72 Tips For Living A Better Life

Question 1

What is the primary factor for success in health, wealth, and wisdom?

Answer 1

Building good habits

Success in these areas is heavily dependent on the habits one forms.

Question 2

What is the recommended book on habits by James Clear?

Answer 2

Atomic Habits

This book is highly regarded for its insights on habit formation.

Question 3

What should you focus on instead of the end goal when forming habits?

Answer 3

The process

Focusing on the process helps avoid discouragement and promotes daily success.

Question 4

To change a habit, what aspect of yourself should you change?

Answer 4

Your identity

Adopting the identity of the person you want to become supports habit formation.

Question 5

What is one way to make good habits easier to stick to?

Answer 5

Make it easy

For example, lay out workout gear the night before to encourage exercise.

Question 6

What is the Two-Minute Rule?

Answer 6

The new habit shouldn’t take more than two minutes to complete

This makes it difficult to skip the habit due to time constraints.

Question 7

What is a strategy to break bad habits?

Answer 7

Make them hard

Removing unhealthy food from the house makes it harder to consume it.

Question 8

How can you make yourself accountable when trying to stick to a habit?

Answer 8

Implement a penalty and be accountable to someone

Using money as a stake can increase commitment.

Question 9

What is habit stacking?

Answer 9

Linking new habits with old ones

For example, doing pushups when making coffee links a new habit to an existing one.

Question 10

What is a visual method to track habit completion?

Answer 10

Using a calendar or an app like Streaks

Crossing off completed habits creates a visual representation of progress.

Question 12

What are the three components to being physically healthy?

Answer 12

Eat, sleep, and exercise.

Question 13

What is Michael Pollan’s advice about food?

Answer 13

Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.

Question 14

How does the amount of calories you eat affect your health?

Answer 14

How many calories you eat does matter.

Question 15

What foods should you eat to feel full?

Answer 15

Eat lots of protein and veggies.

Question 16

What is intermittent fasting (IF) known for?

Answer 16

It tends to lead to lower calorie intake.

Question 17

What should you generally avoid if trying to lose weight?

Answer 17

Avoid carbs.

Question 18

What is the Slow-Carb diet?

Answer 18

A diet optimized for maximum fat loss and adherence.

Question 19

List the rules of the Slow-Carb diet.

Answer 19

• No ‘white’ carbohydrates
• Repeat the same meals
• Don’t drink calories
• Don’t eat fruits
• One day a week, anything goes

Question 20

Why is the rule ‘Don’t drink calories’ important?

Answer 20

It decreases calorie intake and keeps you more hydrated.

Question 21

What can you drink on the Slow-Carb diet?

Answer 21

Water, tea, coffee, and maybe some diet soda.

Question 22

What is the advice regarding food age?

Answer 22

Don’t eat or drink anything less than 2000 years old.

Question 23

What percentage of weight loss results come from diet?

Answer 23

90% of the results will come from eating better.

Question 24

What is a benefit of eating local?

Answer 24

Foods are often less processed and raised with fewer pesticides.

Question 25

What is a recommended starting exercise for weight loss?

Answer 25

Start by walking more.

Question 26

What does HIIT stand for?

Answer 26

High-intensity interval training.

Question 27

Why is making exercise fun important?

Answer 27

If exercise isn’t fun, we’re less likely to do it.

Question 28

List some ways to make exercise more enjoyable.

Answer 28

* Go to a class with friends * Make the workout easier * Work out somewhere beautiful * Go biking at night * Learn a new skill

Question 29

What are some basic exercises for strength training?

Answer 29

* Squats * Bench press * Pullups * Situps * Pushups

Question 30

What should you do to track your sleep?

Answer 30

Buy a WHOOP band or an Oura Ring.

Question 31

How can you improve sleep quality with your bedroom environment?

Answer 31

Black out your bedroom.

Question 32

What temperature is generally best for sleeping?

Answer 32

Most people sleep better when it’s cold.

Question 33

What should you avoid consuming before bed?

Answer 33

Avoid alcohol and caffeine.

Question 34

What is the recommended amount of sleep per night?

Answer 34

Aim for 8 hours per night.

Question 35

Why is sleep consistency important?

Answer 35

Our bodies learn when to be awake and when to sleep.

Question 36

What should you avoid doing late in the evening?

Answer 36

Avoid eating late.

Question 38

What is the primary reason people dream of getting rich?

Answer 38

Freedom from bills, stress, and the constraints of a 9-5 job.

Question 39

According to Morgan Housel, what is more important than what you know in becoming wealthy?

Answer 39

How you behave.

Question 40

What is the first skill you must master to become wealthy?

Answer 40

Saving more than you spend.

Question 41

What is a key component in building good saving habits?

Answer 41

Automation.

Question 42

What percentage of your take-home pay should you aim to save?

Answer 42

20%+.

Question 43

True or False: It is advisable to upgrade your lifestyle as your income increases.

