In America we still have this odd puritan streak in us. People often seem as though they think things must be hard to be worthwhile. I find that if you work deliberately you can achieve great results without a ton of effort. For example, to get in shape I lift a few times a week, but most of it is simply getting enough sleep and not eating a few things that are really bad. 4am runs and cold showers are not my thing, but I’m also aware that I’m not trying to punish myself for my sins, I’m trying to achieve a goal in the easiest way possible. Even that last sentence still registers as lazy! Since you’re smart and curious, you’ll naturally want to optimize and get into the weeds. You can spend years obsessing about investing like I do, or you can beat me by buying an index and moving on. The difference for me is I love investing, and working out is a means to an end. Best of luck to you op
In America, many people are searching for the extreme versions of success, and we’ve been conditioned to see significantly above average levels of success as the baseline.
Drake meme:
Working out, sleeping well, and eating reasonably to stay in shape = meh
Having 8 pack abs, 20″ biceps & being able to 360 dunk a basketball = YEAH, that’s what I’m talkin’ bout!
If you’re going to have extreme success, I think it often takes some extreme variables in the equation. That might be extreme talent (or extreme wealth or extreme-ly valuable personal/professional networks), such that extreme work isn’t required.
But sometimes extreme work and discipline is necessary if you want to achieve extreme results.
You may decide at some point you no longer value obtaining some extreme result enough to continue it’s pursuit. I think that’s wise, as I’ve found the cost is too high and life is too short.
In America we still have this odd puritan streak in us. People often seem as though they think things must be hard to be worthwhile. I find that if you work deliberately you can achieve great results without a ton of effort. For example, to get in shape I lift a few times a week, but most of it is simply getting enough sleep and not eating a few things that are really bad. 4am runs and cold showers are not my thing, but I’m also aware that I’m not trying to punish myself for my sins, I’m trying to achieve a goal in the easiest way possible. Even that last sentence still registers as lazy! Since you’re smart and curious, you’ll naturally want to optimize and get into the weeds. You can spend years obsessing about investing like I do, or you can beat me by buying an index and moving on. The difference for me is I love investing, and working out is a means to an end. Best of luck to you op
In America, many people are searching for the extreme versions of success, and we’ve been conditioned to see significantly above average levels of success as the baseline.
Drake meme:
Working out, sleeping well, and eating reasonably to stay in shape = meh
Having 8 pack abs, 20″ biceps & being able to 360 dunk a basketball = YEAH, that’s what I’m talkin’ bout!
If you’re going to have extreme success, I think it often takes some extreme variables in the equation. That might be extreme talent (or extreme wealth or extreme-ly valuable personal/professional networks), such that extreme work isn’t required.
But sometimes extreme work and discipline is necessary if you want to achieve extreme results.
You may decide at some point you no longer value obtaining some extreme result enough to continue it’s pursuit. I think that’s wise, as I’ve found the cost is too high and life is too short.