Thread by @LearnTeachSell

Key takeaways of @ScottAdamsSays book "How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big". Theory is systems are better than goals..

See also @AJA_Cortes and @HuntRedding writings on why this is true.

this theory is how I live my life. this mindset is POWERFUL. Thread

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I am teaching this to my kids and so should you: its the journey, not the outcome. its about trying, exerting yourself, enjoying the ride- not the destination.

Now for some excerpts from the book:

“Goal-oriented people exist in a state of continuous presuccess failure at best, and permanent failure at worst if things never work out.” Systems people succeed every time they apply their systems, in the sense that they did what they intended to do."

"The goals people are fighting the feeling of discouragement at each turn. The systems people are feeling good every time they apply their system. That’s a big difference in terms of maintaining your personal energy in the right direction"

“In dieting, losing twenty pounds is a goal, but eating right is a system. In the exercise realm, running a marathon in under four hours is a goal, but exercising daily is a system. In business, making a million dollars is a goal, being a serial entrepreneur is a system"

“dedicate certain sitting positions and certain work spaces to work and other spaces to relaxation or play”

“A person with a flexible schedule and average resources will be happier than a rich person who has everything except a flexible schedule”

Learn different skills and talents and leverage them into a "Talent Stack." Being top 10% in the world in anything is not easy, being top 20-30% in 5-8 different areas will put you in the top 10%

Study psychology, persuasion, improve your mindset, physicality, and use affirmations.

If you found this helpful, read @ScottAdamsSays book and take steps to improve your life! And retweet this and follow me to see free value and inspiration seep into your life.