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A 25-year-old follower recently messaged me asking how he could improve his standing in life. I gave him these three pieces of advice: 1) Wake up early and work out. This isn’t guaranteed to change your life, but it will make you break any negative thought patterns and start...

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Sahil Bloom3 years ago

The “why” on waking up early and working out: I believe it is the fastest way to break a negative identity cycle. There’s no such thing as a loser who wakes up at 5am and works out. One simple act that immediately makes you self-identify as a winner. This has ripple effects.

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Sahil Bloom3 years ago

The “why” on building a marketable skill and living below your means: These two address your financial situation. Living cheaply to build a base of savings and investments is how you step off the financial treadmill. Building a marketable skill creates real financial upside.

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Sahil Bloom3 years ago

I'm approaching 1 million followers on Twitter. Sadly, it’s much easier to grow on these platforms by stoking anger and controversy. That’s not something I’ll ever do. If my platform can help me reach people to make positive changes, I consider that a gift and responsibility.

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Sahil Bloom3 years ago

Working out will change your life. It has clear ripple effects: • Eat better • Sleep better • Focus better • Feel better One change, massive results. If you found value in these videos and thread, follow me @SahilBloom for more positive ideas for life.

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Sahil Bloom3 years ago

Confirmation Bias in life: Whatever you believe about yourself, you find evidence to confirm it. Believe you’re a loser—find evidence to confirm that. Believe you’re a winner—find evidence to confirm that. Waking up early and working out sets a positive flywheel in motion.

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Nick Huber3 years ago

Great example of just piling up wins and stacking great habits. The second and third order effects of doing shit successful people do are really undersold in todays society.

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Sahil Bloom3 years ago

It’s probably because there’s nothing to “sell” here. There’s no course or handbook, just simple (though not easy) basics.

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Dan Go3 years ago

Working out is the gateway drug to self improvement. Waking up early is the gateway drug to self discipline.

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Joel Cressman3 years ago

As an alternative, you could wake up early to work on that marketable skill. Pay yourself first before doing work for others.

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Sahil Bloom3 years ago

Yep, I just think working out has powerful ripple effects.

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