The Wall of Wisdom
Self-Improvement

28 Lessons I Would Tell My 18-Year-Old Self

To Become More Grounded

1. You cannot control women's interpretations of your actions, so be purposeful and assertive; whatever happens happens. The moment you start thinking about the best course of action, you forgo the main one: your own.

2. Confidence is not about how many lays you get but how comfortable you are with yourself in the face of rejection. Your worth is not determined by your success but by how little your losses affect you emotionally. You, not she determine your worth, by what you will tolerate from her.

3. Frame is understanding and applying yourself in a way where you don't feel compelled to address every women's shit tests. You don't have to prove anything to yourself or her. You decide how things will be handled, whether she is in or out.

4. Abundance is not about how many women you can get, but how comfortable you are without them. Your worth is not contingent on the number of women around you but on how you are aligned with your core values and principles. Otherwise, it is contingent.

5. Embrace the weaker form of abundance: many fish in the sea, so if she does not go in with you. It is not your burden to tell her you are worth it because the moment you do, you already establish she has a higher value than you. Don't turn abundance into dependence.

6. Outcome Independence will clear your head. If it is not simple, it is not worth it. You did not fight for people joining you in your journey. They came in readily, the same thing as women, so don't force something that is not meant to be. You are just in denial. Let go.

7. When you lead, be assertive. It is fine. Not everyone will follow you; that was never meant to be the case, so don't doubt yourself if that happens; you will be weakening yourself in your other attempts. The past does not matter, only the future.

8. Self-belief is about knowing everything will be fine no matter what happens to you. Don't stress out over trivial stuff; you will live to see another day, and the right opportunity will be around the corner should you lift your head up. Trust yourself, and you'll be rewarded.

9. Focus less on what content you say, but on what energy it comes from. You can say the same thing, and the delivery will be totally different due to it; your tonality and your body language will affect 90% of your communication. This is where the vibe is coming from.

10. Self-acceptance is knowing that you are enough. Of course, look to improve yourself as you mentally future-pace your success, but in the present moment, you are already worth your future value. Don't make your confidence contingent on external metrics, as it will be lacking.

11. You have been taught or were inclined to think that the truth is objective. In today's world, everything is subjective, so build your subjective reality, and you will be surprised how it can overshadow some of your objective weaknesses. Don't take Ls on behalf of others.

12. Be Bold in what you seek because being passive won't yield much, and you make yourself the pawn of others. Direct your own life so that you can feel confident directing others. Otherwise, they won't follow you.

13. Don't take things too personally. Often, your ego does the talking, and you don't realise that you don't matter as much in the eyes of others as you think you do. Most of the time, their self-interest guides them; you are just collateral damage.

14. Don't take yourself too seriously. Otherwise, you create a vulnerability to your self-image that people can use against you. Humour is great at diffusing Ls or containing a conflict that arises with another individual. It can even change their moods.

15. Don't forget self-respect. If you are too lenient over some apparent disrespect, you should either walk away based on its severity or set the record straight if it is relatively minor. This is where you need to cultivate discernment.

16. Learn how to communicate, as life is a pitch. You will then learn the psychology of others, and once you do, you will find it easier to make peace with yourself. You will also see things from a broader perspective than your little self-interest. You will also be more valuable.

17. Don't overconsume theory; it is a shield against the fear of failure, which wastes time. There is nothing like exposure to build that mental fortitude and that strong mental frame of mind. Men are made from the aggregation of their mistakes and how they recover.

18. You will understand that not everyone can be saved and that it is not your role to do so. What you previously thought were your shortcomings are strengths you did not recognise. You wanted to be like everyone and realised later that your uniqueness is your asset.

19. The enemy of action is perfection. Most people's insecurities come from the idea that they are not doing things perfectly. Jump into it with complete confidence, and you will manifest your proficiency quicker than if you are worried about the judgment of others.

20. Human Nature is imperfect, so you won't find the ideal rulebook for being with others. When you let go of the idea of micromanaging everything, you can be present in the moment with whoever you are dealing with. Being too dumb to think and thus act is real.

21. You don't have as much control as you think you do. They have agency, so unless you hold a specific leverage against them, extreme ownership is a misaligned ego which will make you bear the burden of things you don't control and, thus, is misguided.

22. Remember to have fun along the way when appropriate, as we only live once. So, it is about making the most of it instead of letting others' eyes control your fate through the fear of judgment.

23. Environment > Game—As people are more influenced by their overall surroundings, operating in an environment that is not environmentally friendly, holding everything else equal, will act against you.

24. Logistics > Game - A guy with an average game and excellent logistics will beat a guy with great game but shit logistics. Like in Real Estate - Location, Location, Location

25. Don't attribute to malice what can be explained by stupidity. People are not as omniscient as you think, and are mostly unaware of how they work, even when their stupidity can be malicious. Does not mean you have to use this as an excuse to tolerate the action, no matter where it is coming from.

26. Her mood at the time will have a bigger impact on your likely chance of success than your overall Game. All you can do is tilt her mood in the right direction and make things easy. Act with confidence and leadership.

27. Assume the Win. It is already priced in when she is sure of what she wants from you. When she is not, it will be seamless, and she will ex-post convince herself that it was natural, as you did not create unnecessary hurdles from your uncertainty.

28. Your approach anxiety is just the resonance of your lack of self-appreciation and contingent confidence. Imagine you have a million dollars to give to random people in the streets, and you will be surprised by how you would laugh at people not taking the opportunity.

Share this post