In this game, it’s a very fine line between reality and delusion.
Knowing how to walk that line basically determines your quality of life.
Sometimes, blind ignorance is required (starting a business, launching a new endeavor, picking up a new habit, etc.) and sometimes you need ruthless practicality (all problem solving and obstacle overcoming).
But every single one of us is in our own heads— so we think we’ve got a pretty solid handle on things.
If this were true, you’d be where you wanted to be, and you wouldn’t be reading self help blogs.
So what is the key to getting unstuck and ahead in life?
You need an anchor.
Something objective, rooted in reality, that you can turn to in crisis.
For me, it’s The Laws.
The Laws are behind every success in my own life. They’ve made me more rational, objective, empathic, and most importantly– more myself.
I live by the laws of human nature (Robert Greene).
And that’s important. You’re creating your own way of life here, a code, so it shouldn’t be something that isn’t connected to you. Greene’s materials speak to me deeply, so I’ve molded them to suit my circumstances.
You need to create your own.
You might think it’s unimportant but without something outside of yourself– what will keep you progressing? Your emotional mind? That’s the reason people quit, waste time, jump around from thing to thing, they’re all over the place. I was and by nature still am, like this.
My anchor is the reason I’ve progressed.
You need rules in your life.
You need self imposed structure.
Whether it be a morning routine or some north star that guides your every action, without a code to guide us– everyone drifts.
Stayfoolish
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