8. One of the most universal causes of self-doubt and depression: trying to impress people you don't like. Stressing to impress is fine, but do it for the right people - those you want to emulate.

2. To enjoy life, you don't need fancy nonsenseBut you do need to control your time and realize that most things just aren't as serious as you make them out to be.

7. It's lonely at the top. 99% of people in the world are convinced they are incapable of achieving great things, so they aim for the mediocre. The level of competition is thus fiercest for 'realistic' goals, making them the most time and energy-consuming.

10. “Someday” is a disease that will take your dreams to the grave with you. If it’s important to you and you want to do it “eventually,” just do it and correct course along the way.

6. We are the average of the five people we associate with most, so do not underestimate the effects of our pessimistic and unambitious friends. If someone isn't making you stronger, they're making you weaker.

4. Information is useless if it is not applied to something important or you will forget it before you have a chance to apply it.

Twitter account <a href="https://twitter.com/Mindset_Machine">@Mindset_Machine</a> shared his thread about <a href="https://twitter.com/Mindset_Machine/status/1555155348117413893?t=aNtonBcRyHbCQ_1sgSPR5g">10 lessons from the book "The 4-Hour Workweek"</a>

10 Lessons from the book "The 4-Hour Workweek"

5. A person's success in life can usually be measured by the number of uncomfortable conversations he or she is willing to have.

1. If you are insecure, guess what? The rest of the world is, too. Do not overestimate the competition and underestimate yourself.You are better than you think.

9. Remember: There is a direct correlation between an increased sphere of comfort and getting what you want.

3. Learn to be difficult when it countsIn school or in life, having a reputation for being assertive will help you receive preferential treatment without having to beg or fight for it every time.

A very nice thread from @mindset_machine on Twitter. Short, easy to understand but still give value.

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Tim Ferriss is author of three #1 NYT/WSJ bestsellers: The 4-Hour Workweek, The 4-Hour Body, and The 4-Hour Chef. He is also a start-up advisor specializing in positioning, PR, and marketing (Uber, Evernote, etc.). When not damaging his body with abusive sports, he enjoys chocolate, bear claws, and Japanese animation.

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