Hello dear friend,

With the year coming to an end, there has never been a better time to reflect on how much ground we have covered up to this point.

Pressure can turn coal into a diamond. In the same way, I’ve compressed each and every one of my letters to its essence (without the help of AI, btw).

This is easily the most densely-packed letter that I’ve sent thus far.

I sincerely hope that these freshly polished gems will be valuable to you on the journey ahead.

50 Gems From 50 Letters

1. Small successes will boost your confidence and lead you to larger achievements.

2. Excuses are inevitable. Cut them off immediately or suffer.

3. If you feel trapped in your circumstances, then start waking up early and focus on developing yourself.

4. Look around and you will find “omni-presents“, the overlooked gifts you might be taking for granted.

5. The pursuit of your goals will involve discomfort in direct proportion to the size of your ambition.

6. Just like a tree stands tall through storms, if you want to stand tall through trials, then cultivate your mental roots by prioritizing personal growth.

7. Strengthen your roots by developing your body.

8. Guarantee consistent growth by cultivating the “meta-habit“ of tracking your habits (by using the Personal Performance Tracker - it’s free).

9. Eat for nourishment and move your ancient body.

10. Your phone is probably definitely reducing your cognitive capacity. Use your phone as a tool, instead of a drug.

11. If you are single, then embrace the solitude and channel your energy towards improving yourself.

12. Cultivate the garden of your mind. Neglect it and watch it wither.

13. Use the “Mentation Method” to tame the mustang of your mind, so you can steer your life in a positive direction.

14. Just like a blade forged in fire and then quenched in water, exposing oneself to cold conditions will harden your mental and physical resilience.

15. Cold therapy can be a personal ritual that can catalyze growth throughout your life.

16. When you show yourself love, it makes it easier to show love to others, thus creating a self-reinforcing cycle of positivity.

17. Tapping into “Obsessive Focus“ can catapult you over nearly any obstacle, but it might destroy you in the process.

18. The stronger you become, the easier it becomes to lift others up.

19. Chaos can be an adventure.

20. Improve your life circumstances by improving yourself first.

21. By cultivating the “Gold Bar Mindset“, you can see your own value and overcome rejection.

22. The smallest change in trajectory can completely change the final destination of an airplane. In the same way, small acts of kindness can have significant, far-reaching impacts.

23. You can immediately improve your self-confidence by changing your environment and pampering yourself.

24. Listen to your mom.

25. Setting ambitious goals is easy, executing on them is not.

26. To strengthen relationships, prioritize frequent and sincere communication.

27. Simultaneously juggling numerous projects is a recipe for inefficiency and frustration.

28. Daily journaling is a tool for clearing your mind, solving your problems, and understanding your life.

29. Keep your foundation strong by committing to a few core habits that you will stick to, no matter the circumstances.

30. It is easier to create content if you are enthusiastic about the topic.

31. The nomadic life can be challenging and lonely.

32. Be receptive to the wisdom of others.

33. Find someone that has accomplished what you want to accomplish and then emulate them. Even your heroes looked up to someone.

34. If you want to be the best, then you need to surround yourself with the best.

35. Use AI to understand yourself on an entirely new level.

36. You won’t finish every project you start, but you should start anyways.

37. All you need is a pen and paper.

38. Today’s technology is yesterday’s magic.

39. Publish wisely. When you use AI to generate content, its quality will be a reflection of you.

40. Working with Filipinos is awesome.

41. Your adventures will shape the person you become.

42. The future can be as bright as you want it to be.

43. Artistic expression comes in many forms. When I was a young runner, my shoes were the paintbrush and the snow was my canvas.

44. Reflect on the past and envision the future, so you can be wise in the present.

45. Don’t try to predict the future. Create it.

46. The recommended treatments for poison ivy are generally ineffective and could cause more suffering than necessary (imo).

47. Never underestimate the power of people when they are unified around a singular purpose.

48. You can use AI to reimagine your favorite childhood stories.

49. Thoughtful preparation leads to great gifts and powerful performances.

50. Only the most incredible people (that’s you) read long lists like this.

All Letters Linked Here:

1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19-20-21-22-23-24-25-26-27-28-29-30-31-32-33-34-35-36-37-38-39-40-41-42-43-44-45-46-47-48-49-50 

Okay, that is it!

There are SO many gems scattered throughout past letters, so if any of the above has sparked something inside of you, then just go back and start digging.

Happy New Year!

Cliff