Conselhos do He-man!

1. Be Interested — Talent is overrated—interest is not. Different is Beautiful — being different is your edge—your ultimate competitive advantage.

2. Work Hard — If you want to accomplish anything in life, you have to work hard. If you want something, go get it.

3. Show Up in the Darkest Hour — It takes character to show up for them in their darkest hour, People never forget who supported them when the chips were down.

4. Be Antifragile — In Greek mythology, the Hydra is a creature that has multiple heads. When 1 head is cut off, 2 grow back in its place. Life is random and chaotic.

5. Don't Be Afraid to Get Punched in the Face — You have to fail more to succeed more. Our greatest moments of growth often stem directly from our greatest failures.

6. Play Long-Term Games — Life is the ultimate long game. — In a world of people seeking instant gratification, this is a meaningful edge.

7. Adopt a Positive Sum Mentality — Want to get ahead in life? Start genuinely rooting for others to succeed. When one of us wins, we all win—winning spreads. If you adopt that mentality, you’ll become a magnet for the highest quality people.

8. Embrace "I Don't Know" — Know what you know—and what you don't.

9. Stand Up to Bullies — In life, you're going to encounter a lot of bullies—some loud and in your face, some quiet and behind your back.

10. Be Vulnerable — The stigma of vulnerability has been broken. It’s ok to admit we aren’t ok. Strength comes from opening up to our vulnerabilities—embracing them, owning them, and growing through them. Want to get strong? Get vulnerable first.

11. Love Deeply — Life is so damn short—never take it for granted. Tell people you love them before it's too late. Love fiercely. Love deeply.

12. Change Your Mind — Willingness to change one's mind is a rarity in today's society. It's great to have a strong view, but always open your mind to counterarguments. Strive for strong opinions, weakly held.

13. Operate in Your Zone of Genius — Your Zone of Genius is where your interests, passions and skills align. Operating in your Zone of Genius means playing games you are uniquely well-suited to win. Once you identify it, you can stop playing *their* games and start playing *yours*.

14. Never Get Too Big to Do the Small — The leaders of the New Zealand All Blacks rugby team famously stay late to sweep the shed after a match. Whether you're in the mailroom or the corner office, never get too big to do the small things well. Small things become big things.

15. Be Present — With the rise of technology—and the instant access to dopamine that it has provided—the ability to be truly present has become a rarity. When you’re with someone—whether a business contact, friend, or partner—be WITH them. Put the phone down.

16. Be Kind to Others — Kindness remains severely underrated. It fosters relationships, reduces stress and anxiety, and improves overall happiness. When you are consistently, genuinely kind, you become a magnet for the highest-quality people.

17. Be Accountable — Life isn't fair. It's a troubling reality. But instead of wasting energy on every obstacle in your way, focus on what you can control and how you can break through the wall. Stop looking out. Look in.

18. Listen More & Argue Less — Have you noticed that the most argumentative people rarely persuade anyone? The most persuasive people don’t argue—they observe, listen, and ask questions. Argue less, persuade more. Persuasion is an art that requires a paintbrush, not a sledgehammer.

19. Follow Your Curiosity — Humans are born with astonishing curiosity. But somewhere along the way, we're told to stop asking questions. Push back. Learn to follow your curiosity—trust it. For the curious mind, anything is possible. Fortune favors the curious.

Closed Mouths Don't Get Fed - A little push goes a long way. Don't sit back and wait for good things to happen. If you want something—and you’ve put in the work for it—ask for it. Worst case: you’re told no and nothing has changed.

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