• We spend so much time being performative whether we realize it or not
• You start growing when you start accepting your funny, nerdy, weird, quirky self.
• The friends that he has now are the people with whom he feels he can be honest around, talk about random things he is strugg...

• These are the type of friends who stick with you during the hard times.
• They are not around just for the celebration.
• You never forget those people, they were they for you during the hardest times.
• When you find them, cherish those relationships, they are truly rare.

• Think about how much of your daily activities are energy draining vs energy creating?
• Build a base of information from which you can evaluate your competencies and passions.

• Too many people feel the need to fix things.
• The most powerful thing to say to a friend who is hurting is “I’m with you”.
• Don’t just say it, show it. It’s the ultimate form of kindness

Best one-liners for different life scenarios:

• The ability t...

• Sahil Bloom met Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple, at the gym; they were both a part of the 5 AM crew.
• Tim Cook has the most insane work ethic; wakes up at 3:45 every morning
• They started chatting about an article Tim Cook was cited in.
• Sometime later, Sahil correctly guesse...

• The Zone of Genius is like a “sweet spot” where your interests, passions, and skills align
• You are playing a game that you love to play and are uniquely suited to win at.
• The Zone Of Excellence is when you have high competence but you lack en...