100 Mini

Habits That
Will Make
2016 Amazing
An introductory guide to awesomeness

NELSON WANG
CEO Lifestyle

Table of
Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1 Work Tips (#1-34)
Chapter 2 Life Hacks (#35-55)
Chapter 3 Life Lessons (#56-100)
Conclusion

INTRODUCTION
Over the past 31 years of my life, I've learned a lot
through my experiences. These include:
1. Having my articles featured on Forbes, Business Insider,
Fortune, and Inc.
2. Starting two companies and building four top 100 apps
in different categories.
3. Ten years in the technology industry at amazing
companies like Cisco, VMware, Box, and Optimizely.
4. Writing a book that hit No. 1 on Amazon in the
rsums category, with more than 40,000 Kindle
downloads.
And today, I'll be sharing with you my top 100 tips on
work, life hacks, and life lessons. To make this list easier
to read, I've divided it into the three categories:
Work tips--Nos. 1 to 34
Life hacks--Nos. 35 to 55
Life lessons--Nos. 56 to 100
Hope this helps you live an epic life!

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CHAPTER ONE

Work tips

Work Tips
Tips to help launch your career

1. Say no to one-hour meetings--"I love hour long meetings," said

no one ever. One-hour meetings are often unnecessary. You can
usually accomplish in 30 minutes what you thought you needed an
hour for. Thirty minutes will force you to be concise and on point.
2. Do the Steve Jobs walk--Steve Jobs did some of his most
important meetings while going for a walk. I do this all the time.
First, having meetings in conference rooms can feel very stiff.
Second, getting people outside of their everyday environment may
get them to see things from a new perspective. Third, being
physically active during your meeting could help you think more
clearly. So open the door, get some fresh air, and go for a walk.
3. Visualize your success--Imagine three groups of basketball
players. The first group practices shooting free throws 20 minutes a
day. The second group doesn't practice free throws but instead
visualizes themselves making free throws. The third group doesn't
practice or visualize at all. The results? There was a significant
improvement in the second group. In fact, they were almost as good
as the first group. By the way, this is a real experiment that was
conducted by Australian psychologist Alan Richardson. So if you
want to get that new job, imagine yourself prepping for the
interview, nailing it, and signing the job offer. Visualize what you
want your future to be.

Work Tips
Tips to help launch your career

4. Listen before speaking--Seek to understand first. How can you

make an intelligent remark about something if you haven't taken the
time to observe what's happening first? You have two ears and only
one mouth. There's a reason for that.
5. Keep your daily to-do list small--Instead of writing up a huge todo list every day, focus on completing the three most important
items every day. This forces you to prioritize your activities to ensure
you're getting the best return on your energy and time. Ask this
question: "Do I really need to do this today?"
6. Set goals--If you don't even know where you're headed, how will
you create the plan on how to get there? Set your destination first,
and then set sail.
7. Celebrate progress--The journey to your goal could be a long one.
So make sure you take the time to celebrate your progress along the
way. Eat a nice dinner. High-five your teammates. Strike a gong. Do a
fist pump. Yell out from the rooftops. Because success is worth
celebrating.
8. Figure out your why--It's a such a great question that isn't asked
enough. Why does it all matter? Figure out your why and that'll be
the fuel for your motivation. Whether it's supporting your family or
making an impact on the world, figuring out your why is critical for
taking your work to the next level.

Work Tips
Tips to help launch your career

9. Understand your strengths and amplify those - You'll be naturally

talented in certain areas or you'll practice a skill enough to become
an expert at it. Focus your energy on amplifying those strengths
rather than trying to be mediocre at everything. Better to be an
expert at a few things than a mediocre jack of all trades!
10. Don't burn bridges - I get it, we all work with jerks at some point
in our careers. Who cares? Don't let it get to you. There's no need to
say anything bad about them. If anything, try to find humor in it,
learn from it and move on. You've got better things to focus on. Like
being the most epic version of yourself that you can be.
11. View challenges as opportunities - Have you ever spent a long
time waiting at the post office to ship something before? I know I
have. What if instead of complaining of that process, you created an
app that would allow you to request a driver to arrive at your house
and to pick up and deliver your shipment for you? If you viewed that
challenge as an opportunity, you would have created Shyp, an
amazing app that does exactly that.
12. Shorten your commute - I used to travel over 3 hours on the
freeway for work every day for a few years. I was stressed, tired and
exhausted. I also wasted a ton of time sitting in a car. It's absolutely
not worth it. Work near where you live. If you can, make it within
walking distance. Imagine 3 hours a day working on something you
love. Time is precious. Don't waste it on the freeway.

