Trying too hard to make friends or being cool has the opposite, repelling effect.

Few people actually care about you. Because you’re not as special as you think and also, most people are too concerned with themselves.

It's ok to have goals, but obsessing over them is often counterproductive because, in reality, achieving a goal isn’t always what it’s cracked up to be.

Self-awareness is extremely beneficial to start to change your life.

To live a more meaningful life, focus on fewer things, and get good at them, as we have a finite number of days.

Recognize that everything you do has a cost decide if you're willing to pay it. Freebies and shortcuts do not work in the long run.