// This was originally a Google Doc where I gathered hard-won life lessons; eventually I open sourced it. It got a great response, including a shoutout from Tim Ferriss, so here it is on Substack.
These are amazing and appreciate you sharing and Tim Ferris’ push, but I have an increasingly hot take - these are only actually useful for the person creating them because of the lived experience informing them and the time taken to harness/refine the insight, and for the reader it’s just empty calories - each one requires the story to bring it alive and then reflection to grapple with examples from our own experiences that validate it on a deeper level.
that is true but at the same time it is like a catalyst for readers like me because reading a lot of the points made me rethink about those aspects in my own life and what kind of changes I could do. So the cause is not lost
This is a very important comment and actually a valuable example of the point that the most valuable feedback is the most painful
There is a clear trade-off / tension in condensing so much wisdom in short form while also ensuring the lessons are absorbed and felt. Maybe this list could be transformed into a 62 chapter book / wiki with short stories that bring home the point?
I would disagree in so far as the value is there but only if a person reading this implements something. There is value in knowing but the true value is largely in application. Self help books/other in that space are largely entertainment unless some part of the knowledgeable is put into practice.
You hit the nail on the head. Have to apply what you learn so you turn fantasy / dreams into goals, systems and reality. Otherwise it’s just navel gazing. :)
Love every single one of these. Very valuable and it triggered a lot of ideas on how I can incorporate some of these in my work and life. Thanks for sharing.
I read The Circle by Lewis because of this list. I wish I had discovered it in university - would have thought differently about certain decisions. Thanks for this. It’s a gem.
I am personally in an awe of this. A lot of these principles resonated with me and provided the reminders I needed.Thanks for sharing , appreciate it a lot!
These are amazing and appreciate you sharing and Tim Ferris’ push, but I have an increasingly hot take - these are only actually useful for the person creating them because of the lived experience informing them and the time taken to harness/refine the insight, and for the reader it’s just empty calories - each one requires the story to bring it alive and then reflection to grapple with examples from our own experiences that validate it on a deeper level.
that is true but at the same time it is like a catalyst for readers like me because reading a lot of the points made me rethink about those aspects in my own life and what kind of changes I could do. So the cause is not lost
Yea its like understanding and introspecting or implementing these principles in your life. Its sort of processed wisdom
This is a very important comment and actually a valuable example of the point that the most valuable feedback is the most painful
There is a clear trade-off / tension in condensing so much wisdom in short form while also ensuring the lessons are absorbed and felt. Maybe this list could be transformed into a 62 chapter book / wiki with short stories that bring home the point?
I would read that book — or perhaps write my own with a short chapter of my own experiences under each point
I would disagree in so far as the value is there but only if a person reading this implements something. There is value in knowing but the true value is largely in application. Self help books/other in that space are largely entertainment unless some part of the knowledgeable is put into practice.
You hit the nail on the head. Have to apply what you learn so you turn fantasy / dreams into goals, systems and reality. Otherwise it’s just navel gazing. :)
This is absolutely fantastic Nabeel. What a gold mine. Thank you for sharing!
Love every single one of these. Very valuable and it triggered a lot of ideas on how I can incorporate some of these in my work and life. Thanks for sharing.
These are incredible. Probably some of the best and not necessarily intuitive principles I've ever read.
Love this! thank you.
These are good. Being clear on your principles is a sure way to live a good life. They will guide you in times of uncertainty.
loved this, thank you for putting this together Nabeel! Some hard won insights, beautifully told.
simple, yet profound list. I am inspired to write my own! Or start collating in my notes app and add as life teaches me each new thing.
The most valuable feedback usually hurts a lot - yep yep yep.
I read The Circle by Lewis because of this list. I wish I had discovered it in university - would have thought differently about certain decisions. Thanks for this. It’s a gem.
I am personally in an awe of this. A lot of these principles resonated with me and provided the reminders I needed.Thanks for sharing , appreciate it a lot!
What does "travel well" mean? I'd like to learn more about how to travel well.
+1, I'd like to hear more on this, too.
Why is our natural bias to do something mediocre?
What if someone’s 12 (primary focus) is also their 30 (what makes them the worst version of themselves)?
Thanks for this, Nabeel. I had bookmarked it and ended up noting a number of these practical gems in my own Journal.
Also liked the idea of open sourcing it through Google Doc.
Really good. some points are really exciting and motivating.
This made my day! Was feeling a bit lost, now back on productive mode :)