The Overlooked Secret To Being An Anomaly

People who make big impact don’t have lives that look like everyone else’s.

I keep having to remind myself that not everyone on Instagram is actually on vacation—because that’s what it looks like.

People who make big impact don’t have habits that look like everyone else’s.

I keep having to remind myself that you are what you eat, read, watch, and do.

Extraordinary is exactly that, out of the ordinary.

If you want to be an anomaly, you need to act like one.

2 Minute Action

Whats something you’re doing that looks average or common?How about purchasing habits, time watching TV, or your investment portfolio?

Take 2 minutes to:

Delete a subscription you don’t actually need.Commit to 1 week of replacing your TV time with action time.Inquire about a Vanguard Roth IRA.These are just examples. I’m just asking you questions and giving examples so you can ask yourself these questions and come up with your own examples next time.

How To Predict The Future

It's not as hard as you think.

Human beings are actually notoriously bad at predicting what they would and wouldn't do in future situations.We say we'd do the right thing, but don't consider social pressure, politics, or real-world consequences.It's easy to talk the talk when your amygdala is quiet and well-behaved.So, let's get serious.The best predictor of future behavior is past behavior.Whether you're evaluating a new hire or predicting the success of your new diet, the rule is the same.It's that simple.Not easy, but simple.

2 Minute Action

What's something you want to improve in your life or career?Have you had this thought before?Assuming you still want to improve this, what might you do differently than before?Quick reminder: if you want to be an anomaly, you need to act like one.