10 random things that have improved my life
1 min readJul 14, 2022
- Create macros and learn how to automate the monotonous parts of your job. Even 0.1% more efficiency per week compounds over time
- Have multiple sources of income, please. It allows you to be more fearless about pursuing your ambitions
- The first 4–5 working hours are when you do 80% of your work. Focus on efficiency of work, rather than volume of hours
- Digitally declutter as much as possible. Look for alternatives, but only switch when they’re good enough. Cal Newport has a great book about this.
- Have a self-reflection routine. It can be therapy, talking to a great friend, journalling, etc. Anything that helps you be vulnerable and think.
- Create a second brain. Every once in a while, you’ll come across super interesting suggestions, links, recommendations, or ideas. Save all of them. Your brain wasn’t made for remembering everything.
- No caffeine after 2 PM. Improved my quality of sleep and slowly reduced my caffeine dependence.
- Add calendar reminders for birthdays of your closest friends along with gift reminders 1 week prior to their birthday. Small appreciation gestures go a long way.
- Say sorry often. We all make mistakes and mess things up. After realizing it, the first thing you should do is apologies. It might be embarrassing but it will help you take accountability and improve as a human being.
- Understand the kind of art that speaks to you and consume it ruthlessly, preferably daily. Be it movies, books, TV shows, or new artists — keep consuming what enriches you.
