Sully Fazie
@SullyFazie
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Professional Mistake Maker
London / Barcelona
Joined January 2023
I'm in my 30s. Advice I wish I had in my 20s. Beyond exercising and investing early:. 1. Stop assuming you still have time; years will pass by, and nothing will get done.
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Like and share positive posts. and the algorithms will bring you more. Like and share positive vibes… and life will do exactly the same.
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Disappear somewhere far away, where nobody knows you. Here’s what happens:. 1. Living abroad won’t get rid of your problems. But it will give you the ingredients to start solving them.
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A successful person is just someone who showed love to their future self, they kept investing in a better tomorrow, until tomorrow became today.
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People will assume you are cheerful and positive because you had a comfortable past. Quite the opposite. You had to deal with a ton of crap, and figured out a wiser way to deal with the difficulties of life.
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2. At least once, you need to disappear, be alone, and brutally question each of your beliefs independently. The words "be true to yourself" will start making sense.
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When you meet someone new, introduce yourself as a nobody, watch how they treat you, you’ll get an idea of their true character, you’ll understand how they treat people who aren't useful to them.
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The truth is, most people don’t genuinely get started until they get rejected by life so hard, so brutally, it forces them to question who they are. The battle scars and the thicker skin is the foundations of achieving big things.
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4. Your mom, like many moms, is the best mom in the world. Speak with her every day. 5. The people you aspire to be like are usually making big sacrifices. Figure out what those sacrifices are, and then decide if they're worth it for you.
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6. When you retire, your favorite reading will be your own journal. Start writing early.
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As you get smarter, you don’t sound smarter. You sound more humble and composed .
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Some people will understand you even when you don’t speak. And some won’t even when you try to explain.
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10. Don't take criticism from someone you wouldn't take advice from. 11. You'll come across a handful of inspiring people who will want to help you. They are mentors, and they are rare in life. Treat them as special humans.
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3. Keep your word. People will trust you and then invest time in you. You will trust you, and your confidence will grow. That is how you will achieve big things.
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Life is short. Cut out negativity, forget gossip, remove people who hurt you, and cherish those who matter. Simplify where possible.
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Why take criticism from someone you wouldn't take advice from.
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Keep your promises, even when it's hard or it doesn't seem important. Trust isn't about convenience, it's about consistency.
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14. Life doesn't reward you because you suffered. It rewards you when you make the right sacrifices. Sacrifice should be a daily habit. It will feel less like sacrifice each day. 15. Don't stay up late for something you wouldn't wake up early for.
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You are at your most attractive when you are simply enjoying your life.
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You don’t need to impress people, just focus on you and your growth. When you’re finally impressive, you’ll realize you no longer even care.
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Your boundaries gain you respect. To strengthen your boundaries, identifying your limits and communicate them clearly. I don’t go there… I don’t do that… That’s not my thing.
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9. Release loser friends and friends who don't actually want the best version of you; they want the version of you that best serves them.
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8. Your boundaries will gain you respect. Identify your limits and communicate them clearly. "I don't go there. I don't do that. That's not my thing.".
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Life doesn’t reward you because you suffered. It rewards you when you make the right sacrifices.
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The only sad thing about growing as a person. is that you can't take everyone with you.
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Sometimes, you need to disappear, be alone, and brutally question all your beliefs independently. Then the words “be true to yourself” will start making sense.
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Throughout your life, you will have to let go a lot more than you get to hold on. get used to it. It makes space for new adventures.
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Bad days don’t define you. It’s the day after a bad day that defines you.
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Good communication is like a dance; it requires balance, harmony, and a mutual understanding of the rhythm.
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Smart people rarely play the victim, they’re too busy finding solutions.
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7. As each decade passes, don't assume you will look at life the same way. Your journey has distinct phases. You'll value things very differently. Consider lifelong decisions carefully. Do your research.
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You’re not calm because you're in control of everything. You're calm once you realise there are many things you will never be able to control.
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As you get older, you understand that lifelong friends, people you can grow with, people you feel connected with, are rarer than you thought.
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The truth is, a lot of people have a toxic relationship with Money. 12 traps I've learnt to avoid:. 1. Credit cards are a tool, not an extension of your income. Use them wisely, or they'll use you.
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Somewhere in the future, the older-you is watching you through memories. Whether it's with regret or nostalgia depends on what you do now.
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If you look closely enough, you will notice that people who spend their time judging others, are usually struggling to improve their life. They aren’t happy with the direction they are going in, and feel helpless. Their escape is to focus their negativity on others.
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Life doesn’t reward you for hard work, life rewards you when you make good decisions, followed by hard work.
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If they are rude to you, maybe it’s because they aren’t happy or content with their life. If they smile at you, maybe it’s because they are in a happy and content place in their life. Most things aren’t about you.
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If you hang out with self-confident people who have no reason to envy you, you will avoid a lot of drama.
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A deep conversation with a good friend can reframe the worst situations.
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Happy is not having everything you wanted. Happy is when you are in the middle of grinding for what you want, and things are going well.
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You either take risks today, or on a random day decades from now, you’ll figure out playing safe was actually the more dangerous path.
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You will struggle to focus until you give yourself a clear deadline. And you’ll become more resourceful as that deadline approaches.
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12. Throughout life, you will have to let go more than you get to hold on. get used to it. It makes space for new adventures.
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As you get older, you understand that lifelong friends, people you can feel truly connected with, people who you can continually grow with, are rarer than you thought.
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13. Courageous risk-takers outshine the smart but timid. Dare to act. When you act, you are at your most powerful.
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Don’t save your deep conversations for your close friends. People are dying to go past small talk but are afraid to take the lead. So, Lead.
