Dear Lucilius,

You need these traits to succeed in life; Image
1 - Inner balance

Trees develop deep roots so that they can attain great heights.

Traits of inner balance:

> At ease
> No anxiety
> Deep patience
> Uncompetitiveness

You must be mentally stable, this game’s not for the weak.
2 - Direction

You must make time to self-introspect & discover your true calling.

Following trends only lead to dead ends - don’t go too far before realizing you went the wrong way.
3 - Speed

Speed always trumps perfection

Your mind must be laser-focused on your mission, your hands must be ready for actions, and your ears dead to their opinions.

Thou shalt not give a fuck
Embrace the paradox of going fast slowly -

For you must climb the ladder of success one rung at a time.

Give your talents all the time they need to fully mature

Never look for shortcuts or get-rich-quick schemes.
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