• Time is short
• Immediate rewards for long-term goals
• Contemplate Death
• busyness is the ultimate distraction
• Avoid planning future
• Don’t be overambitious
• Spend time reflecting on your past
• Prepare for black swan
• Be true to yourself.
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A blind boy paid his way to a master's degree at Northwestern University by taking notes on class lectures in Braille, typing them, and selling copies to classmates who had stronger eyes but weak ambition.
One of the great mysteries of life is why some people who seem to have all the advantages - the right connections, education, and experience - never seem to amount to much while others who have had to struggle for everything have reached incredible heights of success.
It hinges on the determination. If you have the will to succeed, you will somehow find a way, regardless of the obstacles you encounter.