When you have no social obligations, how you choose to spend your time can reveal your true preferences; introverts often prefer one-on-one interactions over large gatherings.

I've been able to choose how I spend my time for the last 60 years, allowing me to work with people I love and enjoy what I do.

Don't waste your life on randomly scheduled events and obligations that don't matter; optimize for freedom to enhance productivity and happiness.

It's important to prioritize your own happiness unapologetically. Many people compromise their desires to appease social expectations, but life is too short to waste time on things you don't want to do.

I've become more ruthless about prioritizing my own needs and freedom. I no longer keep a schedule and operate more freely, which has given me a sense of liberation.

When decisions are made, people often consider whether they want to spend more time with you, which can influence their choices.

I've learned that true confidence comes from making decisions that prioritize my own happiness, not just pleasing others.

In the exploration phase of life, you say yes to many opportunities, but once you find your focus, you must say no to everything else by default. I have learned to say no to requests that I wouldn't ask someone else to do; if you receive a request that you wouldn't make yourself, you can simply dismiss it without feeling guilty.

When we consciously respond to people and external events, we create a new environment in our body that leads to better lifestyle choices, making those choices feel effortless.