Lecture Notes

Introduction

• Daily activities often become ingrained habits, which can be helpful or harmful.
• Aim to share simple and effective habits/principles for improving overall quality of life.

Digitize Your Life

• Use tables and applications (Google Sheets, Notion, Google Calendar) to track tasks, habits, important events.
• Memory lapses are common; digitizing helps remember tasks, health status, and important details.
• Examples:
  • To-do lists for each day.
  • Detailed checklists for trips.
  • Recording video shot lists and test results.
  • Tracking body measurements for sports.
  • Scheduling birthdays and important events.
• Suggest moderation in tracking to avoid obsessiveness.

Write Down Your Rules and Principles

• Transferring principles to paper helps create a personal constitution.
• Example principles:
  • Always speak the truth and uphold honesty.
  • Never allow oneself to be used; avoid toxic people.
  • Continuous self-improvement and learning.
  • Balance habits with quality and freedom.

Stop Lying

• Emphasizes honesty due to previous experiences of seeking attention through lies.
• Be sincere and open in all actions for a simpler life.
• Avoid hiding uncomfortable truths from oneself and others.

Moderate Bad Habits

• Terms like dopamine detox, self-improvement should be about balance, not banning pleasures.
• Indulging in things like social media, fast food occasionally is fine if not overdone.
• Philosophy focuses on quality and freedom.

Set Restrictions on Social Media

• Use a black-and-white filter at night to avoid distractions.
• Limit time spent on social media; prioritize real-life experiences.
• Disable notifications at night to reduce stress.

Manage Social Media

• Differentiate between mindless scrolling and purposeful use.
• Social media should be about genuine connections and preserving memories.
• Regularly monitor usage and set privacy settings accordingly.

Take Risks and Move Beyond Comfort

• Growth requires facing challenges and uncertainties.
• Embrace failures and seize opportunities for personal development.

Learn to Love

• Expanding love beyond partners to family, friends, and oneself.
• Show love through kind words and actions.
• Let go of resentment and embrace compassion.

Keep a Schedule

• Flexible scheduling for tasks, ensuring a balance between work and leisure.
• Importance of maintaining a stable sleep schedule.
• Use meditation apps like Sleepy for better sleep quality.

Solve Problems

• Address conflicts promptly to prevent destructive outcomes.
• Avoid communicating with toxic individuals to protect mental health.

See Good in Life

• Focus on positive aspects and gratitude to attract similar energy.
• Avoid fixating on negativity to prevent it from dominating your life.

Evaluate Your Life

• Value time and life equally, not just wealth.
• Analyze the worth of activities for informed decision-making.
• Prioritize meaningful experiences and avoid time-wasting habits.

Value Experiences Over Possessions

• Minimalism and focusing on creating meaningful memories over accumulating things.
• Buy only what can be afforded again without stress.

Focus on Your Life

• Avoid comparing achievements to others; focus on personal growth.
• Learn from others without devaluing their achievements.

Never Give Up

• Maintain perseverance and never settle for less.
• Learn from mistakes and continue trying until achieving goals.

Conclusion

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