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Jun 23 29 tweets 9 min read
The most controversial drugs in the world:

Alcohol vs weed.

I studied the science on both to find out which one is worse.

Here's what they do to you (backed by science): Image Weed use has drastically increased.

Alcohol use has also increased but not as much. Image
Jun 2 17 tweets 6 min read
The most controversial drug in the world:

Nicotine.

It can either ruin your life or make it better.

Here's what it does to you (backed by science): Image When you consume nicotine, it gets absorbed into the bloodstream.

It travels to your brain and binds to nicotinic receptors.

This binding creates the effect you get from nicotine.
May 15 27 tweets 4 min read
The most underrated skill in the world:

Controlling your thoughts.

I studied Marcus Aurelius, Zeno, Aristotle, Epictetus, and Buddha.

Here’s how you can control your thoughts to be 10x happier: Image "Choose not to be harmed - and you won't feel harmed.

Don't feel harmed - and you haven't been."

Nobody can make you feel a certain way.
May 2 19 tweets 2 min read
How I thought at 5 figures vs. How I think at 6 figures: 5: "I need to do more."

6: "I need to do less - but better."
Apr 22 24 tweets 7 min read
Naval and Andrew Huberman changed my life.

I watched hundreds of their videos in the last years.

Here are the 20 best lessons I learned that will change your life: Image Not having wanting something is as good as having it.

You don't get happy by getting a lot of things.

You get happy by having few desires.
Apr 10 14 tweets 4 min read
This is David Deutsch.

Naval calls him the smartest person alive.

Here are the 10 best lessons I learned from them: Image David Deutsch is an Oxford physicist and author.

He wrote the beginning of infinity and other books.

So let's talk about why Naval calls him the smartest human alive:
Apr 7 18 tweets 5 min read
The most misunderstood drug in the world:

Weed.

It can either ruin your life or make it better.

Here's what it does to you (backed by science): Image Weed consumption is on the rise.

It has increased about 4x in the last 10 years. Image
Apr 3 18 tweets 5 min read
The best podcast I listened this year:

Naval x Chris Williamson.

They talked about getting rich, philosophy, and much more.

Here are the 15 best lessons to help you win in life and business: Image Not having wanting something is as good as having it.

You don't get happy by getting a lot of things.

You get happy by having few desires.
Apr 1 16 tweets 5 min read
This is Walter Isaacson.

He followed Elon Musk for a year to write his book.

What he saw shocked him...

Here's how Elon runs 4+ world-class companies: Image Elon always focuses on first principles.

These are the most fundamental truths.

It helps to get clear on what actually matters.
Mar 24 14 tweets 4 min read
The worst and most common problem in the world:

Unhappiness.

It's why you're depressed and can't enjoy your life.

Here's Naval's philosophy on becoming happy and wealthy: Image Happiness is a skill you can develop.

Some people are born with better happiness genetics.

But everyone can train themselves to become happier.
Mar 17 19 tweets 6 min read
The world's biggest health scam:

Sugar.

It's making you tired, fat, and depressed.

Here's what it actually does to you (backed by science): Image Obesity rates are on the rise.

Sugar consumption has also massively increased.

Here's why that's a problem: Image
Mar 13 24 tweets 3 min read
The smartest man in history:

Einstein.

I read 1000+ of his best ideas about life.

Here are the 20 best lessons to live a great life: Image Logic will get you from A to Z;

Imagination will get you everywhere.
Mar 11 23 tweets 7 min read
The most important habit in life:

Sleep.

It’s why you feel tired, unhappy, and unmotivated.

Here’s how you optimize your sleep (backed by science): Image Sleep is the best productivity hack.

• Avoid screens in the evening
• Get 8 hours of sleep per night
• Have a consistent sleep schedule

Sleep well to perform well.
Mar 6 20 tweets 6 min read
Naval changed my life.

I read his book and watched all his podcasts and videos.

Here are his 16 best lessons about becoming rich and happy: Image Everyone can get rich.

There's only one thing you need:

Education.

Learn the right skills and you can get rich.
Feb 24 19 tweets 6 min read
The most valuable skill in the world:

Judgment.

Naval calls it the key to wealth creation.

Here's how to develop it to get time and location freedom: Image So what is judgment actually?

Naval calls it wisdom applied to external problems.

It's about knowing the long-term consequences of your actions and acting accordingly. Image
Feb 20 19 tweets 6 min read
The world's most underrated habit:

Walking.

It drastically improves your health, body, and brain.

Here's how walking will change you (backed by science): Image Walking has a lot of benefits:

• Improved mental health
• Improved physical health
• Improved energy and thinking

Before we get into the specifics, here's a big-picture overview: Image
Feb 17 25 tweets 8 min read
Jordan Peterson and Andrew Huberman changed my life.

I watched hundreds of their videos over the last few years.

Here are the 20 best habits I learned that will change your life: Image 1. Caffeine Use

How to use caffeine properly:

• Don’t take caffeine within 90-120min of waking up
• Don’t take caffeine 10 hours before going to bed
• Don’t take more than 3-4 cups of coffee per day

Use this as guidelines, not rules. Image
Feb 10 22 tweets 7 min read
The biggest scam in the world:

Alcohol.

It's destroying your brain and health.

Here's what alcohol does to you (backed by science): Image Alcohol is the drug that causes the most harm.

Especially harm to others.

It causes even more harm than heroin and crack. Image
Feb 6 17 tweets 5 min read
Do you sit for more than 4 hours a day?

You’re destroying your neck and back if so.

Here's how to fix your posture and pain (backed by science): Image Sitting for long periods can lead to:

• Poor posture
ª Tight hip flexors
• Back and neck pain

Here's what sitting does to your body:
Feb 3 22 tweets 7 min read
The biggest medical scam:

ADHD.

It’s not a mental disorder, it’s a superpower in disguise.

Here’s how you turn ADHD into hyper-focus (backed by science): Image 1 in 10 children has ADHD.

There's recently also been a rise in ADHD in adults.

But what is ADHD actually?
Jan 30 15 tweets 5 min read
The most misunderstood self-help topic:

Dopamine.

It's why you feel tired, depressed and unmotivated.

Here’s how you control your dopamine for maximum motivation (backed by science): Image Dopamine is a neurotransmitter.

Most people think it's the pleasure molecule.

But it's actually the molecule of craving and pursuing.

Pleasure is the reward you get for pursuing something worthwhile. Image