Work Tips
Tips to help launch your career

13. Test your assumptions - Did you know that A/B testing helped
Barack Obama raise $60M by running a simple experiment? This
blog post from Optimizely highlights how different tests run on
media and buttons made a huge impact on results. At the end of the
day, all of us have an opinion at work. The only way to know the
answer is to test your assumptions.
14. Dip your toes into the water - You never really know until you
try. If you never try, you'll always be wondering "what if." So what
are you waiting for? Want to explore a new career? Want to learn
about a different department? Want to start your own business?
Dip your toes into the water. Make it happen.
15. Give credit where it's due - People can't stand it when someone
takes credit for something they didn't do. Don't be that person.
Recognize others when they do an awesome job. It creates trust
among teammates and will you further as a company.
16. Every person you meet is a potential door opener to a new
opportunity - Be nice to people. You never know how you can help
each other down the road.
17. Make data driven decisions - When in doubt, look at the data.
What is it telling you?

Work Tips
Tips to help launch your career

18. Trust your gut - Data driven decisions aren't quite as helpful
when there's little or no data to work with. In those cases, go with
your gut.
19. Focus on the 80/20 rule - 20% of your clients will usually
generate 80% of the return. Focus your energy on the work that
matters.
20. 10 years test - You're going to run into problems that might
seem like disasters. Don't freak out. Instead, use the 10 years test.
Will this problem matter in 10 days? In 10 months? In 10 years?
Probably not. And if it won't, don't stress about it. It's not worth it.
21. Do what you love - Life's short. Do you really want to spend
23.8% of your life working at a job that you hate? Didn't think so. Do
what you love.
22. Focus on making an impact - Don't do work for the sake of
looking busy or only because someone told you to. Think about the
impact. And if it's not impactful, have the courage to say so.
Challenge yourself to do great work that makes an impact.
23. Lead with or without the title - You don't need a big title to
make a difference at your company. You can lead by driving a new
initiative, coming up with an awesome idea or by coaching and
encouraging your teammates to be at their best.

Work Tips
Tips to help launch your career

24. Build a personal brand - You have a living, breathing brand.

Want to build a great brand? Dress the part. Act the part. Live the
part.
For example, if you want to be perceived as a great content
marketer, you've got to act the part. You could write a ton of Quora
posts, LinkedIn articles and blog posts on the subject of content
marketing. That way, when people have a need for content
marketing, they think of you because they've seen 500 of your
posts.
25. Invest in your LinkedIn profile - Nearly every single recruiter
who has reached out to me this year found me on LinkedIn. Think
about that for a second.
Time's have changed.
We used to submit our resume to company websites to find jobs.
While it can still work, it's not the most effective way to learn about
new job opportunities.
Once you submit your resume, it's immediately outdated. LinkedIn,
however, is brilliant because people are incentivized to update their
profiles constantly. So what ends up happening? Recruiters find
most of the best talent on LinkedIn.
It's a new age folks. Invest in your LinkedIn profile. I have a ton of
tips on this in my book The Resume is Dead (It would take us way
too long to highlight in this post).

Work Tips
Tips to help launch your career

26. Leave your business card at home - Add someone on LinkedIn

instead. It's easier to keep in touch with them, reduces your
administrative work in loading that person into your contact book
and updates on each other are easily viewed. Welcome to the cloud.
27. Stay humble - You might be pretty good at what you do, but
chances are somebody else in the world does it better. And even if
you are the best at it, chances are you aren't good at a million other
things. So stay humble. Stay foolish. Stay hungry. And keep learning
from others.
28. Embrace failure and learn from it - You are going to fail at some
point in life. It could be a big event, like getting fired. It could be a
small event, like forgetting to do the laundry. It's all relative.
The important thing is to recognize that the process for dealing with
big or small failures is the same.
Acknowledge that it happened. Deal with the situation. Learn from
it. Improve yourself. And move on.
J.K. Rowling, the author of the Harry Potter series, went from being
an unemployed single mother living off unemployment benefits to
becoming one of the best selling authors of all time.
Failure happens. It's how you deal with it that matters.

