40 Life Cheat Codes People Have Started To Unlock And Are Now Passing On

One thing that really shifted everything for me was learning to *pause* before reacting. Whether it’s an argument, a tough email, or just a stressful moment, taking even 10 seconds to breathe and not respond immediately has saved me so much unnecessary drama and regret.

Let them - let people think whatever they want of you. Let them act how they want and then act accordingly. Let them show you who they are and then act accordingly. Detachment from expectations of how other people are supposed to be has been the biggest freedom of my life.

If someone doesn’t like you, move on.

Live for yourself. I’m not saying you should be greedy or selfish, but live the life that YOU want to live. Not what your parents or your friends or family want.

Always tell the truth.

That way, you don't have to remember the lie you told three years earlier.

Stop acting embarrassed if you don't know something. If you're learning a new skill or talking to someone about a topic that you don't know much about, don't say "Yeah, ok" when you have no idea what they're talking about. Let go of your ego and ask them to explain it. You'll become so much more educated once you embrace ignorance.

Discipline. Doing the simple things right, everyday. This takes you miles ahead of the rest.

Stop caring what other people think of me. I was a hardcore people pleaser in my 20s. I worked hard at it. Then when I turned 30 it was like a switch flipped. I still treat people with respect and kindness, but I've let go of the idea that anyone needs to like me, and therefore, validate me. I don't like everyone, why does it matter if some people don't like me?

Nobody can save you, only you. When something bad is done to you, recovering from that and healing is your duty and responsibility.
It’s unfair and freeing at the same time.

You've got the right to make mistakes, they won't cost your life.

Pretty freeing, once you realize that you can f**k up as long as you own how it goes afterward. It's pretty much the basis for growth.

Parents need to implement “Quiet Time” with their kids. No electronics for two-four hours. You can read a book, play with toys, go for a walk, etc. Just a simple reset from today’s world.

Spend less money than you earn.

Learn to stay calm when everything is falling apart. Most people panic, but if you can think clearly in the midst of chaos, it's like having a cheat code in life. It gives you an advantage in everything: in discussions, in decisions, in difficult moments.

Treat yourself like you would treat a good friend.

Ditching faith and thinking like a scientist greatly reduces your chances of being swindled.

Good sleep, good nutrition, and plenty of hydration. I never realized that all three of these areas greatly impact mental health. The "brain fog" people experience is likely just dehydration. 


Leaving people and places that do not serve you well is a great skill to have. It is a very difficult skill but it will improve your life.

Daily exercise will make your life way better.

Life isn’t a competition and the “rules” of society are completely made up.

Boring is actually productive. Like people who wear the same clothes daily or eat the same food daily, they cut out the mindless decision making to focus their energy on more important things. It's kind of cool to be honest.

The day I started realizing that a lot of fears I had were the projection of internal anxiety onto external circumstances, everything changed.

I started working on myself and my perceptions.

I was holding myself back from doing a lot of things just because everything was scripted by my imagination.