The Secret To Becoming An Original Thinker - Codie Sanchez | Modern Wisdom 695

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The Average

Being average is not what you want to be.

In America, they’re obese, divorced, and have less than $1,000 in the bank.

While being average might feel comfortable, it doesn't lead to a fulfilling life.

There’s a statistic that Codie read about, which is that “1 out of 10 Americans at the age of 65 will be independently wealthy, two people will have died by the time they retire, and the other two will be on government welfare.”

How To Remain Intentional

Codie and Alex are dedicated to thinking differently from the crowd.

They understand that if they invest just like everyone else, on average, they might lose money due to inflation.

So how do they address this problem?

• By figuring out how to be right.

• By constantly questioning their thoughts.

• By deliberately standing apart from the crowd.

Self-Improvement Is Lonely

You've probably heard of this saying if you’re on your way to self-improvement.

But Chris Williamson thinks there’s a better rule.

You are the average of the five podcasts you listen to the most.

Lonely at the top?

Chris believed there’s a certain degree of loneliness in pursuit of success. It’s difficult or impossible to find friends that are trying to improve with you—especially if you achieve rapid success.

Plus, you’ll get hate, jealousy, etc.

But don’t let this stop you from pursuing your goals—like we have said, you don’t want to be average.

He who wants to improve must also expect hate, envy, and jealousy.

Reading As A Diet

Just as the cells in your body are shaped by the food you consume, your mind is molded by what you watch, listen to, and read. Consider your content diet as Spirulina for the soul, rather than fast food for your amygdala.

Codie discovered that her skills are greatly enhanced when she takes action immediately after learning or reading.

For instance, when she considers investing in a company, she looks beforehand at what Warren Buffett say.

She believed that you can essentially “steal” the knowledge of others by figuring out what you allow into your brain and then applying it immediately.

Imagine…

…If you take a pre-workout supplement before you go to the gym, it will boost your motivation and energy.

What you do or eat prior to working out has a profound impact on your performance.

So, why should we think any differently when it comes to other aspects of our lives?

Codie applied this aggressively—before she writes, invests, etc. she looks where she could steal someone’s intelligence as a pre-workout.

Ideas Strongly Stated And Loosely Hold

Exceptional individuals understand the value of changing ones mind multiple times after learning new things. They realized that their old beliefs didn’t serve them or could be harmful.

In contrast, the average person won’t change their minds because of their ego, ultimately deceiving themselves.

Chris suggests that individuals who rarely change their minds are predictable and make reliable allies.

This trait is desirable in a friend, but a terrible one for political allies.

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