Work Tips
Tips to help launch your career

29. Embrace your champions - Along the way, you will find people
that genuinely believe in you and your mission. They will cheer you
on. Embrace them. Even if your only champion is your mom.
30. Embrace your naysayers - On this same journey, you'll also find
people who doubt you every step of the way. Embrace them too.
Only this time, use that doubt as your source of motivation. I had 4
managers who ranked me second to last in interviews at a Fortune
100 company. I used that to motivate me when I finally landed a job.
I ended up managing the #1 operation in the country. Thanks for the
motivation.
31. Recognize the importance of transparency - People are more
empathetic when they understand why things are happening. When
they're left in the dark, it becomes hard to build trust. Be
transparent.
32. Invest in a standing desk - A study from the Annals of Internal
Medicine found that sitting increases our chances of getting a
disease or condition that will kill us prematurely. Holy. Moly. Get a
standing desk. Now. I did this for two years and felt way more
productive.
33. Work smart - Why are we doing this? Does it have to be done
this way? Is there a better way to do it? How can I get a better
return in less time?
Keep asking questions like this. Working hard is great. Working
smart and hard is a even better. #WinningCombo

Work Tips
Tips to help launch your career

34. Find mentors who live your desired lifestyle - Want to work 5
hours a week and travel the world? Find people who have create a
passive income lifestyle successfully like Pat Flynn, Eric
Siu and Benny Hsu and have them be your mentors. While they may
not be able to mentor you 1:1, you can have them be a virtual
mentor by following their website learnings.

2
CHAPTER TWO

Life hacks

Life Hacks
Tips to help make life easier

35. Freeze your fruits/vegetables - You want to eat healthy but your
produce always manages to go bad before you can finish it. So
here's what you do instead: right before it goes bad, freeze it! Then
you can use it in soups, stews or smoothies in a pinch!
36. Cut the cable cord and get Netflix - You still get awesome
entertainment and just reduced your monthly bill a ton.
37. Clean your home once a month - De-cluttering your living space
will de-clutter your mind. Here's a simply way to determine what
you keep: Have I used this in the last year? If no, donate it.
38. Utilize quick pick me ups - Sometimes you just need something
to jump start yourself into a happier mood. Watch a funny Youtube
video (Jimmy Fallon's Lip Sync Battles, Ellen Degeneres clips), sing
one of your favorite songs outloud or dance like nobody's watching.
Life's short. You may as well have some fun.
39. Buy a chap stick keychain - Have you lost your chap stick
before? I've lost a ton. That's why I bought a chap stick keychain.
Problem solved. My lips have never been happier. Smooth like
butter.

Life Hacks
Tips to help make life easier

40. Host events - When all is said and done, relationships are what
matter. Host an event for your friends, family and loved ones so that
you get a chance to spend some quality time together. Want to do it
on a budget? Make it a potluck.
Want to make it work related? That's awesome too. Trust me, your
coworkers want to enjoy life outside of the office too. They may not
always remember what you did in the office, but they'll definitely
remember the epic get togethers you hosted.
41. Invest in an awesome mattress - You spend about 33% of your
life sleeping. Why would you skimp on your mattress? Help yourself
get the best sleep possible.
42. Iron your shirt without an iron - Don't have an iron? Your last
resort: hang your clothes in the bathroom while you take a hot
shower and then blow it dry with a hair dryer. It works for me all the
time!
43. Arrive at least 2 hours before your flight take off time Especially if it's an international flight. Trust me, I've flown to over
50 cities in a year. You don't need the stress.
44. Pack food for your flight - You don't have to pay a small fortune
to have lunch at the airport anymore. Bring your own sandwich,
fruit or snack.