Answer 43

False.

Question 44

What is dollar-cost averaging?

Answer 44

Automatically investing a fixed dollar amount at regular intervals.

Question 45

What should you do to get a taste of a minimal lifestyle?

Answer 45

Live in a different city with minimal possessions for a short period.

Question 46

What should you do to figure out your exact dream number?

Answer 46

Put specific dreams into a monthly calculator to determine the amount needed.

Question 47

What is a common misconception about debt?

Answer 47

Buying a house is a foolproof investment.

Question 48

Why should you pay off your credit cards?

Answer 48

They have some of the worst interest rates of any financial product.

Question 49

What is the recommended percentage of your credit limit you should use?

Answer 49

Less than 30%.

Question 50

How should you view money in relation to time?

Answer 50

Use money to buy time.

Question 51

According to Morgan Housel, how do possessions impact perception?

Answer 51

No one is impressed by your possessions as much as you are.

Question 52

What is a good strategy for big-ticket purchases?

Answer 52

Look to buy used items when possible.

Question 53

What is one rule of thumb for buying a house?

Answer 53

Only buy if you plan to live there for more than 10 years.

Question 54

What should you aim to cover in your emergency fund?

Answer 54

6 months of expenses.

Question 56

What is wisdom often built through?

Answer 56

Experience ## Footnote Wisdom is associated with elders who have gathered knowledge over time.

Question 57

How can you make better decisions according to the text?

Answer 57

Give yourself the advice you’d give a friend ## Footnote This helps escape personal biases.

Question 58

What does cultivating curiosity in others achieve?

Answer 58

Increased empathy, better conversation skills, and reduced judgmental attitudes ## Footnote It encourages learning from everyone.

Question 59

What is the difference between being productive and being intentional?

Answer 59

Intentionality leads to happiness without the need for productivity ## Footnote Unproductive time planned as productive causes unhappiness.

Question 60

What is the formula for happiness presented in the text?

Answer 60

Happiness = Results - Expectations ## Footnote Lowering expectations can lead to increased happiness.

Question 61

What should you do to align your actions with your beliefs?

Answer 61

Only say what you believe and do what you say ## Footnote This reduces feelings of hypocrisy.

Question 62

What does Taleb define as antifragile?

Answer 62

Anything that has more upside than downside from random events ## Footnote Examples include avoiding debt and diversifying income streams.

Question 63

Why is it important to accept that the world is not black and white?

Answer 63

It recognizes degrees of truth and allows for open discussions ## Footnote A black-and-white perspective leads to stagnation.

Question 64

What does the concept of 'Via Negativa' suggest?

Answer 64

Focus on what to avoid rather than what to pursue ## Footnote Many successful strategies involve reducing risks.

Question 65

What is the Lindy Rule used for?

Answer 65

Predicting the lifespan of non-perishable knowledge ## Footnote It helps in selecting books and evaluating the rationality of beliefs.

Question 66

What psychological benefit comes from listening more?

Answer 66

People attribute more authority and wisdom to you ## Footnote Listening encourages others to share and enjoy conversation.

Question 67

What does the saying about the average of the 5 people you spend time with imply?

Answer 67

You are influenced by those around you ## Footnote Surrounding yourself with admirable people cultivates good habits.

Question 68

What is Hanlon’s Razor?

Answer 68

Never attribute to malice that which can be explained by stupidity ## Footnote It encourages assuming ignorance over intentional harm.

Question 69

How can being a positive presence affect relationships?

Answer 69

People prefer to be around those with a positive attitude ## Footnote Negative individuals are often avoided.

Question 70

What are the two steps to mastering your emotions?

Answer 70

1) Recognize emotional reactions 2) Use emotions to your advantage ## Footnote This leads to better communication and control over mood.

Question 71

What should you do early in your career regarding opportunities?

Answer 71

Say yes to everything, then say no to almost everything ## Footnote This helps you discover what you truly enjoy.

Question 72

What does 'Less but Better' encourage?

Answer 72

Eliminate clutter and focus on things that bring joy ## Footnote It promotes a more fulfilling life.

Question 73

What is the concept of Extreme Ownership?

Answer 73

You are responsible for everything in which you are involved ## Footnote It encourages solutions over blame.

Question 74

What is a flow state?

Answer 74

A state of focus where you lose track of time ## Footnote It brings inherent happiness and joy from the activity itself.

Question 75

What does 'You Can Have Almost Anything You Want, but Not Everything' imply?

Answer 75

Everything has a price, and choices must be made ## Footnote Trade-offs are essential in life decisions.

Question 76

What is the equation for progress according to the text?

Answer 76

Pain + Reflection = Progress ## Footnote Growth often involves discomfort and feedback.

Question 77

What is the benefit of writing online?

Answer 77

It clarifies thinking and can lead to wealth ## Footnote Writing shapes arguments and ideas.