No more brules💩

brules = bullsh*t rules. Atomic ideas from The Code of the Extraordinary Mind

Have you ever felt like you're living someone else's life? Like you're following a script that was handed to you, but deep down, you know there's something more?

Following rules laid out by others?

Imagine for a moment that everything you believe about success, happiness, and the "right way" to live might be wrong. What if I told you that the rules you've been following - about your career, relationships, even your own potential - are nothing more than outdated software running in your mind?

"When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change."

"The Code of the Extraordinary Mind" is your wake-up call. It's an invitation to question everything you think you know about how life works. Author Vishen Lakhiani has done a pretty job of making you question everything, challenge your assumptions, and (hopefully) creating new rules for your life.

The most extraordinary people in the world do not have careers. What they have is a calling.

Sharing 12+ atomic ideas from the book and 3 actionable TODOs for you that you can implement in your daily life right away.

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1. Transcend the Culturescape

We live in two types of worlds - 

1. absolute truth (where everyone agrees on the same) & 

2. relative truth (ideas, models, and myths that are passing through the generation).

This world of relative truth is known as the culturescape.

Our beliefs and behaviors are heavily influenced by our cultural environment, or "culturescape".

"Extraordinary minds are good at seeing the culturescape and are able to selectively choose the rules and conditions to follow versus those to question or ignore. Therefore, they tend to take the path less traveled and innovate on the idea of what it means to truly live."

Get yourself out of the culture space don't be a part of herd and do what most people think is right. Create your own reality

2. Question the Brules

"Brules" are bullsh*t rules that society imposes on us. These outdated or misguided beliefs often hold us back from reaching our full potential. Identifying and challenging these brules is crucial for personal growth.

By questioning assumptions about work, relationships, and success, we can create a life that aligns with our authentic selves rather than societal expectations.

You are not your body, your mind, or your emotions. You are the awareness that experiences all of these things

3. Practice Consciousness Engineering

Our lives are shaped by our models of reality and systems for living. Consciousness engineering involves deliberately upgrading these models and systems. By adopting empowering beliefs and efficient habits from extraordinary individuals, we can rapidly improve our lives.

"Extraordinary minds understand that their growth depends on two things: their models of reality and their systems for living. They carefully curate the most empowering models and systems and frequently update themselves."

This process of continuous optimization leads to exponential personal growth.

Your beliefs become your thoughts, your thoughts become your words, your words become your actions, your actions become your habits, and your habits become your values.

4. Rewrite Your Models of Reality

Our perception of the world is based on our personal experiences and beliefs. These models of reality can either empower or limit us. By consciously examining and updating our beliefs, we can create a more empowering worldview. This shift in perspective allows us to see opportunities where others see obstacles and to approach life with optimism and resilience.

5. Upgrade Your Systems for Living

Systems for living are the habits, routines, and skills we use to navigate life. Many of our current systems are inefficient or counterproductive. By identifying and adopting more effective systems from successful individuals, we can dramatically improve our productivity and well-being. This involves everything from optimizing our daily routines to learning new skills and strategies for success.

6. Bend Reality

When we align our internal state (thoughts and emotions) with our external actions, we enter a state of flow where coincidences and opportunities seem to multiply. This "bending" of reality isn't mystical; it's a result of increased awareness and aligned action. By cultivating this state, we can achieve our goals more easily and experience more joy in the process.

7. Live in Blissipline

Happiness shouldn't be dependent on external circumstances. "Blissipline" is the discipline of maintaining a state of happiness regardless of external factors. By practicing gratitude, mindfulness, and self-care, we can cultivate a consistent state of contentment.

This positive emotional state becomes a powerful foundation for achieving our goals and living a fulfilling life.

8. Create a Vision for Your Future

Many people live reactive lives, responding to circumstances rather than creating them. By developing a clear, inspiring vision for our future, we can align our actions and decisions with our long-term goals.

This visioning process involves imagining our ideal life in detail and using that image as a guide for our choices and actions.

9. Be Unfuckwithable

Being "unfuckwithable" means reaching a state of genuine self-confidence and inner peace. In this state, the opinions and actions of others can't shake your sense of self-worth. This involves developing strong self-esteem, clarity of purpose, and resilience in the face of challenges.

When you're unfuckwithable, you're free to pursue your goals without fear of judgment or failure.

10. Embrace Your Quest

Life becomes extraordinary when we pursue a meaningful quest - a goal or mission that excites and challenges us.

This quest should be something that contributes to the world while also fostering our personal growth. By dedicating ourselves to a purpose larger than ourselves, we find deeper fulfillment and motivation in life.

11. Ditch the Habits of Suffering

Many of our daily habits and thought patterns contribute to unnecessary suffering. By identifying and eliminating these patterns, we can significantly increase our happiness and effectiveness.

This involves letting go of perfectionism, comparison, and self-doubt, and replacing them with self-compassion and growth-oriented thinking.

The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance

12. Practice Spiritual Fitness

Just as we exercise our bodies, we need to exercise our spiritual selves. This doesn't necessarily mean religious practice, but rather cultivating a sense of connection to something larger than ourselves.

Through practices like meditation, reflection, and acts of kindness, we can develop greater inner peace and resilience.

13. Expand Your Human Experience

Life is richer when we continuously seek new experiences and perspectives. By deliberately expanding our comfort zones and exposing ourselves to diverse ideas and cultures, we grow as individuals. This expansion of consciousness leads to greater empathy, creativity, and personal fulfillment.

The world is a mirror of your inner state

14. Embrace Conscious Evolution

The ultimate goal is to become conscious participants in our own evolution. By continuously questioning, learning, and growing, we can shape ourselves and our world in positive ways.

This mindset of constant improvement and adaptation allows us to thrive in an ever-changing world and contribute to the advancement of humanity.

3 actionable TODOs for you

• Question One "Brule" Today

  • Identify a belief or rule you follow in your daily life.

  • Ask yourself: "Why do I believe this? Who taught me this rule?"

  • Consider how this belief might be limiting you.

  • Brainstorm alternative perspectives or rules that could be more empowering.

  • Commit to challenging this "brule" for one week and observe the results.

• Practice "Blissipline" for 10 Minutes Daily

  • Set aside 10 minutes each day for a happiness-boosting activity.

  • Options include:

    • Writing down three things you're grateful for

    • Meditating on a positive emotion like love or joy

    • Visualizing your ideal future in vivid detail

  • Do this consistently for 21 days to form a habit.

  • Notice how this practice affects your overall mood and outlook.

• Expand Your Human Experience This Month

  • Choose one new experience to have this month that's outside your comfort zone.

  • Ideas:

    • Learn 50 words in a new language

    • Try a form of art or music you've never explored before

    • Have a deep conversation with someone whose beliefs differ from yours

  • Reflect on what you learned from this experience.

  • Consider how it has expanded your perspective or skills.