Life Hacks
Tips to help make life easier

45. Wiggle your body during turbulence - I use to hate hitting

turbulence. It would make me a nervous wreck. The solution?
Wiggle your tush when the turbulence hits. You'll feel less of it. I
don't know why this is true, but it works. I've tried it a few times
now!
46. Charge your phone faster - Switch it into airplane mode and it'll
charge faster.
47. Get an extra battery pack - Let's face it, we use our phones for
almost everything nowadays including directions, finding places to
eat, communicating and entertainment just to name a few. When
our phones die, we're close to being incapable of doing anything.
I'm kidding of course. But life does get harder without a smartphone
to help out. So buy an extra battery pack.
48. Stay away from processed foods - The more you eat whole,
natural foods like vegetables and fruits, the more likely your diet will
stay healthy. Stay away from the processed stuff.
49. Don't live someone else's life - Learn to build your own values,
passions, opinions and personality. You are not anyone else. You're
completely unique and awesome in your own way. This is your life.
Own it.
When I told people I wanted to build a blog focused on motivation
calledwww.ceolifestyle.io - some of them were skeptical.
Who cares? It's not their life. It's mine. If I get passionate about
motivating other people, I'm going to make it happen. #MakeItSo

Life Hacks
Tips to help make life easier

50. Skip the caffeine - You don't need it. You can make yourself
more focused and awake by doing things that are completely natural
and free. Here are some quick examples: exercise, meditation,
drinking enough water (your frequent bathroom trips will make you
alert, trust me) and working on something you're passionate about.
51. Slow down - We get it. You want to make a dent in the universe.
You want to change the world. You want to create something
magical. Slow down. Take a deep breathe. You don't have to react
instantly all the time. Sometimes, taking a moment to collect
yourself and to think about the situation might drive a better
outcome for you. I learned this from a special person I met in Spain
and it's improved my quality of life tremendously.
52. Color code your keys - My friends taught me this trick. Ever
fumble through your keys to try to find the right one, only to try it
and realize it's not? There's a fix for that. Color code your keys. For
example, our garage door is the yellow key, the green key is for the
main public entrance and the red key is for our front door to our
apartment unit. You can buy colored key covers on Amazon or use
nail polish / paint to make the keys color coded. #problemsolved
53. Put a small garbage bin in your car - Notice your car getting
messy? Admit it, you've tossed stuff you needed to throw away into
the passenger seat before. You don't have to live that kind of life.
Get a small garbage bin.

Life Hacks
Tips to help make life easier

54. Hang a tennis ball in your garage - Speaking of cars, have you
ever had trouble parking your car in the garage? Seriously, it's not
easy to make sure that you parked close enough to the wall so that
you car doesn't get crushed by the garage door. Hang a tennis ball in
your garage so that you know exactly when to stop moving forward.
55. Stuff newspaper in your shoes - It'll remove the moisture and
some of the smells it's picked up over time. Okay, I admit it, I haven't
tried this one myself but I heard it works.

2
CHAPTER TWO

Life tips

Life Tips
Tips to Crush it in Life

56. Learn one new thing a day - This could be one word from a new
language, a scientific fact, a life hack or anything else that you're
interested in. Over time, learning one new thing a day will shape
you into awesomeness.
57. Remember people's names - Did you know that a study has
shown that if you call people by their name, they usually respond
with more energy and engagement? Yup, I ran that study. And my
sample size group has been the thousands of people I've worked
with over my 11 year career in technology. When you say someone's
name, it shows that you care. It shows that you recognize their
presence. It shows that you're a nice person. Try it.
58. Focus only on the present - Stop regretting the past. Stop
worrying about the future. Focus on the present. Focus on the now.
Feel the sun on your face. Feel the wind behind on your back. Hear
the wind as it blows the tree branches. Dig your toes into the sand.
Listen when people talk.
If you read a page from the last chapter over and over again you'll
never finish the book. So stop thinking about the past. Be in the
now.
59. Listen to your body - When you're exhausted, don't fight it. Take
a nap or sleep. When you feel stressed out, take a break. When you
feel sick from eating that 10th donut, well, maybe you shouldn't
have done that. Learn to listen to the signals in your body and
respond in the right way.

