There is nothing more rewarding than the feeling of working hard to accomplish something. Giving your all in an endeavor because you believe that you will succeed. That is precisely how we should treat the task of investing in ourselves. There is no greater project in life than becoming the best version of yourself, becoming more weirder and sexier. I take full pride in investing in my weirdness and so should you, true greatness lies within the madness that we intensely try to suppress. Here’s how to invest in yourself like a weirdo and hopefully become the best version of yourself.
Learn how to learn
Learning is the key to discoveries. The door to opportunities and adventures beyond our wildest imaginations. But do you know what’s even better than learning: learning how to learn (that’s right, you can learn how to learn)? The road to greatness starts here. This is a step that one cannot skip. You have to spend a substantial amount of time figuring out how to learn properly and efficiently. Learn how to read and retain information. Learn where to find the information that you need and how to use it effectively. Learn how to read faster and focus better. Learn how to listen to others and how to learn from them as well.
“Every bit of learning is a little death. Every bit of new information challenges a previous conception, forcing it to dissolve into chaos before it can be reborn as something better. Sometimes such deaths virtually destroy us.”
― Jordan B. Peterson, 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos
I cannot emphasize this idea enough: If you want to get weirder, you have to learn weirder (that sounds wrong but you get the point). Learning is the cornerstone of evolution. The better you are at it, the faster you evolve, and the more value you produce. Learning is a skill, and like all skills, it can be improved through knowledge and practice. One can master anything as long as they have weaponized learning.
Master the art of seduction
Life and death are in the power of the tongue. Every conversation, every dispute, and every negotiation hinges on your ability to persuade others. Closing sales, getting that big contract, obtaining that desired salary, and wooing your crush are all acts of persuasion. We practice the art of persuasion every day, every minute, every second. We even have to persuade ourselves constantly to get things done. But this extends beyond mere persuasion. It’s also about politeness, gentleness, and chivalry. Being able to say “hi”, “sorry”, and “thank you”. It is said that a sweet response is like a kiss on the lips and balm applied to a sore. I hope you can understand the profoundness of that adage.
“Life is negotiation. The majority of the interactions we have at work and at home are negotiations that boil down to the expression of a simple, animalistic urge: I want.”
— Christopher Voss and Tahl Raz
If ever the heavens could bestow upon me a superpower, I wish that it would be that of seduction. To be able to respond sweetly, coherently, and with much consideration to every word that I release. To be able to sell air for millions due to the craftiness of my tongue. Life becomes so much better when you have adequate control of your tongue. Master the art of seduction, and see how walls and barriers simply fade away.
Beautify thyself
No matter what you say or think, it is an undeniable fact that the perception of beauty has great privileges in the world we live in. As a result, millions of dollars are spent yearly on beauty products and plastic surgery. We all come from different walks of life with different scars and defaults but time and money offer a chance for improvement. You do not need exuberant amounts of money to beautify thyself. The cheapest and most potent tool is your smile (if it’s a bit unappealing, get it fixed). Wear a smile everywhere you go, it will cost you nothing but might give you everything).
“It is my firm belief that the best way to fix the world — a handyman’s dream, if ever there was one — is to fix yourself,”
― Jordan B. Peterson, 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos
Go to the gym, take a walk, jog, exercise, stay in shape, broaden those shoulders, push that chest out and walk with your head held up. Take a shower and invest in a good bottle of body cream, deodorant, and hair trimmer. Men, be masculine and strong and dress sensibly. Women, be feminine and gentle and dress modestly. The better you look, the more confident you feel and behave. Beautifying yourself is life’s ultimate cheat code for getting people to like you.
How to invest in yourself like a weirdo is that simple. Learn, seduce and beatify (I hope this sounds as dope as it sounded in my head). Remember, you are the prize, you are the goal, and you are the dream. You must give yourself every chance to succeed in this world. Therefore, invest your time and effort in becoming the best version of yourself. Start right here, in the cuckOOclan store.
