Ethos of Conscious Competence [Life Lessons]

  1. The only certainty is that life is uncertain.

  2. I believe in moving through struggle with playful defiance and a smile — like Sisyphus turning burden into freedom.

  3. I believe we fall so we learn to pick ourselves up — for fear is merely the absence of trust, the mind’s illusion of a future without the strength to stand again.

  4. I believe my nervousness and fears must be tracked, transformed into positive symbols, used as concentrated energy, embodied within my character, and ultimately transmitted to the collective.

  5. I believe I have to be good enough on my worst day to beat my opponent on their best day. Consistency is what defines my success.

  6. I believe in relentlessly unfolding the potential of creation through me and carry its lessons forward through generations.

  7. I believe in seeking love and delight in small creations and moments of beauty — a devotion to my nervous system and higher self.

  8. I believe in not wasting time numbing myself with distractions — choosing stillness of mind over consumption and the restless noise of phones, AI and social media.

  9. I believe in doing my chores first — earning the freedom to seize opportunities when they arrive unannounced.

  10. I believe in bringing my individual touch to the world and manifest my will — for the world was built by people no smarter than me.

  11. I believe in investing money weekly into assets like crypto and stocks — for it will not only bring me wealth but also teach me the art of minimalism.

What I have learned
What I try to live by

What did I miss?

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:fire: Bravo. I enjoyed these. A mentor recently told me to make personal commandments and stick by them and everything else will align. I enjoyed this wisdom.

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