Graham Weaver's Life Advice
Key Ideas
- Finding Your Path: Ask yourself what you’d wish for if a genie guaranteed success in whatever career path you choose
- Intentional Living: Break out of “autopilot mode” where you mindlessly go through routines without purpose
- Growth Mindset: “Everything you want is on the other side of worse first” - be willing to endure initial difficulty
- Plateaus: Many people stay stuck because they aren’t willing to go through temporary hardship for long-term growth
Important Questions
- “What should I do with my life?”
- “If success was guaranteed, what would you throw yourself into with your whole life and career?”
- “Where do I want to be going with my life? What’s important to me in this world?”
- “When should you quit something vs. when should you persist through difficulty?”
- “I want to become _____. What are 3 things I can do today to move towards that goal?”
Practical Tips
- Recognize when you’re living on autopilot (unconscious routines without intention)
- Be willing to endure initial discomfort for long-term improvement
- Make decisions based on long-term growth rather than short-term comfort
- Regularly reflect on your path and purpose to ensure alignment with your values
- Identify plateaus in your life and consider if you’re avoiding necessary discomfort