How to be lucky
I attended the Ali Abdaal and Sahil Bloom event at the London School of Economics last week, and I want to share some key insights. This is the part 2.
But first who is Ali Abdaal and Sahil Bloom
Ali is a medical doctor turned youtuber with 5 million subscribers, Sahil Bloom is a former investment banker turned creator with 1 million Twitter followers.
The Waiting Room Is Always Full
Drawing from his experience as a medical doctor, Ali Abdaal recounted his efforts to serve waiting patients diligently. However, even after his best attempts, the waiting area remained full. Frustrated, he discussed this with a senior colleague who advised him to prioritize his work and give his best in the allotted time. This serves as a metaphor for life—no matter how hard you try, that inner voice questioning your efforts will persist. The waiting area will always be full; focus on doing your absolute best in the moment. As a person i am sure you’re always asking yourself “ Am i a good parent’ “ Am i working hard enough” etc. You will never escape from those kinds of questions the trick is to do your best every time.
The Power Of Flattery
The discussion also touched on the influential power of flattery. Recognizing and praising others for their positive actions can bring out their best. Remember, actions we flatter may repeat themselves. When was the last you sent a random thank you message to someone for their impact in your life?
There’s Massive Arbitrage In Sending A Good Cold Email
Sahil shared an interesting story about the arbitrage in sending a cold email. After meeting Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple, in the gym, Sahil sent him a cold email, and Tim responded, leading to a breakfast meeting. This highlights the significant opportunities that can arise from a well-crafted cold email. Send that dem, send that email, make that call you never can tell what that will result to
The Power Of Gratitude
Consider the idea that the quality of the life you're living now is a manifestation of what your past self dreamt about. Express gratitude for your present circumstances. This is the reason why i keep a gratitude journal. I have been journaling weekly and daily for 11 years and it has truly helped my mental health
How To Be Lucky
Sahil delved into two types of luck—Base luck and Motion luck. Base luck, tied to factors like birthplace and family, is beyond your control. However, Motion luck, stemming from your actions such as attending events, creating content, making sales calls, or sending emails, is within your control. Increasing your 'motion' activities expands the surface area for luck to land. Notice how motion luck worked for him when he sent the CEO of apple a cold email and it worked.
We’re All Struggling
Lastly, the event highlighted the common struggle we all face. The difference between winners and losers lies in their response to challenges. French artist Pierre-Auguste Renoir, despite battling serious rheumatoid arthritis, produced 4,000 works, illustrating the power of determination.
As i writing i am struggling with serious body pain, that’s the struggle of life but we keep moving.
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