Believing that the dots will connect down the road will give you the confidence to follow your heart, even when it leads you off the well-worn path.

When I experience chatter, I use a technique called mental time travel to ask myself how I will feel about a situation tomorrow or next week, which helps reduce the intensity of my worries.

The practice of mental distancing, where you view your thoughts and feelings from a third-person perspective, can help reduce the impact of negative internal chatter.

You should approach life with equanimity and rationality, as it leads to better outcomes.

Reflecting on past experiences can provide valuable insights and advice for how to approach life differently now, and I would have done everything the same except with less anger and internal suffering, which was optional. Someone who can do the job peacefully is going to be more effective than someone with unnecessary emotional turmoil.

All truly effective self-help boils down to choosing long-term over short-term. Long-term thinking gets you long-term results, and if you can adopt a long-term mindset, life becomes much easier.

Sometimes, the safest choice is to take a risk, as doing something uncomfortable can lead to personal growth and fulfillment, rather than sticking to familiar but unfulfilling patterns.

The less you think about yourself, the more you can focus on meaningful missions, spirituality, or caring for others, which can lead to a more fulfilling life.

Finding work that aligns with your introverted nature is crucial for long-term happiness and success in your career.