Chasing your "dreams" or a "paycheque"
🍀 Chasing your “dreams” or a “paycheque”
Hey there, Manav here!
I wanted to let you know that I've officially combined my tech newsletter and personal newsletter into one.
From now on, I'll be sending it out once a week.
Recently, I've made a decision to focus on doing fewer things in life but with higher quality.
I apologize for being inactive, but I needed to take some time to rethink my content and life in general.
You know, for the past six months, I realized that consuming a huge amount of news was mentally draining for me.
It prevented me from pursuing my own curiosities and passions.
So, I've come up with a new plan. I'm going to focus on three main things:
Making one video per week
Designing and creating a great product
Writing one newsletter, once a week
Everything else is not as important right now, or it won't have a significant impact on my future goals.
Now, I have a question for you:
What is one thing you want to be known for? What is one thing you want to excel at and be the best in?
Think about it, and let me know.
Welcome to my newsletter.
✨ Every week, I'll be sharing my thoughts on productivity, life lessons, and helpful tips.
This weekly newsletter is my way of reflecting on life and keeping track of the fascinating things I discover or come to understand.
Chasing Your Dreams VS A Paycheque
I remember watching Dave Chappelle's comedy special where he talked about how few people have a career while most of us end up with a regular job.
This idea used to make me feel anxious because I didn't want to settle for just a job.
However, it's not as black and white for everyone.
Chasing your dreams means understanding your passions, interests, and purpose.
But sometimes it's hard to make a living doing what you love.
In the beginning, many people try to find a balance by working a 9-5 job and pursuing their dreams in their free time.
But over time, they end up spending less and less time on their dreams, and that becomes a problem.
To succeed and stand out, we need to be completely dedicated and obsessed with our passions.
The world can be competitive and ruthless, and we have to give our all to make it to the top 1%.
Ultimately, the choice between chasing dreams and a paycheck is a personal journey of self-discovery.
It's about finding a balance between our ambitions and financial needs.
Some people prioritize financial stability and find fulfillment in having a steady paycheck and security.
Others find true purpose and fulfillment in pursuing their dreams, even if it means dealing with financial uncertainties.
However, it's important not to get too comfortable or complacent, or else we may have regrets later on.
It's crucial to keep pushing ourselves and striving for what truly makes us happy in the long run.
I haven't made any videos in the past three weeks, and I feel a strong sense of guilt because of it.
However, I've used this time for self-reflection, and I'm determined to come back even stronger.
Types of Freedom
Financial Freedom
Time Freedom
Relationship Freedom
Freedom means being able to make choices and live according to our desires.
There are different types of freedom that affect our lives.
Financial freedom means having control over money, so we can live without financial worries and do what we want.
Time freedom means having the ability to choose how we spend our time and do things we enjoy.
Relationship freedom means being able to choose the people we have positive relationships with and setting boundaries that make us feel safe and respected.
Financial freedom helps us have more time freedom and better relationships.
Time freedom allows us to have a balance between work and personal life, and do things that make us happy.
Relationship freedom lets us have healthy and meaningful relationships with people who support and care about us.
Having these freedoms helps us live a more fulfilled and happy life.
How to do great work by Paul Graham:
Here are 10 key takeaways from the article with actionable advice:
Find work you love that makes the world better. Don't settle for just any job - find meaningful work that excites you and helps others.
Develop rare and valuable skills. Work on acquiring skills that are in high demand but low supply to make yourself stand out.
Work with people you admire and respect. Surround yourself with sharp, motivated, ethical colleagues that inspire you to do great work.
Solve hard problems. Tackle challenging issues that push you and require creativity, rather than routine tasks.
Take risks. Be willing to take smart risks and try new things rather than always playing it safe. This expands opportunities.
Master the craft. Become exceptionally good at what you do through deliberate practice over time. Devote energy to mastery.
Market yourself. Don't assume great work speaks for itself - learn skills like writing, public speaking, and networking to effectively communicate the value you offer.
Find a great manager. Seek bosses that believe in you and will push you to grow. Mediocre managers hold people back.
Be hard to compete with. Develop such strong skills and work ethic that you stand out as one of the best in your field.
Serve the market. Focus on creating value for customers and users. Fulfilling market needs leads to success.
Business ideas of the week:
Fix Pickleball’s noise problem 🎾
Last year 8.9m Americans played the sport, making it equally popular as running.
But this sport has been annoying for your neighbors.
Why?
- Pickleball’s noise level averages 70 dBA significantly higher than tennis's 40 dBA
- 1 Tennis Court = 4 Pickleball Courts, accommodating 16 players in a game which increases noise levels even more.
Here are some current strategies people are experimenting with:
- Installing acoustic fences and screens around playing areas to dampen the sound
- Utilization of quieter paddles and foam Pickleballs, which absorb more sound than traditional equipment.
- Use of softer plastic balls, which can reduce the average noise level of a Pickleball match by 1-3dBA.
Well, if you got the time and resources, try figuring out an alternate {more permanent} solution for this problem.
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“When working with people, assume good intentions.
When listening to people, interpret their words in a generous way.
You will occasionally get burned and mistreated by always assuming the best in others, but it is a far better way to live than the opposite.”
James Clear
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