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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

  1. “What should I do with my life?”
  2. “If success was guaranteed, what would you throw yourself into with your whole life and career?”
  3. “Where do I want to be going with my life? What’s important to me in this world?”
  4. “When should you quit something vs. when should you persist through difficulty?”
  5. “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