36 Ways to Live Differently

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Question your own tribe. Regularly look for the blind spots in the party, community, or peer group you feel closest to. Deliberately finding the places where you don’t agree keeps you intellectually honest and prevents echo-chamber thinking.
Treat risk like a double-edged sword. Loss aversion makes “playing it safe” feel comfortable, but over-protecting yourself can be the riskiest move of all. Consciously weigh the upside you might be leaving on the table whenever you default to caution.
Make generosity a daily habit (for selfish reasons!). A tiny, varied act of kindness each day—different person, different gesture—builds a feedback loop of social goodwill and personal happiness. It’s the most reliable mood-booster you can control.
Write down what you know—then keep challenging it. A living list of your core convictions forces you to confront outdated beliefs and notice how your worldview evolves. It’s a simple practice for staying self-aware and adaptable.
Design systems that fit you, not the latest productivity fad. There’s always more than one route to the goal, and high performers use wildly different routines. Experiment, observe when you do your best work, and build lightweight systems that make those conditions the default.

Think about the political party or group you most identify with, and consider what you disagree with them about. (View Highlight)
Understand the principle of loss aversion: We tend to fear losses more than we desire gains. Keep it in mind when considering different options and risks. Sometimes the most dangerous thing you can do is play it safe. (View Highlight)
Practice selfish generosity: being a good human tends to lead to you being happier. Do something nice for someone every day. Vary the people you choose and the “something nice.” (View Highlight)
Make a list of what you know to be true. Update the list once in a while as your beliefs evolve. (View Highlight)
There is almost always more than one way to accomplish something. Often the alternative options are easier, quicker, cheaper, or just better. (View Highlight)
Successful people use systems, but the systems they use tend to vary. You don’t necessarily need to get up early, meditate for ten minutes a day, avoid checking email in the morning, or whatever else the productivity trend is. You do need to figure out how you do your best work, and then make any changes you can to support those conditions. (View Highlight)