Warren Buffett cares more about time than money, and he never wastes it. His old partner Charlie Munger praised that Buffett is not as busy as you think, and that 80% of his working time is spent reading and thinking, which is what makes the most successful business record in history, and he has a lot of time to think.
Warren Buffett found that today's young people are doing these 9 behaviors in a loop every day, which is why they will be inefficient when they don't have time.
Behavior 1: Fit in for the sake of being gregarious.
Gregariousness does not become a reliable value judgment, when you feel tired of interacting with a group, it means that you are not the same kind of people, not all groups, you have to cater to coercion into the group, it is difficult to bring you any comfort and value, the purpose of gregariousness is to communicate and learn, improve each other, or just for pure and real friendship.
If you don't do these two things, but just spend a lot of time, you are afraid that others will say that you are not social, you can't afford to joke about those names, you are not happy, and you have to use harmony to coerce you and embarrass you, you are not a good person at all.
Gregariousness is just to maximize one's own interests, if gregariousness is useless, then be alone, and those who have really achieved something are using unsociable time to reinvent their true selves.
Sometimes it's not someone else who kidnaps your will, it's you who kidnap yourself with unrealistic expectations, and the group is very important, but what kind of group is more important to be with, no matter what, keep a clear head, have your own goals, and work hard for your goals is the first place.
Case in point: Mark Zuckerberg, founder and CEO of Facebook, embodied this principle back in his college career. He refused to change his course just to fit in. At Harvard, he began to develop a ** (which later evolved into Facebook), which was clearly different from the typical behaviors and activities of his classmates. His goal was not to blend in with the masses, but to create something he felt was valuable to society.
Although his approach was not understood or approved by everyone, he was determined to follow his own path and was not swayed by outside expectations or pressures. He's a great example of how you don't have to be gregarious to be successful, and sometimes, we need to follow our instincts and passions, even if it may mean being different.
This example also shows how to avoid wasting time due to over-gregariousness. Zuckerberg focuses his time and energy on his goals, not on conforming to other people's expectations or fitting into a group. As a result, he managed to create a multi-billion dollar company and influence billions of users around the world.
So, the key here is to know yourself, know what you want, and then take action to achieve those goals instead of wasting time on what others want you to do. It's a way to maximize your time and efficiency.
Behavior 2: Excessive curiosity.
Excessive curiosity often leads to a short-lived enthusiasm for new things, which stems from curiosity about the unknown and a desire to explore.
However, when people start to practice these new things, they often find that they are not as simple as they expected, and it is difficult to do it all at once.
Therefore, in order to avoid the blow of failure, they often choose to give up at the beginning to avoid the loss of their confidence and energy. As a result, many things end up at the starting line and fail to make substantial progress.
This excessive curiosity is not insurmountable. The point is that when starting a new thing, you should first make it a habit to do something relevant every day, rather than rushing it. Further improvements in quality and strength can be placed at the back.
For example, if you want to start working out, you don't need to challenge high-intensity exercise all at once. You can choose to go to the gym for 15 minutes to half an hour every day to slowly adjust your body to the intensity of the exercise, while having fun and building a new social circle. Wait until you feel that going to the gym every day has become a habit and you no longer find it difficult, and then gradually increase the intensity of your workout.
Remember, Rome was not built in a day. All successful people do not start from a better place than others. Their self-discipline and perseverance come through the accumulation and perseverance of each day.
Behavior 3: Over-planning.
According to the "72-hour rule", if you decide to do something, but don't start doing it within 72 hours of making a decision, you may not actually be able to do it in the end.
People often wait for the so-called "perfect moment", expecting to start acting when all the preparations are in place and all the conditions are in place. Such expectations often lead to indefinite postponement of action, as people are constantly pushing off what is today to tomorrow and what is tomorrow to the day after tomorrow. In this way, the importance of strengthening execution is particularly prominent.
Every firm decision and swift action is a victory over delay. We can break this vicious cycle through emotion management, identify and eliminate the causes and obstacles that lead to procrastination, and act now, no matter what the difficulties are facing.
Sometimes, even for something we love, it can feel difficult to get started.
This is often because we set goals that are too high, making them seem unattainable, triggering procrastination.
