4 lessons I’d tell my 22-year-old self

I'm 32.

Here are 4 lessons I'd tell my 22-year-old self

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— Mike Hoffmann (@MrPassive_) August 26, 2022

1.Be curious, not judgemental

– Remove ‘I know’ from your vocabulary- Every situation is a learning experience. Don’t judge something bad that happened to you.

Instead Reflect and learn- The more you study something, the more you open yourself to different views

In my 20s I packed my bags. Went from being an Iowa farm boy to working for a Silicon Valley startup. People thought I was crazy. That led me to my wife and also allowed me to travel for work from South Africa to Australia and everywhere in b/w.Be curious, not judgemental …

2.Quit chasing your parents or your friends’ Outer Scoreboard of you.

Focus on your Internal Scoreboard

Most people at 22 are chasing the – I need to go to college- I need to get an MBA- I need to work for a company that is already established. Wrong..

…Focus on your Inner Scoreboard:

• Live in the Moment

• Focus on the process

• Ignore all external voices

• Fall in love with the fundamentals• Forget about the outcome

• Comparing yourself to others is a distraction….

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You have knowledge that other people will value.

Don’t be afraid to share it

You don’t need a “Dr” or “MBA”, a certification, or other external validation to get people to believe in you

You can make a living by helping people that are 2-3 steps earlier in the journey than you..

…You can’t be afraid to take some risk

I made $1200/month at age 23 when I started my first Passive Income.

A rental w/ a $300 mortgage

Those at the top of their fields take calculated chances:-

-Risky idea

– Risky execution

– Risky leap

Don’t be foolish, but do take chances….

That’s a wrap! To summarize:

1.) Be Curious, not judgemental

2.) Focus on your Inner Scoreboard

3.) You have knowledge; share it

4.) Take calculated risks

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