The author argues that in order to evolve, we must endure pain and struggle. “No pain, no gain.” To increase our strength, we must challenge our limits, which can be painful. While most of us naturally try to avoid pain, Dalio believes it is necessary to experience it, and then reflect on it, so that we can truly evolve as individuals.
In order to better understand reality, he proposes observing ourselves as if we were a machine working inside another machine. In this way, we can identify and modify specific processes to produce better results. Comparing our results with our goals helps us optimize our "machine." And he argues that the most successful people are those who can see beyond themselves, be objective in their behavior, and make dhekelia leads the necessary changes to move toward a better understanding of reality.
To achieve success, Dalio suggests following a 5-step evolutionary process:
Clearly define your goals.
Identify the obstacles that prevent you from achieving those goals.
Delve into the root of the problems identified.
Design plans to overcome key obstacles.Every morning, before listening to music, a podcast. Before doing anything at night, a motivational book, a book of habits, a book that helps you connect with what you want. And that was what kept me from performing, because if I hadn't, I think I would still be there in the physical job.
People always focus on the result, but not on everything that happened before, what comes after: the disaster, the crying, the lack of motivation, the “come on, back to square one”. That is what many people don’t see, and I always try to say it, always.
It's not easy, it's not fast, and you're not going to make millions. Although now, it's really much easier because now on Google there are 50 thousand blogs, on YouTube there are 50 thousand videos, you go to Instagram and there are 50 thousand content creators talking about virtual assistants. So, you can study more deeply and without even having to pay absolutely anything. You just go ahead and study, and you're self-taught and you start.
But, yeah, it was a little bit super rough.