Growth
Self-Awareness
Personal Growth

Pondering On The Shoulders Of Giants

Ten questions from remarkable doers and entrepreneurs to transform your life!

Embark on a transformative journey with this guide, inspired by the wisdom of remarkable doers and entrepreneurs. These 10 thought-provoking questions will challenge you to reflect deeply, align your actions with your values, and unlock your full potential. By pondering these insights on a regular basis, you'll cultivate a growth mindset, make better decisions, and create a life of purpose and fulfillment.

1. Am I treating life as a movie in which I'm the hero? If so, what's an example? (Question inspired by Naval Ravikant)

2. Am I valuing my time? Am I counting each separate day as a separate life? (Question inspired by Seneca and Naval Ravikant)

3. If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I am about to do today? (Question from Steve Jobs)

4. On hard decisions I have to make (which never have a good timing)... Am I thinking about the costs and risks of NOT DOING IT? (Question from Tim Ferriss)

5. Am I pursuing a meaningful destination while having an adventurous and joyful journey? (Question inspired by Nassim Taleb and Naval Ravikant)

6. Have I been acting from an Inner Scorecard? (Question from Warren Buffet)

7. Am I doing the best I can? (Question inspired by Rick Rubin and Jim Rohn)

8. Am I being authentic to myself? Am I building this product for myself? (Question from Naval Ravikant, Rick Rubin)

9. Am I actively seeking out negative feedback? And am I listening very carefully to it? (Question from Elon Musk)

10. When thinking about learning or doing something in a field I don’t have any expertise in, do I ask myself: How hard can it be? (Question from Jensen Huang and Paul Graham)

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Julio Froment

Creator of Picking Nuggets on YouTube
Julio, the creator of the thriving Picking Nuggets YouTube channel, has inspired over 105K subscribers with his curated wisdom. He distills valuable insights from brilliant minds, creating a cozy classroom atmosphere. Julio shares timeless nuggets of knowledge on topics like business, money, psychology, ethics, and life itself, empowering his audience to stand on the shoulders of giants.

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