How to Get Wealthy (Without Getting Rich)

This is a collection of notes to self rather than pieces of advice: I only write about what I struggle with.

Measure wealth in love, freedom, and integrity rather than money, comfort, and material possessions. You can get twice as rich either by doubling your profit or by clarifying your goals and desires.

Don’t waste time thinking about your “perfect” career. Start by defining your worst career nightmare. The first step toward learning what you want is being very specific about what you hate.

Q: What does your ideal day look like? We love to set “big” goals yet fail to seize the present moment. Instead of thinking at the macro level, begin by designing your perfect day. Once you’re able to live 200+ such days every year, you’re rich; even though you aren’t rich.

Learn how to rest and relax without feeling any boredom and remorse. Naval Ravikant came up with a witty aphorism: “To measure the quality of your life, simply do nothing, and see how it feels.”🧘

Working less is not laziness. Doing less meaningful work is not laziness. Laziness is enduring an existence you dislike. Contrary to popular belief, working “hard” & being “busy” all the time is a form of laziness—lazy strategic thinking & management skills.

Q: Are your goals your own, or simply what you believe you should want?

Are your dreams indeed authentic, or are they default ideals & prepackaged narratives designed by Hollywood, corporate advertising, and intensive social media sessions?

Outside-the-box thinking requires outside-the-box living. Spend time in nature for a few days. Swim naked with the dolphins. Travel only by bike. Go to a non-touristic village and live there for a few weeks. Train for some wild event. Find out what both scares & inspires you.

90% of a millionaire lifestyle is already available to you.⁣ Fresh coffee. Books. Nature. Art. Long walks. Music. Sipping wine with your friends & family. There’s nothing more complex, meaningful, and difficult to build than a simple life 👑

H/T Guru Anaerobic via Twitter

One of the greatest mistakes we make is to believe that waking up in the morning is a right rather than a blessing. It may look like a strong claim; but it’s a fragile gift. Only those who internalize this lesson in their life may finally become alive.