in order of importance (but like all of life these cross pollinate): 1a. self discipline. ex: 2min of pushups, same time every day. 1b. have a life mission statement, a 20-40 year vision, and 20, 10, 5, 1 year SMART goals. learn about SMART 2. physical fitness. includes diet. my biggest regret. don't need a gym but be systematic 3. rawdog life. avoid sugar, porn, alcohol, psychoactive compounds, caffine. especially porn. 2nd biggest regret 4a. stop talking so much. ask questions. 4b. meet weekly with a group of people where you do things together and where you listen 5. tell the truth 6. honor your parents and elders. as in, actively show honor. i don't care how bad they are. 7. have a couple things you're good at that can make money 8. have a couple things you're good at that make people happy / laugh 9. read the classics. read a little every day 10. memorize poetry / stories / songs. third biggest regret