10 Life Hacks Successful People Gatekeep
Beyond the realm of viral videos, life hacks hold profound significance for some of the world’s most successful individuals. These strategic shortcuts and habits, carefully honed by accomplished people, serve as blueprints for optimizing life and achieving success.
Here are 10 life hacks used by successful people, revealed.
1. Wake up early
“It was a struggle at first. But after about two weeks, I was waking up without the alarm. I never got out of the habit, ever. No matter what time I go to bed, I always wake up early and exercise for an hour.”
Manny Stul, CEO of Moose Toys
2. Healthy lifestyle of good diet and exercise
“My average calories burned per workout is 1,000. I do it whenever possible. It’s harder when I’m travelling, but I always make up for the skipped days when I get back.”
Brazilian entrepreneur Lirio Parisotto
3. Read
“I’d tell young people to read. Read books about how to do things right. Read books about how to be a good person.”
Cho Tak Wong, chairman of Fuyao Group
4. Set aside time alone to think or meditate
“While taking a shower or walk, I take time to contemplate. This is my most important habit. It’s during those times that I’ve been able to organize my thoughts, gain more clarity on certain things and develop new ideas.”
Kim Beom-su, one of South Korea’s most successful Internet entrepreneurs
5. Commit to routines and rituals
“I take a shower. Then, I come out to the living room where there are a lot of books and choose one that catches my eye.”
Kim Beom-su (spends 30 minutes reading and 30 minutes listening to music before breakfast)
6. Sense of discipline
“I still force myself to do them.”
Investor Michal Solowow on doing things he doesn’t like every morning
7. Plan ahead
“I have Trello boards for projects such as product releases, but also for random to-dos such as calling a friend or my dentist. It helps me stay organized and proactive.”
Yunha Kim, the founder of Simple Habit
8. Don’t overthink
“My advice is: don’t overthink or worry. Once it becomes yours, it’ll feel right.”
Hayden Wood, the co-founder of Bulb
9. Lower standards when they’re too high
“Don’t get it right, get it written! My mother would tell me this when I’d be meticulously wording a paragraph of an essay due the next day in school.”
Elizabeth Varley, the CEO of TechHub
10. Don’t take criticism too seriously
“Not everyone’s going to like, appreciate or be into whatever you’re doing, and that’s okay. Learn not to take it personally, and to move on.”
Otegha Uwagba, founder of Women Who
These life hacks provide a window into the routines and mindsets of successful individuals, offering valuable lessons for those seeking to optimize their own lives. By incorporating these strategies, individuals can cultivate discipline, embrace a healthy lifestyle, and navigate the complexities of personal and professional success. To read about what successful people eat, check out this article on Elon Musk.