Life Tips
Tips to Crush it in Life

60. Learn to let go - Mistakes happen. Don't drill on it. Life isn't perfect.
Think of any issues you run into as "speed bumps" - they make the ride a
little uncomfortable but you'll get through it.
61. Read before sleeping--Don't let the blue light from your computer or
phone keep you up at night. You can use F.lux, which is an awesome app
that makes the color of your computer's display adapt to the time of day.
This way you can use your computer to read an awesome book and learn
something new. Or you can go the old-fashioned route and buy a
hardcover book. Getting into the routine of reading before sleeping will
help you wind down the day and learn something new at the same time!
62. You are the five people you surround yourself with--A few months
ago, I ran into what I thought was a disaster for my company. A part of
me wanted to shut down the company (it's called Collide). My good
friend and co-founder Steve challenged me immediately. He asked what I
wanted to achieve in life and why I created the company in the first
place. After a long talk, I realized that I wanted to stay the course. Steve
helped me understand that my desire to succeed was far greater than
my fears. I'm telling you this story because I've learned that surrounding
yourself with people that inspire you to be better can completely take
your life to new levels.
63. Learn to say no--You can't do everything for everyone. Stop
spreading yourself thin. Learn to say no. Focus on a few things and be
great at those.
64. Explore the world--Travel the world. It's a great way to get a fresh
perspective on life. Howard Schultz traveled to Europe and fell in love
with the coffee shops there. Guess what happened next? He started
Starbucks. #GetInspired.

Life Tips
Tips to Crush it in Life

65. Build your own values - Model yourself after people that you
admire. At the end of the day though, you've got to be able to make
your own judgment calls. The best way to do this is to decide what
your values are. Once you do, write it down and post it on your
mirror. It's the foundation of who you are.
66. Embrace change - You need to get comfortable with this simple
idea: The only thing constant is change. Instead of fearing it,
embrace it.
67. Clean along the way - Sure, you could let those dishes pile up
for a month, but that would be pretty painful to clean up. Along the
way, your home would start to smell, fill with fruit flies and generally
make it less enjoyable to live in. So don't procrastinate. Clean along
the way.
68. Silence can be beautiful - You don't always have to fill up silence
with words. Sometimes there is beauty in being silent.
69. When in doubt, simple respond with "Let me think about
that." - Let's face it, we don't always have the right answer. Instead
of rushing to answer, tell the person that you need time to think
about things further. This shows that you're being thoughtful and
also gives you something to respond with.
70. Do your most important task first thing in the morning - Your
energy will be higher at this moment. It's why I workout first thing in
the morning most days.

Life Tips
Tips to Crush it in Life

71. Use the "We'll see" method - Even when it seems like
something terrible has happened at the moment, there's the
possibility that it might lead to something good in the future. So
instead of making up your own conclusions about the future, just
tell yourself, "We'll see."
72. Meditate - You can use apps like Headspace that are free and
can help you clear your mind. This is an awesome way to relax your
mind and body.
73. Realize that most people don't care about you - Sorry, people's
lives don't revolve around your universe. Well, the exception might
be if you're a celebrity. But in all seriousness, stop worrying about
what other people think of you. Most of them don't even really care
that much. Instead, focus on being the best possible version of
yourself.
74. There are a few people in the world that really deeply care
about you -Keep those people close to you in life. They're the ones
that can make your life amazing. They're the ones that will stick with
you through the good and the bad.
75. Roll your clothes - When you travel, try rolling your clothes to
maximize packing space. I did this and can fit 2.5 weeks of clothes
into a carry on now.
76. Only you are responsible for your own life - So own it. Take
control. You have to figure out what makes you happy. What gets
you inspired. What drives you.

Life Tips
Tips to Crush it in Life

77. Say something awesome to yourself everyday - Positive

reinforcement can help you maintain an upbeat mood even in the
worst of times. Treat yourself well.
78. Take a deep breath - Didn't that feel awesome? Yeah, try doing
that more. You'll feel better.
79. Happiness is a state of mind, not a destination - Growing up, I
used to tell myself, if only I had this specific thing, I would be happy.
After 31 years of living, I can tell you that's not how happiness
works. Happiness is a state of mind.
My close friend told me that he feels happiness when the sun shines
on his face. He almost died when he was in his early twenties. He
was saved by a stranger who donated a kidney to him. He's happy
that he's alive today.
You can find happiness now. It's right in front of you, everywhere
you look. It's up to you to open your eyes.
80. Remember to have the time of your life - Remember that at the
end of the day, no one lives forever. So while you're here, remember
to have the time of your life. Laugh, smile and have fun.
81. Promise only on what you can deliver - Reliability goes a long
way. A ton of people over promise and under deliver. Don't be that
person.

