📧 Elevate Letter #48: My 3 favorite tricks for overcoming procrastination
Plus: A Simple Exercise to Avoid Regret, Naval Ravikant will change your life, Shifting from consumer to creator and 50 lessons from an 80-year-old man
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A Simple Exercise to Avoid Regret Later in Life 🍀
At the start of this year, I did something a little uncomfortable.
It was just me, a piece of paper, and one big question:
“If I died tomorrow, what would I regret the most?”
Yeah, sounds a bit heavy.
But I didn’t want to wait until it was too late to fix the things that matter.
Most of us live on autopilot—always saying, “I’ll get to that one day.”
But let’s be honest… one day often turns into never.
When you stop just reacting to life and start being intentional, everything changes.
Here’s what I wrote down as my 5 biggest regrets:
I wish I had spent less time on my phone
I wish I had spoken up about how I really felt
I wish I had stayed in touch with old friends
I wish I had been more involved in my community
I wish I hadn’t let fear and anxiety hold me back
But I didn’t stop there.
The real magic came in the second part.
For every regret, I asked myself:
“What’s one small thing I can start doing to change this?”
Here’s what I’ve started doing this year:
Cut my screen time down to under 1.5 hours a day
Opened up more with family and friends (still working on it, but progress!)
Started a virtual book club with three close friends
Joined two local sports teams that meet weekly
Do one thing every day that scares me—even if it’s something tiny
I won’t lie—this exercise isn’t always easy.
But I highly recommend taking 15–30 minutes this week to try it.
It just might help you avoid some major regrets later on.
(And hey—bonus points if you send me your list!)
50 Life Lessons from an 80-Year-Old Man 👴
I came across this gem on Twitter the other day.
No idea who the original 80-year-old is—but wow, this list hits hard.
Some of it’s practical, some of it’s deep, and a lot of it makes you pause and think.
The Power of Shifting from Consumer to Creator ✍️
I recently heard Andrew Huberman say something that really stuck with me:
“It’s easier than ever to become extraordinary. The secret? Put your phone down and focus on creating something meaningful. Use social media to share your work—not to get lost in everyone else’s.”
That one shift—from consuming to creating—completely changed my life.
Over the past 3 years, every meaningful opportunity I’ve had has come from choosing to create instead of scroll.
Now, I’m not saying you need to become a full-time content creator.
But I am saying it’s time to rethink how we use our phones.
Instead of letting them drain your time and energy, treat them like a tool. Use them to build, share, connect—on your own terms.
Here are 3 simple rules I follow:
1. Create before you consume
Before checking your phone in the morning, make something.
Wrote down an idea, write a sentence, record a thought. Start the day with your voice—not someone else’s.
2. Engage with intention
Don’t just scroll. Leave a thoughtful comment, ask a question, join the conversation.
Be an active participant, not a passive watcher.
3. Turn inspiration into action
When something you see sparks a fire, don’t just double-tap and forget it.
Write it down. Reflect on it. Use it in your own life or work.
It’s a small shift, but it’s a game-changer.
Remember: the goal isn’t to be famous.
The goal is to live a life where you’re creating more than you’re consuming.
That’s where the magic happens.
Source: Andrew Huberman on the Modern Wisdom Podcast
My 3 Go-To Tricks for Beating Procrastination ⏰️
Let’s be real—procrastination hits everyone.
Even the most productive people aren’t immune.
But over time, I’ve found 3 simple tricks that actually work for me (and don’t feel like a struggle to stick with):
1. Temptation Bundling
Pair something you need to do with something you want to do.
Watch your favorite show while walking on the treadmill
Listen to a podcast while folding laundry
Sip your favorite coffee while answering emails
It turns boring tasks into something you look forward to.
2. The “To-Start List”
I’ve shared this before, but it’s worth repeating.
Instead of writing down a giant overwhelming to-do list, just list the first step of each task.
That’s it.
You don’t need a plan. Just start.
Once momentum kicks in, the rest gets easier.
3. Set a Timer (yes, really)
This one’s so simple—but it works every time.
Set a 10-minute timer and tell yourself:
“I only have to work until this goes off.”
Most of the time, you’ll keep going even after the timer ends.
In fact, I used this trick to write this post.
Try one (or all three) next time you feel stuck.
You might be surprised how much easier it is to get going.
The Best Thread I Read This Week: Timeless Wisdom from Naval Ravikant 🧵
I genuinely believe every online creator has two distinct phases in their journey:
📍 Before discovering Naval Ravikant
📍 After discovering Naval Ravikant
Okay—I’m half joking. But only half.
Naval’s thinking has shaped so many big names in the creator world—Tim Ferriss, Jack Butcher, and countless others. His ideas around wealth, happiness, and leverage are pure gold.
This week, I stumbled on a thread that captures some of his most powerful insights in one place. It’s a masterclass in clarity and perspective.
If you’re not on Twitter (or X), you can read the full thread here.
Trust me—this one’s worth your time.
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