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12 habits that will make you happier than 98% of people:
Take Care of Your Health

You only get one mind and one body.

Both must last you a lifetime.

Habits formed in your 20s and 30s will determine how you live in your 60s and 70s.

Take your health seriously.

Without it, you have nothing.
Give Sincere Appreciation

Practice gratitude daily.

It helps you keep things in perspective.

If you’re reading this, you probably have access to:
• Food
• Water
• Shelter
• Tech
• Internet

Appreciate it, then plan to seize the day.
Pay it Forward

Studies show random acts of kindness improve well-being.

You can practice paying it forward by:

• Holding the door for someone
• Picking up trash outside
• Giving a compliment

One simple action can alter the trajectory of your day.
Choose Optimism

Optimists encourage you to live out your dreams.

Pessimists tell you to stay as you are, never changing.

Pessimists often sound smart.

But in the long run, optimists are the ones who live a life they’re proud of.
Reduce Your Wants

It is not the man who has too little that is poor.

It is the man who craves more.

Happiness is not the result of external objects.

It is instead an internal sense of fulfillment.

Find your minimal lifestyle.
Don't Compare Yourself to Others

Comparison is the thief of joy.

There will always be someone:
• Who is healthier
• Who has more money
• Who's "living" a better life

Compare yourself to who you were yesterday.

If you are 1% better today, you’re winning.
Ignore the Nonessential

Shiny object syndrome kills motivation and growth.

It's commonplace today.

There is always a new opportunity or distraction available.

But in the long run, it will be those who can stay focused on what’s most important who will be most successful.
Constantly Read

A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies.

Anyone who doesn’t only lives one.

Books give you access to the:

• Thoughts
• Stories
• Philosophies

of those who came before you.

Don't navigate life without pre-existing playbooks.
Prioritize Growth

If you’re not growing, you’re dying.

There is no such thing as stagnant.

A 1% improvement in a day is a 3,700% improvement in a year.

Every morning ask yourself, “how can I improve today?”
Write Daily

Putting your thoughts on paper forces you to organize them.

If you lack understanding, it will expose gaps in your thinking.

This is valuable information, as you can now fill in these gaps.

Use writing to sharpen your thinking and increase your brainspace.
Practice Meditation

The world moves at a faster pace today than ever before.

It is more crucial now than ever to step back and take time for yourself.

Take 10 minutes a day to be present and observe your thoughts.

It's revamped my mood, stress, and well-being.
Listen More Than You Speak

When you talk, you are only repeating what you already know.

But when you listen, you often learn something new.

Approach every conversation with the goal of listening.

Once you alter your mindset, your worldview expands into perspective.
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