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It doesn’t matter how many books you read. What matters is reading slowly, pausing and reflecting on the authors perspective, tying it in with your own unique experiences.
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So many people from your past know a version of you that no longer exists, . Kinda sad but beautiful.
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Life doesn’t reward you because you suffered. It rewards you when you make the right sacrifices.
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The more you travel, the more you discover what you really want, instead of what your upbringing made you want.
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Life will always find a way to humble you once you start getting too arrogant.
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Friendship is the best ship in the world. It’s a connection without ties of blood or romance. You can be your unapologetically self without obligations or demands.
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Smarter decision making (your future self will appreciate):. 1. Throughout life, your goal isn’t to make lots of smart decisions. It’s to make fewer dumb decisions.
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Your energy introduces you before you even speak. It's contagious. It’s more powerful and memorable than anything you say.
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You lack self-confidence when you always wait for someone to tell you what to do. Take the initiative and start proudly accumulating your list of mistakes. Confidence will find you.
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Sacrificing your dreams in exchange for an comfortable life, is a special type of tragedy, a tragedy that unfolds while everyone cheers .
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A happy person is simply someone who is able to zoom out. When you zoom out you gain perspective and an understanding of just how lucky you are to simply be alive.
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Most people don’t actually want the best version of you, they want the version of you that best serves them. Their comfort is less important than your authenticity.
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Everyone who's got what they wanted from life; health, wealth, love, went through long periods of time alone. They reflected on what parts of themself they needed to destroy and rebuild.
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Without good health, everything you're chasing becomes worthless.
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You think you miss the person, the place or the event. But what you really miss, is who you were at that point in time. The memory continues, but your innocence to the experience cannot be repeated. Knowing this lets you smile, and pushes you to explore the unknown.
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Most people don’t actually want the best version of you, they want the version of you that best serves them. Your authenticity matters more than their comfort.
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Don’t stay up late for something you would not wake up early for.
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No one is that busy, it’s a choice. They decided their time is not worth giving up for you. Understand this harsh truth so you can confidently take control of where you put your energy. Nothing dictates the trajectory of your life, as much as your allocation of time and energy.
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A deep conversation with a good friend, reignites the ambitions you forgot you had.
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We are supposed to love people and use things. But in this society, we're encouraged to love things and use people.
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Children will ask obvious questions because they prefer to know more, rather than appear like they are in the know. Most adults speak to display their knowledge, not expand it. Often, the smartest person in the room is the one asking questions.
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The truth is, some people are simply selfish and self-centred. And you are not going to change that. Respect yourself enough to choose better people to be around. There are are plenty of honest, positive, well rounded people. You just need to make space for them.
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16. Dedicate yourself to something you love. But see yourself as a generalist. Study life and humans. You'll attract the most wonderful conversations. 17. Learn to cook. Properly. It's rare, and it's sexy.
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Sometimes you just need to burn the bridge. I never used to believe in this, but if the road doesn’t go anywhere, burn it. Peace of mind is the reward.
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20. When you travel, you might learn to work as hard as the Americans (while you're young), be as polite as the English, as precise as the Germans, love with the warmth of the Hispanics, and welcome guests like the Middle Easterners.
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Emotions are supposed to give you information, but if you don’t control them, they will give you orders. Take those orders too often and, well, you are a prisoner who seems to walk around freely.
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Read books because they let you spend time with the thoughts of the most unique and brilliant people.
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Build a circle of friends who like to talk about growth, ideas and perspectives instead of talking about other people.
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You don’t need motivation. Discipline is helpful, but what you really need is gratitude. Once you really understand how much you receive from the world, you naturally want to give back.
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The truth is, most people don’t genuinely get started until they get rejected so hard, so brutally, it forces them to question and renew who they are.
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Next time you choose who you follow on social media, remember you are choosing your future thoughts and emotions.
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Don't believe in "fake it till you make it". Instead, "force it till you make it.".
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As you get older, days start to blur and time starts speeding up. Not because time accelerates, but because routines and repetitiveness make each day look similar. (short thread 🧵).
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Ask yourself, what risks have I taken this year to progress in life. You can’t expect to suddenly succeed one day if you aren’t taking calculated risks, often. This isn’t a fairytale, nothing worthwhile is going to just land on your lap.
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19. Travel early and often. You'll experience alternative ways of living life, question your beliefs, and live more purposefully.
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Some of your best moves in life, were when you just said. No.
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30. You will be as happy or unhappy as you convince yourself to be. Study this subject. It will be your life's largest return on investment.
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People who genuinely think and care about you are very rare. Most people’s thoughts about you are usually only in connection with their own life. Those concerned with your struggles and your desires are your inner circle. Be very precious with your inner circle.
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If you think you lack opportunities, you don't. You actually lack the mental clarity to notice them, and the courage to jump when you finally do.
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Detachment doesn’t mean you don’t care, it means you can assess situations more clearly, more objectively. You’re not pulled by your emotions or bias. Big decisions need at least a few moments of detachment to fully assess the situation. It’s a skill worth sharpening.
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The gap between who you are right now, and who you secretly want to be, is probably your biggest challenge in life. As long as you’re bridging that gap regularly, you will be at peace.
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Some people will understand you, even when you don’t speak. And some won’t, even when you try to explain.
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If you could have a phone call with 18 year old you, what's the one thing you would say?.
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When someone gives you advice and has no context on your life, they’re not talking to you, they’re talking to themselves.
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Living on autopilot. A chance conversation with a wise 60-year-old about the journey of aging (heavy but golden):. 1. At some point, there will be a switch. You start spending less time dreaming about the future and more time reminiscing about the past. It happens around 50.
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18. Being disciplined most of the time can then earn you moments of being undisciplined, without it ruining your life.
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