Setting reasonable and achievable goals allows us to maintain a positive attitude towards our work, which drives our actions. Only with the right strategy in place can we truly take control and be happy to get the job done.
Behavior 4: Over-indulgence in the past.
People who are overly obsessed with the past tend to ignore the present life, and if you are always regretting and nostalgic for the past, and feeling anxious about the future, it means that your current life may not be satisfactory.
Some people often reminisce about a decision in the past, thinking, "What if I hadn't done that?" ”。
Their gaze always seems to be fixed on the past, unable to look forward, constantly recalling and dwelling on the past, and constantly criticizing themselves inwardly. Over time, this mental burden snowballed and became an unshaken mental pressure.
In this case, you need to take it easy and not overthink.
For example, you can go outdoors and do some activities to relax, or plan a short trip to distract yourself. You can also start making good habits like exercising or reading books to fill your time. Once you can self-discipline and make life colorful, you won't have much time to reflect on the past.
For example, a friend I know, Mr. Li, once regretted choosing an investment company and always thought that if he had chosen another investment company, his life might be better now.
However, Mr. Lee decided to change his mindset and started learning yoga and actively participating in various outdoor activities such as hiking, climbing, etc. He also started reading various professional books and courses to improve his skills. Today, he is no longer obsessed with the past, but faces the present positively and creates his future with a positive attitude.
Behavior 5: Immerse yourself in negative energy for a long time.
Some people have a habit of exposing themselves to the effects of negative energy for a long time, and doing so often causes them to lose motivation when they are feeling down, and negative energy only exacerbates our pain and does not help us solve our problems.
In this case, the role of friends is particularly important. We should try to surround ourselves with people who can bring us positive energy, with people who can inspire us, who can inspire us, who can inspire us, who can make us better. If you really want to be responsible for your own life and your friends, then the best way is not to rely on others to light up your life, but to become the one who shines and also to illuminate the lives of others.
As physicist Stephen Hawking put it, "If you have a disability, it's probably not your fault, but there's no benefit in complaining about society or expecting mercy from others." He encouraged us to have a positive attitude and make the best use of the existing situation to realize our own value.
Take, for example, Hawking himself. He was diagnosed with a rare form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, commonly known as ALS, at the age of 21, and doctors had only two years left to live.
However, instead of immersing himself in negative energy, he continued his research in physics, eventually making significant contributions to scientific fields such as black holes and the cosmos.
Despite the gradual decline of his body, his heart remained bright and positive, and he even used a special computer system for speeches and writing, bringing revelation and light to the world. His life is full of challenges, but he has proved with his actions that those who are close to Zhu are red, and those who are close to ink are black.
Act 6: Fear of failure.
Many people are afraid of failure, but failure is actually part of success. Every successful person has the experience of failure, because failure can make us grow and let us know that we are doing wrong and need to improve.
Fear of failure only limits our actions and prevents us from progressing. We need to be brave enough to face failure, accept it, learn from it, and try again.
Behavior 7: Being too dependent on others.
Some people are always accustomed to relying on others and expecting others to solve their problems, give them advice, or help them make decisions. Such behavior is likely to waste their time because they are always waiting for help from others instead of actively solving the problem. Everyone should learn to think and act independently, so that they can truly master their time and truly grow as an independent person.
Act 8: Strive for perfection.
Striving for perfection is actually a waste of time, because perfection does not exist. What we should strive for is continuous improvement, not perfection. Perfectionists are always looking for the best solution, the best option, and this behavior tends to consume a lot of their time. We need to learn to accept and appreciate imperfections in order to truly improve.
Behavior 9: Stop learning.
When people stop learning, they may miss out on new opportunities, information, and skills, which can negatively impact their success.
Constant learning and growth is about adapting to the ever-changing world, whether it's technological developments or social and cultural advancements. When we stop learning, our knowledge base becomes outdated, and we may not be able to understand or respond to new challenges and opportunities.
In addition, learning is not just about acquiring new information and skills, it also helps us to keep our thinking and problem-solving skills sharp.
As a result, stopping learning can lead to rigid thinking, hindering our ability to innovate and adapt. To achieve true success, we must always be curious, open, and open to new knowledge and ideas so that we can keep moving forward in this ever-changing world.