10 Principles I've Learned in My Life

10 principles I’ve learned in my life — continuously updated. No particular order, and not meant to teach — just sharing my experience.

1. Less is more. Knowing what not to do is just as important as the opposite.

2. Don’t follow the trend. Identify the most important problem in your field and focus on it.

3. You’re the average of the people around you. Surround yourself with people who can make you better.

4. Failing to plan is planning to fail. Clear goals sharpen focus, and focus drives results.

5. Think big, start small. Thinking doesn’t ship, execution does.

6. Protect your attention and price your time. This makes your life easier and less anxious.

7. Seek growth, not ease. This makes you stand out.

8. Persistence is also a gift. Small consistent efforts grow exponentially over time.

9. Take good care of your family. They’re the backbone of your life.

10. Unify knowledge and action. Or the other nine principles are meaningless.