8 Habits of deeply authentic people
+ Why my first "real" business failed | Wisdom Letter #241
Authenticity is hard to come by in 2024.
With AI becoming all powerful and all encompassing, human authenticity is going to become a scarce resource.
This means…
Being authentic is a super power. It can help you stand out from the sea of fakeness that’s surrounding the world.
These 8 habits can help you be more authentic -
Self reflection (Use the 6 Powerful Journaling Prompts)
Openness to experience - Curiosity + Courage
Listening with intent
Speaking their truth - embrace radical candour
Setting boundaries
Prioritise self care - physical, mental and emotional well being
Embrace vulnerability
Practice gratitude (5 questions to ask yourself every evening)
More on these 8 habits in this video -
My first "real" business failed miserably.
Lost thousands of dollars, embarrassed myself to hell and swore to never sell physical products again.
I shared the whole story on LinkedIn
Do Less…
One of the first insights in Cal Newport’s new book “Slow Productivity” is to do fewer things.
It reminded me of this quote from another one of my favourite productivity book - “Make Time”
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Ayush & Aditi