't lose it for several more years to come.
I love creating, building value, and, as a businessman, sharing experience in the fields where I'm truly a pro. Experience I've paid for with years of my life, my money, and my own mistakes. As it's said in the Great Scripture: "The wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament."
💡 Whose kids are heading to school today? Congrats. Now it's OUR vacation time!
You've probably already guessed that the previous post about education was for September 1st. My eldest daughter is also going to school today — hard to believe (time flies so fast).
🇦🇪 And meanwhile we're heading back home, we've missed Dubai like crazy. Also, I've decided to take on a smartphone askesis for a month. Going through all of September with a button phone.
I've noticed I've been spending too much time on my smartphone, and this way I can dedicate more time to work, in-person meetings and health. Plus it's a great method for fighting ADHD/nerves, and a good way to level up discipline.