I doubt there are tricks. Find and reinforce the feedback loops that seem to lead where you want. Look for surprising correlations (diet and work performance, for instance). Be lucky in your starting position and smartlucky in the behaviors you choose to focus on.
Also, recognize that half of people _ARE_ below median on any measure. In large populations, there are very close to 0 who are the literal best at anything. Make sure your satisfaction level is achievable, even as you seek topics on which you might excel.
I doubt there are tricks. Find and reinforce the feedback loops that seem to lead where you want. Look for surprising correlations (diet and work performance, for instance). Be lucky in your starting position and smartlucky in the behaviors you choose to focus on.
Also, recognize that half of people _ARE_ below median on any measure. In large populations, there are very close to 0 who are the literal best at anything. Make sure your satisfaction level is achievable, even as you seek topics on which you might excel.