I like the first one, I think it grabs more attention because of the black-and-white contrast, and makes it easier to read.

"Mastery requires boredom". That's precisely what I've been realizing this past few weeks. By embracing boredom (significantly reducing the amount of external stimuli that release dopamine), I will find everything I'm looking for. For example, when I changed my routine to maximize productivity, I felt crazy amounts of boredom, but every time, I kept pushing through it. I found that I started to get into a state where: - Work became the most fun thing I did - I absorbed crazy amounts of information fast, which means I grew a lot faster - I had way more time to reflect, have the best ideas, and improve my craft in a crazy way ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Cut out everything that doesn't align with my goal, whether it'd be: - People - Activities - Habits Those things are fundamentally distractions from my goals. So a sacrifice is needed. Fortunately, I'm in a place now where I've cut all of that, and the people around me share the same goals and values, my activities are designed to the progression of my goals, and my habits as well. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Have humility. Just because you think you deserve something doesn't mean you actually deserve it, or else you'd have it. Don't let arrogance and ego take the best of you. Be open to improvement, be open to apprenticeship. For example, of course I want to make 10k/month, of course I want to manage my own business and do great things. But there's a path that needs to be crossed before all of that happens. There's work to be done. Have the humility to accept that because your time will come. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Trauma is the best thing that can happen. This is something not everyone will agree with, but I found trauma to be fundamental for my development because trauma builds character.

@Andrew Kirby Amazing post! Great opportunity! I've sent my application, I hope it went through 😁

It was an amazing adventure! And yes, I did grow from it a lot. Very thankful for the experience. And looking forward for more! Thank you Rich!

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