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Justin Kan
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Because my reflections from what I learned this year seemed to resonate, here are the things I’ve committed to myself for 2019.
I am going to try to start every interaction I have with another person with empathy first. This sounds like some hippie shit and 10 yrs ago I would have laughed in my own face, but I actually believe it makes my daily life MUCH better.
I am going to continue working on my diet, by starting the year trying to eat vegan for at least 30 days in January. May extend if it works for me. My primary reason is to reduce consumption of animal protein. Secondary reason is ethical.
I am going to continue my iPhone diet by leaving it at home while I use an Apple Watch as my primary device. When I checked my Screen Time 2 weeks ago it was avg ~5.5 hrs/day. Now it is >1 hr/day.
I am going to try to go to one silent meditation retreat. I tried to last year but had to cancel because of work.
I probably sound like some lame goody two shoes now. Don’t worry: I still drink too much, like guns, don’t have enough self control, and occasionally covet material possessions. Everyone has something they can improve. You are either growing or dying!

Happy New Year!
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Justin Kan
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My life is an example of starting from absolute zero and getting to decent across an array of skills. Many times it’s been 20 years in the making.

Sharing this megathread not to brag but hopefully as an example that you too can make the choice to improve at things you’re bad at.
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I was cripplingly shy as a kid. In the 8th grade I had to give a speech. I did the whole thing with my notes literally held covering my face at eye level so I wouldn’t have to see anyone.
In college I went through entire semester-long seminars without speaking once (among a round table class of 12 students).

First couple times speaking as a founder I was incredibly nervous. I gave a lightning talk at Web 2.0 in 2007 and had to get drunk to calm my nerves.
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Justin Kan
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Stop excusing yourself for being bad at things. You can be good at anything you are willing to set your mind to and practice (a lot).

“I’m just not good at X” means “I don’t care enough to become good at X”.
Lots of people making excuses in this thread.

"You can be good at anything" doesn't mean "You can be good at everything"

Making your identity "I am bad at X" is a loser's mindset. There's no cost to changing your thinking to "I'm not yet good at X because I haven't put in work"
I recommend you all read David Goggins book "Can't Hurt Me" as inspiration
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Justin Kan
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Meta decision making is much more powerful than deciding in the moment.
Examples:

- Instead of trying to limit IG use, delete social media apps and lock new app installs to your phone
- Instead of deciding to meditate each day, commit to every day and check off on calendar
- Instead of trying to pick healthier meals, choose a strict (but sustainable) diet that clearly defines what you can and can't eat
- Instead of trying to go to the gym more, commit to a specific schedule with a friend or trainer that you will disappoint if you don't show up
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