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Tips to Crush it in Life

82. Be fearless - Fear is just a feeling. Learn to take it head on. Have
a bias towards action and be fearless.
83. Marry your best friend - You want someone who's going to be
there with you through the best and worst of times. Someone you
can talk to all night or have a completely comfortable silence with.
Someone who loves you for who you are
84. Be insanely curious - Being curious will help you keep an open
mind. By doing so, you'll learn new ideas and help bring passion and
excitement in your life. You don't know everything, so learn as much
as you can in your life!
85. Think about how you can help others - At the end of the day,
your legacy will be who you loved, who loved you and how much
you helped others.

Life Tips
Tips to Crush it in Life

86. Time is your most valuable asset - I had a family friend who
spent most of his life saving up every penny to eventually live the
life he always wanted. After years of saving, he was involved in a
tragic car accident. He never lived the life he dreamed about.
Money is valuable. Time is even more valuable.
Utilize money to help you find more time.
Time with your loved ones.
Time with your buddies.
Time with your spouse.
Time with your kids.
There are 525,600 minutes in a year. How do you spend your time?
87. Someone else's recipe may not work for you - Just because it
worked for someone else means it'll work for you. Learn from
others but also realize that everyone's situation is unique.
88. Have an idea jar - Whether it's for love, friendships or family, an
idea jar is a great way to ensure you have activities to do together.
The next time you have an idea for something, put it into the idea
jar. Each week, you can pull one from the idea jar and voila, you've
got some fun in your hands!

Life Tips
Tips to Crush it in Life

89. Act exactly how you feel - Why the poker face? It's unnecessary.
If you're upset, act and feel upset. If you're happy, smile. Better to
be 100% authentic than to live a lie.
90. Smile at people - It makes you happier. It's contagious. It lowers
stress and anxiety. It strengthens your immune system. It makes you
seem more competent. It makes your look trustworthy. It can even
be an effective management technique.
And yes, every single of these has been proven by a study. Every.
Single. One.
By the way, it cost you nothing. That's awesome.
91. Simple is good - Stuff has administrative debt. That new car you
just got? Maintenance and insurance. Those 10 shopping sites you
subscribed to? 100 emails in your inbox you have to go through.
Keep life simple. It's easier and more enjoyable.
92. Don't get attached to stuff - Once you take care of your basic
necessities, like your health, shelter, clothing and food, chances are
that stuff won't make you happy. Don't get too attached to it. When
we leave this world we can't bring our stuff with us anyway.
93. Choose experiences over stuff - What you should value are
experiences. A simple dinner with your mother talking about life. A
vacation with your spouse to a place you've always wanted to travel.
A long talk with friends over a warm fire on a cold winter night.
Working late night with your teammates to build a game changing
startup. These are the moments you'll remember.

Life Tips
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94. Don't compare yourself to others - Just focus on being the best
possible version of yourself.
95. Making something for someone to show that you care - It's
easy to buy something for someone. Making something with love,
passion and care is much harder. Go the extra mile and make
something for the person that you love. Need ideas? Check out
Pinterest.
96. Love yourself first - Before you fall in love with anyone else,
make sure you're in a good place. Learn to love yourself, including all
of your awesomeness and your flaws. The more comfortable you
are with yourself, the better you can love someone else.
97. Your word choice matters - Your words have a lot of power.
Version #1: "We have a problem with our project."
Version #2: "We have an opportunity to fix things on this project."
I feel a lot better hearing version #2. What about you?
98. Learn to let go - Sometimes you can't fix things. Let it go. Yup, I
wrote this life tip earlier. I'm repeating it because it's that
important.
99. Everyone has a story - Maybe someone was mean to you today.
That sucks. But what if you found out it's because they just learned
about a tragedy in their family? It changes everything, doesn't it?
Just remember, everyone has their own story to tell.

100. Love - When all is said and done, all that you'll really
remember are the amazing people you've connected with and
helped along the way. Love your friends. Love your family. Love
your spouse. Love is all that matters. Love more.

"Love is like a friendship caught on fire. In the

beginning a flame, very pretty, often hot and fierce, but
still only light and flickering. As love grows older, our
hearts mature and our love becomes as coals, deepburning and unquenchable."

Bruce Lee

I hope this list helps you live the

best life possible.
What are you waiting for?
Go. Start. Now.
Because it's never too late to be
amazing.