🎉 It's been a full year of The @ProfileRead Dossier, which is a deep-dive on a prominent individual that takes you on a journey from their greatest triumphs to their most gut-wrenching failures.
Here are 10 practical lessons I've learned from the world's most successful:
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Here are 10 practical lessons I've learned from the world's most successful:
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1. Follow the 40% rule
David Goggins' 40% rule is simple: When your mind tells you that you can't go on, you’re only actually 40% done.
“When we get uncomfortable, our brain gives us a way out — quitting or taking the easier route," he says.
theprofile.substack.com/p/david-goggin…
David Goggins' 40% rule is simple: When your mind tells you that you can't go on, you’re only actually 40% done.
“When we get uncomfortable, our brain gives us a way out — quitting or taking the easier route," he says.
theprofile.substack.com/p/david-goggin…
2. Avoid absolutes
Absolute statements damage our relationships.
Esther Perel says “you always” & “you never” should be eliminated from your vocabulary.
“All or nothing thinking” puts your partner on the defensive & it only escalates conflict
theprofile.substack.com/p/esther-perel…
Absolute statements damage our relationships.
Esther Perel says “you always” & “you never” should be eliminated from your vocabulary.
“All or nothing thinking” puts your partner on the defensive & it only escalates conflict
theprofile.substack.com/p/esther-perel…
3. Stay malleable
Stephen Hawking said, "Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change."
You should reject blind dogma & embraces the unknown.
"The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance," he said, "it is the illusion of knowledge."
theprofile.substack.com/p/stephen-hawk…
Stephen Hawking said, "Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change."
You should reject blind dogma & embraces the unknown.
"The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance," he said, "it is the illusion of knowledge."
theprofile.substack.com/p/stephen-hawk…
4) Normalize your life
Shonda Rhimes says: “You don’t want a baby? Don’t have one. You want to love someone? Love someone. Happiness comes from being who you actually are instead of who you think you are supposed to be.”
Normalize your life.
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Shonda Rhimes says: “You don’t want a baby? Don’t have one. You want to love someone? Love someone. Happiness comes from being who you actually are instead of who you think you are supposed to be.”
Normalize your life.
theprofile.substack.com/p/the-profile-…
5) Be interesting, not perfect
Malcolm Gladwell says people are drawn to things that are done imperfectly. Whether it’s art, movies, or books, people talk more about the flawed things that get stuck in their head than they do the obvious, perfect things
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Malcolm Gladwell says people are drawn to things that are done imperfectly. Whether it’s art, movies, or books, people talk more about the flawed things that get stuck in their head than they do the obvious, perfect things
theprofile.substack.com/p/the-profile-…
6) Stay firm on your values
Elvis wanted to record Dolly Parton's "I Will Always Love You," but his manager wanted half the rights.
"It broke my heart to say no, but I was willing to suffer temporary disappointment than live w/ what I knew was wrong."
theprofile.substack.com/p/dolly-parton
Elvis wanted to record Dolly Parton's "I Will Always Love You," but his manager wanted half the rights.
"It broke my heart to say no, but I was willing to suffer temporary disappointment than live w/ what I knew was wrong."
theprofile.substack.com/p/dolly-parton
7) Observation is a superpower
You see 2 men wearing a suit & tie. Can you tell who's the police officer & who's the drug dealer?
Frank Abagnale does a visual scan — from the person's facial expression to their clothing to the shoes they're wearing.
theprofile.substack.com/p/frank-abagna…
You see 2 men wearing a suit & tie. Can you tell who's the police officer & who's the drug dealer?
Frank Abagnale does a visual scan — from the person's facial expression to their clothing to the shoes they're wearing.
theprofile.substack.com/p/frank-abagna…
8) Fiercely promote good ideas
If you're struggling to get your ideas out there, Martha Stewart offers the following recipe: 1) a good idea, 2) passion for the idea, and 3) interesting content that backs your idea.
theprofile.substack.com/p/martha-stewa…
If you're struggling to get your ideas out there, Martha Stewart offers the following recipe: 1) a good idea, 2) passion for the idea, and 3) interesting content that backs your idea.
theprofile.substack.com/p/martha-stewa…
9) Put your goggles on, and face the wind
None of us are immune to life’s most soul-crushing challenges.
Here’s a mindset that has carried Tommy Caldwell through some dark times: “Hardship is inevitable, so put your goggles on, and face the wind.”
theprofile.substack.com/p/the-profile-…
None of us are immune to life’s most soul-crushing challenges.
Here’s a mindset that has carried Tommy Caldwell through some dark times: “Hardship is inevitable, so put your goggles on, and face the wind.”
theprofile.substack.com/p/the-profile-…
10) Let your heart break
The world is full of intractable problems & we often let that paralyze us.
Melinda Gates: "Look right at them. Let them break your heart, then let your empathy & your talents help you make a difference in the lives of others."
theprofile.substack.com/p/melinda-gates
The world is full of intractable problems & we often let that paralyze us.
Melinda Gates: "Look right at them. Let them break your heart, then let your empathy & your talents help you make a difference in the lives of others."
theprofile.substack.com/p/melinda-gates
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