Thread by @marktilbury

I'm 57.

I wish someone had told me this sooner:

Nobody is coming to save you.

Your future is 100% your responsibility.

Here's 7 other harsh truths you have to confront (if you want to be successful):

1) Become more of a producer than a consumer.

If you're consuming more than you're producing, you’ll end up robbed of your time and attention.

2) Watch what other people are doing and do the opposite.

If you do what everyone else does, then you’re going to get the same results.

Reject the idea of being normal!

3) Work smart, not hard.

Working smart and building a business has never been easier with modern technology like AI.

If you're not using it, you'll quickly fall behind.

4) The quality of your questions will shape your future success.

If your messages starts with “Hi, I know you’re busy, but can I ask a question?” you’ve already missed your chance.

Similarly, a simple “Hi, can we have a chat?” won’t get you far.

5) Always pay off your credit card in full

If you don’t pay off your credit card in full each month, you’re just wasting money and hurting your credit score.

Be smart about it. Make paying it off a habit, and it’ll stick with you for life.

6) Start saving for retirement now.

When people say investing is a waste of time, they're not seeing the bigger picture.

Of course, it’s important to make money quickly, but it’s equally important to let some of it grow passively for your retirement.

7) Never buy an investment without researching it first.

I’ve seen so many people lose money on poor investments, and usually it’s because they didn’t take the time to look into it.

If someone is pressuring you to invest, that’s often a red flag!

What's a harsh truth people have to confront if they want to become successful?

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